Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In
April 28, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin has a biting response to a recent New York Times article on Vitamin D.

Leyla Weighs In
April 21, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers some listener questions: "I'm progressing from osteopenia to osteoporosis despite taking Ostera--any suggestions?...What type of diet and supplements do you recommend for pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes?"

Leyla Weighs In
April 14, 2017
The role of prebiotics vs. probiotics. What is the action of each? When should each be taken? Can they be taken at the same time? What are some examples of good prebiotics?

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?