Nutrition and Weight
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Leyla Weighs In: Holiday eating done right!
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Sometimes the best way to stick to a diet plan is to break all the rules. Yes, that’s just what I said. The holidays are a perfect time to help you stick to your diet. You just have to follow…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Keep a budget – A carbohydrate budget
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Weight loss diets are definitely doable if you learn to keep a budget. But I’m not talking about budgeting money or even calories here, I’m talking about carbohydrates. Just as in personal finance where a budget is a tool to…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: 10 supplements to help you reach your weight loss goals
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Summer is here and the time is right to get serious about your weight loss goals. Here are some of my recommendations: EGCG – Containing the highest-potency pure green tea extract available, EGCG enhances thermogenesis (fat-burning) and is a natural antioxidant…read more
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Ask Leyla: Help! Why can’t I lose weight post-menopause?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Any tips for losing weight post-menopause? I eat a healthy diet (salmon 3-4 times a week; no white flour/sugars) and exercise, but cannot lose ten pounds. I never had a weight issue in my entire life until now! A: Here’s the…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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Can you really “lose 40 pounds in 40 days”?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
If you listen to AM radio, it’s likely you’re continually assailed with ads that claim that you can lose “25-40 pounds in 40 days.” There’s not even a qualifier that this is a best-case scenario like “Results may vary” or the disclaimer…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Breaking down the DIETFITS randomized clinical trial
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
By now you’ve probably heard/read the latest in JAMA about the trial examining the effect of a low-fat vs low-carb diet after 12 months on weight loss in overweight adults. The trial also looked for any relationship between insulin secretion and genotype pattern with…read more
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Ask Leyla: Help! My weight is creeping up
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m a 58-year-old female and my height is 5’9”. Three years ago, I lost 20 pounds – reaching my weight goal of 150 pounds. But over the last six months, about six pounds have crept back. I eat practically zero…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Why commercial weight loss diets don’t work
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
I’ve had many clients over the years who have embarked on commercial weight loss programs–most with little success. Sure, they lose weight as long as they stay on the program, but as soon as the weight goal is achieved, the…read more
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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 tried somewhat successfully to burn my persistent fat with a ketogenic diet but…
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I’m freshly back from the American College of Nutrition 59th annual meeting in Seattle. It…
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November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month Q: I've noticed that recently I have trouble remembering…
Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 15, Part 1
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