Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In: Fruit Juice Contaminants
March 22, 2019
Fruit juices, for kids and adults, may include lead and other metals; how to reduce your exposure.

Leyla Weighs In: The Integrative Healthcare Symposium
March 15, 2019
Highlights and important takeaways from the Integrative Healthcare Symposium.

Leyla Weighs In: Are you taking these drugs? Continuation
March 8, 2019
The third part of nutritionist Leyla Muedin's series on nutrient depletions associated with common pharmaceuticals.

Leyla Weighs In: Are you taking these drugs? Continued…
March 1, 2019
A continuation from last week's Leyla Weighs In episode: Are you taking these drugs? Nutrient depletions associated with common pharmaceuticals.

Leyla Weighs In: Are You Taking These Drugs?
February 22, 2019
Are you taking these drugs? Nutrient depletions associated with common pharmaceuticals.

Leyla Weighs In: How optimism may influence your risk for Diabetes
February 15, 2019
Diabetes: How optimism may influence your risk; Personality traits and diabetes incidence among postmenopausal women.

Leyla Weighs In: Beer Belly
February 8, 2019
Central obesity linked to lower brain volumes; Speaking of beer belly, Bud Light debuts bigger nutrition labels.

Leyla Weighs In: Coconut v. Peanut Oils
February 1, 2019
Coconut oil consumption improves fat-free mass, plasma HDL cholesterol and insulin sensitivity in healthy men with normal BMI compared to peanut oil; Pesticide, metal exposure tied to increased risk of heart disease.

Leyla Weighs In: Carb Sensitivity
January 25, 2019
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: Is my fasting blood sugar of 115-120 really bad when my hemoglobin A1c is 5.5? I seem to be extremely sensitive to carbs at the evening meal--even a sweet potato or some crackers with cheese; Plus, intermittent fasting reverses type 2 diabetes in three people.

Leyla Weighs In: How to Reduce Food Cravings
January 11, 2019
New review of scientific studies confirms food cravings can be reduced; alcohol intake may be key to long-term weight loss for people with diabetes.