Nutrition and Weight
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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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Leyla Weighs In: Top supplements for supporting healthy weight loss and metabolic efficiency
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
It’s that time of year again! With bathing suit season upon us, many are trying to shed a few pounds, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite supplements for supporting healthy weight loss, and optimizing your metabolic efficiency….read more
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Ask Leyla: Help! I’ve increased my fat intake and now I’m gaining weight!
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: With all the information regarding fat not making you fat, I have replaced skim milk with my 5 cups of decaf coffee a day with full fat milk. My problem is I have gained a solid 10 pounds since this…read more
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10 reasons why it’s not your fault you’re fat – Updated!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
We’ve gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest efforts. It’s…read more
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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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Most of us nutrition aficionados recall Morgan Spurlock’s landmark 2004 documentary, Super Size Me. The film…
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It’s not just about calcium. General nutrition advice is rampant with oversimplifications—some of which I…
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The following is an article by Alana Cowan, my step-daughter. I was on the…
Leyla Weighs In: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
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