General Nutrition
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Ask Leyla: What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve heard that apple cider vinegar is good for your health, although I’m a little unclear on how. I don’t think I’ve ever heard you talk about it—could you discuss its benefits, if any? A: Besides being a favorite…read more
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The ONE food you should avoid
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Working with a cardiologist in a hospital, I asked him is there one food to avoid above all others. He answered yes, cheese. Is the doctor correct? A: I would disagree with the cardiologist. I think the one food…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
Leyla Weighs In: Health is Wealth
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
“When you have your health, you have everything.” I don’t know who said it first, but it’s true! In fact, this message is more important today than at any other time in our lives. As we grow older and face…read more
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Ask Leyla: What are trans-fatty acids?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: When reading ingredients on package labels, how can I tell whether they contain trans fats? Are there specific ingredients or names to watch for besides just trans fatty acids? A: There are “good” fats and “bad” fats. Trans fats…read more
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Ask Leyla: A Healthier Nation
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: If there was just one change you could make to the typical American diet to make us a healthier nation, what would it be? A: What a great question! With the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes – Diabesity, it’s…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Exercise alone does not promote weight loss
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Show of hands: How many think you can eat as many French fries as you like or indulge in a nightly bowl of ice cream with fudge sauce just because you run 4 miles a day? So sorry to break it…read more
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Ask Leyla: Is my waist-to-hip ratio a health risk despite my daily exercise routine?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My BMI is 19.8 but my waist-to-hip ratio is 0.96. My body fat percentage as measured in a health club ranges from 38 to 40 percent! My doctor said it’s hereditary—both my mother and grandmother carried weight around the…read more
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Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help improve my anxiety?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My fiancé suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He’s been on antidepressants for a long time, but they don’t seem to be of much help. Are there any nutritional recommendations that might help with his symptoms? A: Barring any…read more
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Ask Leyla: Is drinking a smoothie just as good for me as eating the same amount of fruits and veggies?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I really love smoothies and shakes. I have always thought they were a great healthy option for getting in extra produce—especially since I sometimes have a hard time working in my daily servings of fruit and veggies—and a good…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
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Leyla Weighs In: Craving Junk Food
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