General Nutrition
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Ask Leyla: Why does my husband fall asleep after meals?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What is causing my husband to fall asleep two hours after a meal every day? He is 78 years old and in excellent health and takes no medication. A: There are many reasons a meal can induce sleepiness. Was it a…read more
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Diet and depression: A better plan for mental health?
By Dr. David Perlmutter
Could the food we consume impact our risk for mood disorders and depression? It’s a fascinating question, and one we should absolutely be exploring further. Today, I want to look at a study from the journal Psychiatry Research, which looks at…read more
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Rethinking Super Size Me: Is it a Big Whopper?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Most of us nutrition aficionados recall Morgan Spurlock’s landmark 2004 documentary, Super Size Me. The film offered a humorous and engaging take-down of fast food. In the spirit of Gonzo Journalism, Spurlock turned himself into a human guinea pig, subjecting himself…read more
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The ultimate health-boosting soup
By Dr. Stephen Sinatra
There’s nothing like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day, and if you make it miso (pronounced mee-so) you’ll not only take the chill off but give your health an incredible boost. Miso, which is made from…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: The dangers of acrylamide
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
What is acrylamide? It’s a chemical compound that usually forms in starchy foods like breads, cakes, cookies, crackers, cereals and potatoes (chips and fries) when they are baked, roasted or fried at high temperatures (at least 248 degrees F). The…read more
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Ask Leyla: Is my daily nut intake causing increased herpes outbreaks?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I eat nuts daily as a snack, but I experience occasional cold sores and was recently told that nuts could be exacerbating the virus. Should I be avoiding them to prevent herpes outbreaks? A: The herpes virus can reactivate in times…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Size matters!
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Portion size, that is. Did you know a New York bagel was about the size of a hockey puck back in the 1970s? Today, it’s equivalent to four or five slices of bread. And if you hollow out the middle,…read more
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10 ways the foods you eat can affect your sex life
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
If you browse the news, you may see a lot of “listicle” articles like “Top Ten Aphrodisiac Foods” or “Eight Foods That Can Super-Charge Your Sex Life.” In the spirit of Intelligent Medicine, let’s perform a reality check on some…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: It’s National Nutrition Month: A reminder to eat healthy all year long!
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
The biggest obstacles to healthy eating most of my clients and patients report are time pressures and inconvenience. After all, who wants to cook meals every day? I sure don’t (that’s right, and I don’t!). But your busy lifestyle doesn’t have to…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 have a problem with palpitations. They start after I eat around 11:30am and…
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We’ve been here before. In December 2013, an editorial in Annals of Internal Medicine proclaimed: “Enough is Enough:…
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Emerging research reveals vitamin K, particularly K2 (menaquinone), is a key player in bone health.…
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