General Nutrition
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What should humans eat? On the Origin of Being—a book review
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I was an anthropology major in college. The reason I chose that discipline is because it aspired to answer the fundamental question: What is it to be human? The science of physical anthropology studies our ancestors to understand how humans…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: Is Washing Produce Enough?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m trying to include more fresh produce in my diet, but I’m worried about exposure to pesticides and harmful bacteria. Can you please tell me the best ways to clean fruits and vegetables? A: Fresh produce is an important…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
Is meat really “pro-inflammatory”?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
On a recent episode of Intelligent Medicine, I highlighted a study that demonstrated that an anti-inflammatory diet could halt or slow progression of 59 different chronic diseases. We’ve known for a long time that inflammation is a hallmark of “Inflammaging”,…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
14 times I’ve been ahead of the curve
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Looking back over a 40-year career in medicine, I frequently departed from the orthodoxy to embrace therapies and paradigms considered controversial, even downright heretical. I’m proud to say that many have gone mainstream and have become validated by research. Once…read more
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Ask Leyla: Is my doctor recommending too much calcium?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My doctor advised me to take 1,200 mg of calcium daily for bone health. Is this the correct dose? No other vitamins or minerals were mentioned. A: The recommendation made by many doctors to take that dose—or an even…read more
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How can I encourage someone to live a healthier lifestyle?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: How do you advise a 70-year-old to start a healthier life when they have horrible eating habits and don’t move around much? A: The simple answer? You don’t advise them to do anything. Unless of course, they’re looking for…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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What’s driving America’s epidemic of violence and criminality?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in the throes of a mental health crisis. It seems not a week goes by that we don’t learn of another mass-shooting incident. We’ve come to…read more
Categories: General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: Should I drink liquids with a meal?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Is drinking liquids with meals bad for digestion? I routinely have a pint of water with my main meal and continue drinking water throughout the day. A: Over much of my career in nutrition, I’ve seen recommendations for fluid…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…
While aboard a dive boat on a recent trip to Turks and Caicos, I made…
Q: I lost about 20 pounds counting calories. I didn't want to gain it back…
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Looking back over a 40-year career in medicine, I frequently departed from the orthodoxy to…
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