General Nutrition
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Hydrogen water—is that a thing?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Lately, there’s been a buzz over hydrogen in the media. Hydrogen-powered vehicles appear to be the next big thing after electric vehicles (EVs) inevitably run their course. Unlike EVs, they won’t require charging, nor will they depend on the energy-intensive…read more
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Ask Leyla: Can I still have my morning coffee during intermittent fasting?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve read about the health benefits of intermittent fasting and want to incorporate it into my routine. But does fasting mean I’ll need to give up my morning coffee? And can intermittent fasting slow my metabolism over time? A:…read more
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Mental health: Nutrition matters!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I just got back from the American Nutrition Association Annual Summit in San Diego. The theme was the impact of nutrition on mental health. It was an awesome assembly of great researchers and speakers, and it’ll provide me with fodder…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: The benefits of cocoa flavanols
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Chocolate lovers rejoice! Now you can have your chocolate and eat (and drink) it too thanks to the proven benefits of flavan-3-ols. Flavonoids in foods are shown to confer a vast array of health-promoting benefits due to a synergy of…read more
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Nutrition for strength and endurance
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Is there evidence that certain diet regimens or supplements enhance athletic performance? There’s an entire field—Sports Nutrition—that banks on that supposition. Are the claims for various muscle-building products legit? A recent review by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) attempts to…read more
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Ask Leyla: What is “lean diabetes”?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m 75 years old and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I’m skinny and have never been overweight. I was told I have “lean diabetes”. What does this mean? A: There are a number of factors contributing to your…read more
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September is Sexual Health Month—Is there a diet connection?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
To commemorate Sexual Health Month, let’s tackle the question: Can you eat your way to optimal sexual performance? That was the subject of a chapter that I co-wrote with Intelligent Medicine co-contributor Leyla Muedin in the Dr. Andrew Weil textbook Integrative Sexual Health. Judging…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: September is Food Safety Education Month
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
The importance of food safety cannot be overstated. Every year there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness. Proper handling of food is critical to keeping it safe to eat. Preventing cross-contamination is key. When checking out at…read more
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Ask Leyla: Is salt making me fat?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I think we are all aware that excess sodium intake can cause water retention. However, I guess I wasn’t fully aware of the relationship between a high-salt diet and fructose production? Is salt itself causing weight gain? Do I…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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I just got back from the American Nutrition Association Annual Summit in San Diego. The…
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Chocolate lovers rejoice! Now you can have your chocolate and eat (and drink) it too…
"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into…
Leyla Weighs In: Holiday Eating Tips
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