Healthy Food & Healthy Living by Dr. Ayala

Would the Bloomberg soda ban unfairly target poor people?

2013-06-19T08:08:41-04:00

New study suggests capping sugary drinks at 16 oz. could disproportionately affect young people who are overweight or obese, not the poor, and will modestly reduce caloric intake.

100% Whole Wheat Waffles

2013-06-12T07:46:26-04:00

Waffles are one of our not-a-school-day treats. The aroma of baking waffles makes these weekend breakfasts feel like a special occasion – a lovely way to start the day. This recipe uses 100 percent whole wheat.

Do kids like color and variety on their plate?

2013-06-05T08:07:36-04:00

According to a new study kids prefer a plate with many elements and many choices. If this is true, all we need is several kinds of vegetables and fruit to accompany the entrée – and we don’t even need to chop them into a salad.

Is there scientific basis for the blood type diet?

2013-05-29T07:37:23-04:00

Why are so many of us struggling with our weight and suffering illness? According to naturopath Dr. Peter D’Adamo knowing your blood type, and eating and exercising according to it, is the key to avoiding health and weight problems. Does blood type really inform about our disease susceptibility and gastrointestinal fitness? A new study looks for proof.

5 tips to help kids develop healthy flavor preferences

2013-05-22T08:21:20-04:00

Research shows that although there’s a natural attraction to sweetness and saltiness, taste preference has much to do with exposure, especially early exposure.