General Nutrition
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Ask Leyla: Any tips for sticking to my therapeutic diet over the holidays?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m on a strict therapeutic diet for an autoimmune condition and am worried about being able to stay on my plan through the upcoming holidays. How do I join in the festivities without wrecking my diet? I don’t want…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
Leyla Weighs In: Want to eat less? Sleep better!
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Are you snacking much? More than usual? It may have to do with how much sleep you’re getting—or not getting which is more to the point. We know that not meeting sleep recommendations contributes to poorer health and increased risk…read more
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Iron—the Goldilocks mineral (part two of two)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
How to detect iron deficiency? The simplest test is the CBC (complete blood count), which can determine whether you have adequate red blood cells, which are dependent on iron. The test also includes information on the size of the red…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
Iron—the Goldilocks mineral (part one of two)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Iron is one of the most crucial nutrients for human health. Deficiencies of iron are extremely common, especially in women and children, and those with medical conditions associated with blood loss or malabsorption. Iron deficiency is the most prevalent micronutrient…read more
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Alternative perspectives on breast cancer
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Lifestyle matters! Around one in nine women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. A recent study found that roughly 30 percent of breast cancers could be prevented with simple lifestyle modifications: Avoiding obesity, alcohol intake, smoking and hormonal therapies….read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Identifying your stage of change
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
How close are you to making a change in your lifestyle, behavior, or habits? How you eat, how you move, your outlook, has everything to do with your health status and any expected outcomes for success. Are you even considering…read more
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Ask Leyla: What’s the difference in how fructose and sucrose impact physiology?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Glucose and fructose are both called sugar and combine to form sucrose, common table sugar, but how similar are they? How do these affect human physiology? A: While fructose and sucrose (table sugar) may taste the same and provide…read more
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Ask Leyla: What’s your opinion on avocado oil?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What do you think of avocado oil so widely used today in mayonnaise? A: Avocadoes are a superfood, rich in monounsaturated fats and beneficial plant sterols—that’s the plant’s cholesterol, in case you didn’t know. Avocado oil in its native form…read more
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7 ways to instill healthier eating habits in your kids—and why it matters
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Poor childhood nutrition is one of the most critical problems that threatens the health, productivity, and even national security of America. Time was, during the mobilization of young men that accompanied World Wars I and II, a high percentage of…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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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Lifestyle matters! Around one in nine women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during her…
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Q: Glucose and fructose are both called sugar and combine to form sucrose, common table…
I’ve long been a fan of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), available as an over-the-counter supplement. It’s a…
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