Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In
April 7, 2017
Are dietary lectins a real concern for most people? How can we avoid them if they're in so many healthy foods?

Leyla Weighs In
March 31, 2017
The importance of an "exercise prescription." How exercise will help prolong life and not only prevent, but evade future depression.

Leyla Weighs In
March 24, 2017
"What is killing us and what can we do about it?" Your locus of control; L-carnitine helps lower Lp(a); calcium supplements increase risk of dementia in women with cerebrovascular disease.

Leyla Weighs In
March 17, 2017
Commensal gut bacteria and soil-based probiotics vs. standard probiotics.

Leyla Weighs In: Processed Food
March 10, 2017
Most nutritionists advise staying away from processed foods, but which ones? Are cold cuts considered processed foods? Plus, toxic chemicals found in fast food packaging.

Leyla Weighs In
March 3, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles these listener questions: Any recommendations on treating Sjogren's syndrome?...Would you recommend additional magnesium to achieve optimal levels in someone already taking magnesium citrate for constipation? Which forms?

Leyla Weighs In
February 24, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles these listener questions: What is your take on shirataki noodles -- no carbs or calories! Are they okay for prediabetics? What do you think of New England Patriots' QB Tom Brady's diet?

Leyla Weighs In
February 17, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to this listener question: Can I take strontium in the morning on an empty stomach instead of bedtime? I'm on Arimidex for hormone-receptor positive breast cancer and am concerned for my bone health; Hidden causes of estrogen dominance.

Leyla Weighs In
February 10, 2017
Leyla answers this listener question: "I've been using organic, extra-virgin coconut oil in my diet to support my ketogenic lifestyle. What would be the impact if I traded this in for just organic, virgin coconut oil which I can get at a better price?" An overview of the benefits of coconut oil.

Leyla Weighs In
February 3, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles this listener question: "Would you please share your knowledge concerning licorice and its relationship to blood pressure? Is it helpful or harmful to the liver and kidneys?"