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Who says science can’t serve up some holiday cheer? As 2009 draws to a close, I’d like to share some of the studies I failed to mention during this passing year, and pay tribute to some outstandingly ridiculous achievements in food, health and safet…
on Monday
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As 2009 winds down and the season for gratitude is upon us, this is a great time to reflect on our progress and contemplate the road ahead. This year especially, with the ongoing debate over public-policy directions for the U.S. health-care system,…
November 30
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Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, celebrate fall, and enjoy the bounty of nature and the company of family and friends. I love this holiday because it’s so important to take a break from focusing on all the problems in our world and in our liv…
November 23
Looks quite delicious!
November 11
I record most of my healthy cooking and blog about it. You can visit it whenever you have a chance: Spanish Steps My Cooking Album Blog I have been lazy lately about writing in my blog... be back soon :) Thanks for the recipe once again!
November 11
Susana: Looks wonderful! So sweet of you to post the photo! Whole wheat always better.
November 10
I made this recipe using whole wheat flour and brown sugar instead... everything is dark at home! :) I was in a hurry so didn't have too much patient for the "roses" to raise but ended up being delicious! See photo :) Thanks!
November 10
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There are many compelling reasons to exercise. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the incidence of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. It improves mental health, fosters strong muscles and strong bones. It also makes most parti…
November 9
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If the photo of this golden, brown delicacy wasn’t enough to whet your appetite, let me describe the smell: It’s the essence of childhood dreams, the aroma of pleasure itself. At least for me. Clearly I’m digressing this week from veggie and whole…
November 2
November 1
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Do you live in a healthy neighborhood? Is there such a thing as an unhealthy neighborhood? Personal choice has a big impact on many aspects of our health, but do we really have the wherewithal to choose our lifestyle, or do most of us fall into a…
October 26
Excellent post doctor. Thanks for providing more insight into the situation. There is more to this story however and namely the ingredient cited as one of culprits in What Is Really Making You Fat - High Fructose Corn Syrup This link points out that…
October 22
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Coca-Cola’s CEO Muhtar Kent recently wrote a much viewed op-ed in the Wall Street Journal titled “Coke Didn't Make America Fat,” in which he claims Americans need more exercise, not another tax, and should “enjoy the simple pleasures of a Coca-Cola.…
October 19
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Medical science has no cure for the common cold; symptomatic relief is the best we can offer as we wait for our body to overcome the viral illness. Although the common cold is generally a mild disease and poses no real threat to overall healthy p…
October 12
October 11
You're absolutely correct! Healthy foods always seem more expensive while junk foods are cheap. It's no wonder why we have such an alarming increase in the number of people who are obese. Another problem is these kids have too many junk food choices…
October 7

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Philadelphia area
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About Me:
I’m a physician (Pediatrics and Medical Genetics), artist, and mother of 3 school age active kids. I recently co-founded Herbal Water Inc. with my husband, Albert.

I am a serious home cook, and love to entertain. My expertise is vegetarian food (I have been a vegetarian all my life). I strongly believe that eating healthy and enjoying good food go hand in hand.

My main interests are science, nutrition and art, and I am overall a very curious person that tries to learn something new every day.
Website:
http://herbalwater.typepad.com/
What is your current exercise routine?
Yoga, Nordic walking, tennis, gardening, whatever my kids will play with me
What diets have you tried?
I don't diet.
I've been eating healthy pretty much all my life and I'm a lifelong vegetarian.

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Ayala laufer-Cahana MD

Silly science, silly inventions and other 2009 follies

Who says science can’t serve up some holiday cheer? As 2009 draws to a close, I’d like to share some of the studies I failed to mention during this passing year, and pay tribute to some outstandingly ridiculous achievements in food, health and safety.

The food and health related Ig Nobel prizes for 2009

The Ig Noble awards are a parody of the Nobel Prizes, and have been awarded each fall for the past 19 years for funny, ab… Continue

Posted on December 7, 2009 at 5:30am —

Ayala laufer-Cahana MD

Our health report card for 2009: Are we making progress?

As 2009 winds down and the season for gratitude is upon us, this is a great time to reflect on our progress and contemplate the road ahead. This year especially, with the ongoing debate over public-policy directions for the U.S. health-care system, the collective state of our health deserves our attention.

America`s Health Rankings’ 2009 report came out just recently, and as a two-decade continuous assessment of our nation’s health, it’s a gr… Continue

Posted on November 30, 2009 at 6:00am —

Ayala laufer-Cahana MD

Recipes for a healthy and happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, celebrate fall, and enjoy the bounty of nature and the company of family and friends.

I love this holiday because it’s so important to take a break from focusing on all the problems in our world and in our lives, and spend time reflecting on the good in the world. There’s much to be grateful for, even in hard times.


As a vegetarian cook I follow the traditional Thanksgiving meal quite loosely. The palette of my presentation will definitely abide… Continue

Posted on November 23, 2009 at 6:00am —

Ayala laufer-Cahana MD

Are we exercising less or eating more?

There are many compelling reasons to exercise. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the incidence of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. It improves mental health, fosters strong muscles and strong bones. It also makes most participants happier and improves our looks.

Physical activity also burns calories. In the past few decades exercise has therefore become one arm of the two pronged approach to combat overweight and obesity. Exercise is the calories expended in the equati… Continue

Posted on November 9, 2009 at 6:00am —

Ayala laufer-Cahana MD

Walnut yeast “roses” cake: a delicious indulgent dessert


If the photo of this golden, brown delicacy wasn’t enough to whet your appetite, let me describe the smell: It’s the essence of childhood dreams, the aroma of pleasure itself. At least for me.

Clearly I’m digressing this week from veggie and whole grain recipes and the science of healthy living to the aroma of… Continue

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 6:00am — 4 Comments

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