Environmental Health

Leyla Weighs In: Why Washing Produce Isn’t Enough
September 20, 2024
Effective Produce Cleaning and Pesticide Concerns: registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin details the importance of buying organic produce and the limitations of washing fruits and vegetables to remove pesticide residues. She explains the findings of a new study published in the American Chemical Society's journal Nano Letters, which indicates that washing does not effectively remove pesticides that penetrate the fruit's peel into the pulp. She provides practical tips for cleaning produce, emphasizing buying organic and peeling fruits like apples to minimize pesticide exposure. The episode also addresses food safety practices, consumer concerns, and the significance of choosing high-quality food for long-term health.

Fighting for Safe Food with Zen Honeycutt, Part 1
July 2, 2024
Zen Honeycutt, Founding Executive Director of Moms Across America, exposes the alarming truth about glyphosate in a detailed discussion on food safety and environmental toxins. Zen shares her personal journey of founding the organization and discusses the adverse effects of GMOs and glyphosate on health, particularly children's health. She highlights concerning findings from various food tests, including school lunches and gluten-free foods, and explains the systemic issues within regulatory agencies. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of environmental toxins, global health regulations, and potential solutions within communities. Click HERE for part 2.

Fighting for Safe Food with Zen Honeycutt, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Zen Honeycutt, Founding Executive Director of the national nonprofit Moms Across America. Click HERE for part 1.

Reducing Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals, Part 1
April 3, 2024
Regan Nelson is host of the "Clean & Green Living" podcast. Her mission is to provide knowledge and resources that will help you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes. Regan is a dedicated health educator and advocate with a passion for cleaner living. She has a master’s degree in physiology and 20 years of working in innovation and consumer insights, helping guide us to a safer, healthier and more sustainable life. Regan has also played an influential role in shaping health-protective legislation in the personal care industry through her advocacy efforts; including congressional meetings at both the State and Federal level. These efforts contributed to the passage of the Modernization of Cosmetics Act in 2022—the first piece of federal legislation to be passed over the industry since 1938. Regan is set to continue these efforts on Capitol Hill in May. Click HERE for part 2.

Reducing Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Regan Nelson, host of the "Clean & Green Living" podcast. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: The Case for Soil Health – Second in a Two Part Series
March 15, 2024
The case for soil health: You're not getting as much nutrition from your food as you think. Our farming practices have depleted the nutrients in our soil by as much as 40%.

Leyla Weighs In: The Case for Soil Health – First in a Two Part Series
March 8, 2024
The importance of the soil beneath our feet. We're only as healthy as the soil our food is grown in. "We are what our food eats."

Leyla Weighs In: Getting the Neurotoxins Out of Your Diet
January 5, 2024
Neurotoxins in our diet - what you need to know.

Leyla Weighs In: Neurodegenerative Diseases
November 10, 2023
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin has the second in her series on environmental toxicants and neurodegenerative diseases.

ENCORE: The World Food Supply and Your Health, Part 1
November 7, 2023
Baffled by her kids’ challenging health problems and finding no answers, an ordinary mom, Zen Honeycutt, embarked on a journey to discover the underlying causes of the modern epidemic of childhood illnesses like life-threatening food allergies, ADHD, and autism. Her search led her to found Moms Across America, a grassroots organization dedicated to forging a new standard for a healthy planet. Zen reveals startling details about the coverup of the toxic impact of GMO foods and glyphosate. Her children’s health was materially improved when she cleaned up her family’s diet, based on organic, minimally processed foods. She now travels across the country and around the world spreading awareness and mobilizing activism to support safe and sustainable agriculture and food production. Moms Across America is initiating a “Gold Standard” certification program to highlight safe brands. Her documentary, “Communities Rising,” describes her grassroots efforts and a new book, "Unstoppable, showcases her mission. Click HERE for part 2.