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Leyla Weighs In: The trouble with monosodium glutamate
You’ve likely heard about monosodium glutamate (MSG) as being associated with Chinese food. What you may not know is it’s much more prevalent in processed foods than once thought. MSG, along with other flavorings, lends a meat-like taste…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Caffeine & ketosis: Friend or foe?
A lot of times I’m asked about the impact of caffeine consumption on ketosis. Does it help? Hurt? A new study out of Canada seeks to answer this question. This video originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website.
Categories:Ketogenic Diet
Myths about gall bladder disease – part two
In last week’s newsletter, I debunked a list of common myths about gall bladder disease and gallstones. This week, I have even more of these misconceptions to dispel. Without further ado: Don’t yield to the temptation to get gall…read more
Categories:Gall bladder disease
Ask Leyla: Can nutrition influence generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Q: My fiancé suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). His is on antidepressants for a long time but they don’t seem to be of much help. Are there any nutritional recommendations to support him? A: Barring any emotional/psychological issues,…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health
Myths about gall bladder disease
Gallstone disease is one of the most common and costly of all digestive diseases. It is estimated that 10-20% of all US adults have gallstones. Each year, around 500,000 people develop symptoms or complications necessitating cholecystectomy, and approximately…read more
Categories:Gall bladder disease
Ask Leyla: Is my daily nut intake overloading me on omega 6 fats?
Q: In an effort to avoid packaged cereals and bread for breakfast, I eat a concoction of various nuts and seeds which I mix up myself. I eat that about four days a week, eggs the other days. Is…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
How a raw foods diet can make you sick
Picking up on last week’s newsletter theme (“Sorry vegans, but humans were designed to eat (some) meat”), here are some reflections based on the anthropology research I’ve been “boning up” on over the past couple of weeks. Raw…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Exercise and cognitive function: An incredibly powerful intervention
I have spoken at length about the importance of exercise for increasing the gene expression of BDNF, a protein that increases the growth of new brain cells. As previously mentioned, research has shown that people with higher levels of…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Exercise
Sorry vegans, but humans were designed to eat (some) meat
Paleo is popular today, but what are the scientific underpinnings for emulating our primitive ancestors? I was an anthropology major in college, so these questions fascinate me, and lately I’ve been catching up on the scientific literature on…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies Paleo Diet
Ask Leyla: Is coconut oil raising my cholesterol?
Q: My doctor tells me my cholesterol is too high. I’m a 69 year old active woman with a total cholesterol of 314. I’ve incorporated virgin coconut oil in my daily diet and I’m certain that’s what raised all…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Heart Health
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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This past week we were regaled with headlines like: High levels of niacin may increase…
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March is National Nutrition Month and, needless to say, good nutritious food is essential to…
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I recently attended the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS), an annual conference held here in Manhattan. The…
Breaking Your Addiction to Sugar, Part 2
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