General Nutrition
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Ask Leyla: Can certain foods trigger herpes outbreaks?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I suffer from cold sores, and I’ve heard that certain foods can be a trigger for outbreaks—including nuts. I eat nuts daily as a snack; should I be avoiding them to prevent herpes outbreaks? A: The herpes virus can reactivate…read more
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Ask Leyla: Why can’t I build muscle?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Why is it so difficult for some people to build muscle? I have been lifting weights for twenty years and have seen no increase whatsoever in my arms and legs. My son has the same problem. I have had testosterone…read more
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Ask Leyla: What are some non-dairy probiotic foods?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m allergic to dairy so I can’t rely on probiotics from yogurt or kefir. What do you recommend instead for people like me who can’t have dairy? A: Dairy isn’t the only source for probiotics. There’s a wonderful world…read more
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Ask Leyla: How much water should I be drinking every day?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I hear a lot about how important it is to be hydrated, but I’m not always sure if I’m drinking enough to make sure that happens. What is your recommendation for how much water I should be drinking in order…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: What do I eat and what supplements should I take?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: The more I read and listen, the more confused I get about what to eat! I feel like I need a PhD when I go to the grocery store and supplement aisle. I don’t know if I’m getting enough…read more
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Ask Leyla: Could green tea be causing me adrenal stress?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I drink about three to five cups of organic green tea every day. I mentioned to my chiropractor that menopause has brought me disrupted sleep and difficulty burning fat and building muscle even though I’m a CrossFitter, do yoga, play…read more
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Ask Leyla: What is causing my low energy?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m a 39-year-old woman who often finds myself with low energy. Do you have any suggestions for what might be causing it, or possible solutions? A: There are a myriad of reasons for low energy. Here are some obvious…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: The path of least resistance
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Human behavior tells us (dictates) we are more likely to choose the path of least resistance. Not because we’re lazy, but because disruption in our lives is not desirable. The path of least resistance requires only minimal effort on our…read more
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Ask Leyla: Glycemic index vs. glycemic load
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What is the difference between the glycemic index and glycemic load? Is it true that if one eats a high glycemic food along with foods higher in protein, fat and fiber they will slow down the absorption of the carbohydrates…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…
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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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Q: I drink about three to five cups of organic green tea every day. I mentioned…
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When news of a novel respiratory virus broke in March, who could have predicted that…
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Aging may be inevitable, but feeling your age is not. While some factors of age are beyond…
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