Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In: Flu Vaccine
October 9, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to this listener question: My endocrinologist advised against getting a flu vaccine due to autoimmune hypothyroidism. What would you advise? Plus, how sleep quality and duration influence cardiometabolic outcomes.

Leyla Weighs In: How do you know if you’re taking the right supplements?
October 2, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: My husband and I take a lot of supplements--about 55 pills a day! How do we know if we're taking the right ones at the right dosages?; If you were asked to design nutritional curricula for grammar, middle and high school students, what would you include?

Leyla Weighs In: The Four Steps to Food Safety
September 25, 2020
It's Food Safety Awareness Month: A new era of food safety blueprint arrives mid-pandemic; The four steps to food safety.

Leyla Weighs In: Coffee
September 18, 2020
Increased coffee intake could avert deaths from liver disease; Detox - supporting liver function with nutrition.

Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin K for Cardiovascular and Bone Health
September 11, 2020
The importance of vitamin K for cardiovascular and bone health; New study confirms vitamin K status marker link to cardiovascular risk.

Leyla Weighs In: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessments
September 4, 2020
Experts urge evaluation of diet at routine check-ups. Evidence for mandating comprehensive nutrition assessments.

Leyla Weighs In: Successful Aging
August 28, 2020
Successful aging: What it means and an exploration of how to do it.

Leyla Weighs In: Toxins
August 21, 2020
Toxicant exposures at home; Toxins as drivers of disease--especially in the time of COVID.

Leyla Weighs In: Sulfur Rich Foods
August 14, 2020
The benefits of sulfur-rich foods and best sources.

Leyla Weighs In: Diverticulitis
August 7, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: I recently had an attack of acute diverticulitis. What can I eat?; For those who don't drink any alcohol including wine, can they get Resveratrol from 100% grape juice with no added sugar? What about pomegranate juice?