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By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Lately there’s been a lot of buzz about protein. Protein bars are all the rage. Health influencers extoll the benefits of supplemental protein. It’s said to be the ultimate satiety solution, helping us curb appetite. And we’re told that, especially…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the harmful effects of industrial seed oils. While some claim that they are poison—to be avoided at all costs—others claim that the hysteria is unwarranted: “While the internet may be full of…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Breaking the sugar habit can be tough, but replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners carries its own challenges and risks. By making the change to artificial sweeteners, we’re not really breaking the sugar habit. Instead, we’re using a substitute that tastes…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
At this point in time, and in science, we know that low-fat diets aren’t helpful. Indeed, they’re harmful. The Dietary Guidelines which encourage the substitution of fats with carbohydrates have caused our rampant epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes….read more
Categories: General Nutrition
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve heard about studies that indicate eating your foods in a certain order can impact blood sugar. For example, vegetables first, then fats/proteins, and then starchy carbs to avoid glucose spikes. I’ve also read that drinking a glass of…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My husband suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has been on antidepressants for a long time but they don’t seem to be helping. Are there any nutritional recommendations to support him? A: Barring any emotional/psychological issues that can…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Last week, I discussed possible reasons for low ferritin levels. As with most blood tests, too low or too high isn’t necessarily optimal. Here are some possible reasons for high ferritin levels. This is not an exhaustive list. Too much…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: According to my latest bloodwork, I have low levels of ferritin. Can you shed some light on what could be causing this and what the health implications are for low ferritin? A: While not an indicator of overt anemia…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
March is National Nutrition Month and, needless to say, good nutritious food is essential to a healthy life. Remember that when it comes to animal protein, we eat what our food eats. But it needs to go further than that:…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
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