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Leyla Weighs In: Why commercial weight loss diets don’t work
I’ve had many clients over the years who have embarked on commercial weight loss programs–most with little success. Sure, they lose weight as long as they stay on the program, but as soon as the weight goal is…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
19 ways to preserve your gall bladder
In the first two articles in this series (here and here), we demolished myths about gall bladder disease. Now, I’ll share with you some documented ways to keep from losing your gall bladder to the surgeon. 1. Low-carb diet. Contrary to…read more
Categories:Gall bladder disease Probiotics Supplements
Is fructose really that bad for you?
I remember a time in the 70s and 80s when I was just getting started in the field of nutrition when fructose was considered a harmless sweetener for diabetics. Marketed as “diabetic sugar,” fructose syrup was dispensed in…read more
Categories:Diabetes Nutrition Controversies Obesity
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
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal…
Q: I read various health newsletters, books, and websites on nutritional advice, and I’d like…
"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into…
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