Nutrition & Weight

ENCORE: A Pandemic of Elevated Uric Acid, Part 2
February 1, 2024
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Perlmutter, integrative neurologist and author of the new book, "Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health." Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Binge Eating Disorder
January 26, 2024
What is binge eating disorder and what can you do about it?

Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Pathway to Optimizing Health, Part 1
January 18, 2024
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) – those devices that provide 24/7 blood glucose readings – are not just for diabetics anymore. Data from CGMs provide a pathway to disease prevention and reversal, such as obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, GERD and more. Dr. Paul Kolodzik, Board Certified in both Emergency Medicine and Preventive Medicine, is author of “The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution For Nondiabetics.” He discusses CGMs, insulin resistance, low carb and keto, intermittent fasting, even the prudent use of the new FDA-approved weight loss medications like Ozempic. Click on the book title to receive a free copy. Click HERE for part 2.

Nutrition-Based Approaches as an Alternative to Psychiatric Medications, Part 1
January 9, 2024
The most powerful way to change brain chemistry is with food, because that’s where brain chemicals come from in the first place. Georgia Ede, MD, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in nutrition science, brain metabolism, and mental health. She discusses her new book, "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health." She empowers you to understand how unscientific research methods drive fickle nutrition headlines and illogical dietary guidelines, weigh the risks and benefits of your favorite foods so you can make your own informed choices about what to eat, evaluate yourself for signs of insulin resistance—the silent metabolic disease that robs your brain of the energy it needs to thrive, and improve your mental health with a choice of moderate-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets that you can personalize to your food preferences and health goals. Click HERE for part 2.

Nutrition-Based Approaches as an Alternative to Psychiatric Medications, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Georgia Ede, author of "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Reflux and Stomach Issues
December 28, 2023
The Eat Lancet Diet -- revisited; Is Endefen still a good product to use for reflux and stomach issues?; Can daily intake of any particular supplements lower cholesterol to an undesirable level? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Are all cold cuts created equal?
December 26, 2023
I have Grave's disease and was prescribed methimazole and Inderal. Any supplements you would recommend?; Are all cold cuts created equal? What about those included in a Mediterranean diet like salami and prosciutto?; Do you have an exercise recovery supplement regimen for muscle soreness? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Holiday Season Weight Gain
December 8, 2023
Tips for navigating the holidays and self-care.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Nutrition and Mental Health
November 24, 2023
How nutrition impacts mental health.

The Science of Processed Food Addiction with Dr. Joan Ifland, Part 1
November 9, 2023
Food Addiction Counselor Dr. Joan Ifland, Ph.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.N., explains how diabetes drugs used for weight loss cripple the dopamine pathways in the brain -- which may not only injure the ability to experience pleasure in other areas of life but also leaves people without the skills to cope with food cravings once they stop taking the drug. The best way to increase health long term? Dr. Ifland recommends first getting into therapy or joining a supportive community to explore the underlying emotional, mental, and physical reasons for compulsive eating and processed food addiction. Click HERE for part 2.