Exercise and appetite: does type and intensity matter?

The most important thing is to exercise – time and type of exercise matter less – and even if there’s no effect on weight whatsoever. The best exercise is the one you can stick to.

exercise, weight lossAyala Laufer-CahanaApril 12, 2023appetite, calories, Exercise, new-year resolutions, nutrition, obesity, sugar, wellnessComment

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

Is the high protein diet healthy or just another fad?

A new study suggests that the health of the planet is negatively affected by the high protein diet trend. Our personal health may suffer too

health, nutritionAyala Laufer-CahanaJuly 27, 2022cheese, clean water, climate change, diet, egg, environment, fat, fish, meat, nitrogen, protein, salt, sugar, water, weight lossComment

Are you in denial about your weight and eating?

Weight misperception is widespread – with many of us not seeing extra weight in ourselves and our loved ones – and we also underestimate how much we eat

diet, nutrition, preventionAyala Laufer-CahanaJune 29, 2022calories, denial, fast food, fiber, junk food, obesity, obesity epidemic, soda, sugar, weight loss, wellnessComment

We'll need even more willpower to resist junk food

Big data in the hands of junk food brands takes consumer behavior nudging to the next level and resisting the lure of tempting food becomes even harder

Is cutting back on meat always healthy?

Meat avoidance, in and of itself, doesn’t tell us what people actually eat, and the quality of plant-based foods is important

cancer, diet, nutrition, vegetarianAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 23, 2022burger, calories, health, meat, obesity, processed meat, red meat, soda, sugar, vegan, vegetable, vegetarianComment

Can you eat junk food and be healthy?

A new study finds that half of daily calories US adults consume are from from junk food, and it's hardly a surprise, given our food environment

Can wellness spread like a virus?

Spouses usually don’t share genetic makeup– they’re customarily not related to us – but their health characteristics may predict ours. What's the mechanism of that contagion?

diet, health, plant based dietsAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 11, 2021contagion, fruit, genetics, hypertension, marriage, microbiome, nutrition, obesity, sugar, vegetable, wellnessComment

What to eat to keep your liver healthy

Non alcoholic fatty liver disease is extremely common – affecting about a quarter of the world population and 70 percent of people who are obese – and although there are no FDA approved medications for it the good news is that this liver affliction is preventable and reversible

Does a healthy diet really protect against Covid-19?

Even with the vaccine, controlling the risk factors of severe disease is still crucial and healthy diets may help keep Covid-19 – as well as a myriad of chronic diseases – in check

Coronavirus, plant based diets, preventionAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 6, 2021calories, Covid-19, fruit, immunity, obesity, soda, sugar, vegetable, wellnessComment

Most of kids’ daily calories come from highly processed foods

A new study looks at the diets of American kids and finds that two thirds of calories now come from highly-processed foods. If we changed just that, childhood obesity could be cut by half.

junk food, nutrition, parentingAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 22, 2021added sugar, diabetes, fast food, health, HFCS, junk food, obesity, snacks, soda, sugar, whole foodsComment

The de-stress diet: Improve your mood with fruits and veggies

The sugary drinks and young-adult colon cancer connection

A famous actor’s death is a stark reminder of colon cancer’s rising rates among younger people; lifestyle choices can reduce that risk

junk food, nutrition, sugarAyala Laufer-CahanaMay 20, 2021added sugar, Chadwick Boseman, colon cancer, diet, fiber, fruit, microbiome, prevention, soda, sugar, vegetableComment

Is Chocolate Really Good for You?

Chocolate lovers devour proof of chocolate’s health benefits, but are those health benefits for real?

Science-Based Moderation: The Inconvenient Upper Limit of Alcohol and Sugar

Scientific advice to further limit added sugar and alcohol was ignored in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. While alcohol and junk food can give some comfort, and a little indulgence shouldn't be denied, the truth is still the truth.

Why Eating Well Can Save Your Teeth

Dental diet advice goes well beyond just sugar control. Periodontitis is a major public health issue, and is influenced by many factors beyond dental hygiene, including genetics, smoking, and alcohol consumption. An association between a balanced diet and periodontal health has been observed for centuries.

diet, nutritionAyala Laufer-CahanaDecember 16, 2020gum disease, Periodontitis, cavities, sugar, nutrition, vitamins, wellness, fruit, vegetables, sodaComment

Are Artificial Sweeteners Better Than Sugar for Your Heart?

There’s disturbing evidence showing a correlation between the consumption of diet drinks and the metabolic syndrome as well as type 2 diabetes, independent of obesity, and new research reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology looks at artificial sweeteners and heart health.

Is the Sugar-Cancer Connection Just a Myth?

Excess sugar can lead to weight gain. Obesity and type 2 diabetes – which is a common consequence of obesity – increase the risk of cancer. But is excess sugar by itself – in the absence of weight gain – risky?

nutrition, cancerAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 21, 2020obesity, cancer, sugar, soda, diabetes, calories, weight loss, nutrition, wellness, sugary drinks, breast cancerComment

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