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Are natural sweeteners really better for you?

Are natural sweeteners really better for you?

We’re encouraged to limit sugar and sweeteners in our diet, but what about honey? Is it better than refined sugar?

sugar, wellnessAyala Laufer-CahanaJanuary 4, 2023calories, cholesterol, clover honey, dessert, diabetes, honey, moderation, nutrition, obesity, raw honey, sugar, sweet, sweeteners, wellnessComment

Why when you eat can actually matter

Why when you eat can actually matter

Late night eating is associated with weight gain and overeating, a carefully designed study shows why this may be more than just an association

diet, nutrition, wellnessAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 16, 2022calories, eating, family, fat, food, ghrelin, health, healthy living, intermittent fasting, midnight snack, nutrition, obesity, prevention, sleep, weight-loss, wellnessComment

The sneaky path to serious weight gain

The sneaky path to serious weight gain

A new study shows that contrary to beliefs, most weight is gained when you’re young

weight loss, wellness, preventionAyala Laufer-CahanaAugust 11, 2022added sugar, calorie bombs, fruits, habits, nutrition, obesity, soda, such as highly processed foods, sugary drinks, vegetables, weight, weight loss, wellness, whole grains Comment

Why you should rethink your scented candles

Why you should rethink your scented candles

Scented candles are marketed as mood enhancers, destressors and aromatherapy but burning stuff around the house may affect indoor air quality

health, prevention, wellnessAyala Laufer-CahanaApril 6, 2022air freshener, allergy, aroma, asthma, benzene, candle, diffusers, formaldehyde, headache, health, indoor air, scent, scented candle, wellness Comments