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Leyla Weighs In: The trouble with monosodium glutamate
You’ve likely heard about monosodium glutamate (MSG) as being associated with Chinese food. What you may not know is it’s much more prevalent in processed foods than once thought. MSG, along with other flavorings, lends a meat-like taste to foods…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Myths about gall bladder disease – part two
In last week’s newsletter, I debunked a list of common myths about gall bladder disease and gallstones. This week, I have even more of these misconceptions to dispel. Without further ado: Don’t yield to the temptation to get gall bladder surgery,…read more
Categories:Gall bladder disease
Myths about gall bladder disease
Gallstone disease is one of the most common and costly of all digestive diseases. It is estimated that 10-20% of all US adults have gallstones. Each year, around 500,000 people develop symptoms or complications necessitating cholecystectomy, and approximately 10,000 people…read more
Categories:Gall bladder disease
Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Recipes
I’ve been enjoying Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club‘s harvest-fresh olive oils for years. They are far and away the brightest, most lively and flavorful olive oils I’ve ever tasted. Their antioxidants and polyphenols are off the charts because they’re fresh…read more
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Ask Leyla: Is my daily nut intake overloading me on omega 6 fats?
Q: In an effort to avoid packaged cereals and bread for breakfast, I eat a concoction of various nuts and seeds which I mix up myself. I eat that about four days a week, eggs the other days. Is the nut…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Exercise and cognitive function: An incredibly powerful intervention
I have spoken at length about the importance of exercise for increasing the gene expression of BDNF, a protein that increases the growth of new brain cells. As previously mentioned, research has shown that people with higher levels of BDNF are…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Exercise
Sorry vegans, but humans were designed to eat (some) meat
Paleo is popular today, but what are the scientific underpinnings for emulating our primitive ancestors? I was an anthropology major in college, so these questions fascinate me, and lately I’ve been catching up on the scientific literature on the evolution…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies Paleo Diet
Ask Leyla: Is coconut oil raising my cholesterol?
Q: My doctor tells me my cholesterol is too high. I’m a 69 year old active woman with a total cholesterol of 314. I’ve incorporated virgin coconut oil in my daily diet and I’m certain that’s what raised all my numbers….read more
Categories:General Nutrition Heart Health
Why I liberally indulge in high-test chocolate
What the world doesn’t need is yet another cheery article about the health benefits of chocolate. Some of what you see out there is the result of an aggressive marketing push by Big Cocoa, an industry that boasts 101 billion…read more
Categories:Aging Diabetes Heart Health Microbiome Stress
Zika – An emerging threat for all of us
The relationship of the Zika virus to the development of microcephaly has certainly been receiving a lot of attention in the news lately, and with good reason. Microcephaly is a devastating, although rare, consequence of this viral infection, and it…read more
Categories:Infections Neurological Health
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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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The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in…
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Q: Is drinking liquids with meals bad for digestion? I routinely have a pint of…
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“Dr. Hoffman, do you still eat peanuts?” That was a listener question recently on my…
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