Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In
January 8, 2016
The many reasons for electrolyte imbalances and what to do about them; Should I include phosphatidylcholine in my daily supplement regimen and what is the best source?

Leyla Weighs In
December 18, 2015
Optimizing cholesterol and triglycerides while on an ulcer diet; the best vegetable oils for mayonnaise and where to find them; the 10 most common food safety mistakes.

Leyla Weighs In
December 11, 2015
My daughter is thin but has flabby arms despite lots of exercise, how can that be? The latest on coconut oil--more heart disease prevention benefits. Why does cancer love sugar?

Leyla Weighs In
December 4, 2015
The ingredients list on the soy milk I drink show that carrageenan has been replaced with something called gellan gum. What is that? Does it have any impact on health? How much D-Mannose should I be taking each day for urinary tract infection? More reasons to include aerobic exercise: prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Leyla Weighs In
November 20, 2015
Does eating nuts leach calcium from bones? Do nuts need to be soaked and dehydrated? What's the best way to roast vegetables? Can I cook with avocado oil? Is it beneficial? Holiday stress---don't sweat it.

Leyla Weighs In
November 13, 2015
What's the best omega-6 supplement to take: borage oil or evening primrose oil; new recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans; general nutrition advice should come with a health warning!

Leyla Weighs In: Problematic Foods
October 30, 2015
How to distinguish between food allergy, food intolerance and food sensitivity; why they're so prevalent today and how to identify your problematic foods.

Leyla Weighs In: What Constitutes a Meal?
October 23, 2015
How protein drinks compare to meals and the benefits of whey protein. Is your green smoothie a friend or foe? And when to take your probiotics.

Leyla Weighs In: Cholesterol
October 16, 2015
Still focusing on your 'total cholesterol' number as a risk factor for heart disease? Here are the markers you should really be looking at.

Leyla Weighs In: The Importance of Sleep
October 9, 2015
How sleep deprivation impacts metabolism, health, and hinders weight loss efforts. Lessons in sleep hygiene.