Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In: Artificial Sweeteners
February 7, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles this listener question: "I know we should avoid wheat in breads, cookies, etc., but what about wheat products with nutritional value like wheat germ?" Plus, maternal low-dose aspartame and stevia consumption alters metabolism and gut microbiota in rats and their offspring.

Leyla Weighs In: Vegan Cheese
January 31, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin weighs in on this listener question: What is your opinion of vegan cheese? Would a vegan cheese that contains coconut oil and potato starch be okay to use in my diet?; Plus, how we determine your ideal weight; Is leaky gut a cardiovascular risk factor?

Leyla Weighs In: Nitrates
January 24, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin does a deep dive on dietary nitrates.

Leyla Weighs In: 2020 Diet Rankings
January 17, 2020
It's that time of year again - nutritional weapons addressing metabolic resistance to weight loss. Plus, Leyla weighs in on diet rankings for 2020.

Leyla Weighs In: Health In the New Year
December 27, 2019
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the New Year; The critical importance of melatonin to health.

Leyla Weighs In: Depression and Exhaustion
December 20, 2019
Are depression and exhaustion as risky as obesity when it comes to heart disease?; Can depression be caused by inflammation?

Leyla Weighs In: Critique of Weight Loss Strategies
December 13, 2019
Trends in self-perceived weight status, weight loss attempts, and weight loss strategies among adults in recent years; a critique of these weight loss strategies.

Leyla Weighs In: Stroke Risk in Women
December 6, 2019
Low LDL, triglycerides increase stroke risk in women. Plus, Leyla answers this listener question: "You state in your article on apple cider vinegar that long term, excessive use could affect potassium levels. How much is too much?"

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Calories In Calories Out
November 29, 2019
The most popular weight loss diet on Reddit, Calories In Calories Out, would never be recommended by nutritionists; Vitamin C and antibiotic combo can kill cancer cells.

Leyla Weighs In: Dementia
November 22, 2019
Serum elaidic acid concentration and risk of dementia; The importance of Lutein.