Leyla Weighs In

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.

Leyla Weighs In: Craving Junk Food
November 15, 2019
Medical education not covering basics of nutrition; There's a scientific reason you crave junk food when you don't get enough sleep.

Leyla Weighs In: Hypoglycemia
November 8, 2019
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: I am carbohydrate sensitive so I use organic, plain yogurt. But the full-fat variety always has more carbohydrate than the low-fat version. What do you advise?; I have hypoglycemia--could I have blown out my adrenal glands from years of eating a high sugar diet? I have a very hard time recovering.

Leyla Weighs In: Choline
November 1, 2019
Do you like the color orange? It may stimulate your appetite!; All about choline and its' importance to health.

Leyla Weighs In: Hypoglycemia
October 25, 2019
Severe hypoglycemia indicates cardiovascular, cognitive danger -- who is at risk?

Leyla Weighs In: Diet and Your Microbiome
October 18, 2019
New study sheds light on diet quality and microbiome composition.