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Leyla Weighs In: Top 20 Immune-Boosting Foods
April 24, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "In quarantine, I'm using free weights and resistance bands to do my strength training. Will these methods do as much for my bone mineral density as the weight machines I've been using at the gym lifting heavier weights?" Plus she has the top 20 immune-boosting foods - Part 1.
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The Role “Metabolic Fitness” Plays In Resistance to the Coronavirus, Part 1
April 21, 2020
In the wake of the largest study of its kind that demonstrates that obesity is the single biggest factor that lands people with Covid-19 in the hospital, we discuss the role that “metabolic fitness” plays in resistance to the coronavirus with Dr. Loren Marks, Functional Medicine chiropractor in New York City. Dr. Marks makes the case for the protective effects of certain nutrients: vitamins A, C, D, zinc and n-acetyl cysteine. Is there a potential for excessive immune stimulation resulting in cytokine storm? What’s Dr. Marks doing personally to maintain fitness during the lockdown? What’s the role of the microbiome in maintaining immune health? How does the “gut/lung axis” influence resistance to respiratory pathogens? What are some of the genetic determinants of susceptibility to Covid-19? Click HERE for part 2.
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The Role “Metabolic Fitness” Plays In Resistance to the Coronavirus, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Loren Marks, Functional Medicine chiropractor in New York City. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: COVID-19 Update and More
April 15, 2020
Surprising finding: Smokers no worse off in Coronavirus pandemic; I got a fatty liver diagnosis. What foods should I avoid and what supplements should I take?; What changes can my son make to his diet to combat his animal dander allergies?; What do the various food labels mean like, natural, organic, grass-fed, free-range, etc? Click HERE for part 1.
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The Relevance of Diet to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part 1
April 8, 2020
Nina Teicholz, author of "The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet," is a tireless advocate for reform of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). Nina argues for the relevance of diet to the current COVID-19 pandemic: Patients with diet-related degenerative diseases are more susceptible to adverse outcomes when infected with the Coronavirus. By some estimates, a mere 12% of adult Americans are “metabolically fit”—free, not just of overt diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver and heart disease, but also without vestiges of insulin resistance, often manifesting as overweight, inflammation and suboptimal cardiopulmonary efficiency. Hence, it behooves us more than ever to get national dietary recommendations right. But the current process is fraught with bias, conflict of interest, and shoddy science. Nina shares her initiative to bring scientific rigor to the DGA via www.nutritioncoalition.us. More on her and her book can be found at www.NinaTeicholz.com. Click HERE for part 2.
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The Relevance of Diet to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nina Teicholz, author of "The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet." Click HERE for part 1.
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Leyla Weighs In: Counting Carbs v. Calories
March 27, 2020
With the drastic change in lifestyle and reduction in physical activity we've all experienced in the last two weeks, it's more important than ever to watch our weight. Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to this listener question about weight management: Do you recommend counting carbs as a superior method to counting calories for weight loss and management, or are they both important? What is the best method to count carbs to manage weight?
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ENCORE: The Numerous Health Benefits of Mushrooms, Part 1
March 26, 2020
During this critical time when we're all focused on immune health, we're reprising this special episode about mushrooms’ health benefits, which include strengthening our immune systems. Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicines for millennia; even regular culinary mushrooms have been found to confer protection against a variety of disorders including metabolic syndrome and cancer. Mark Kaylor, master herbalist, certified nutritionist and Ph.D., is consultant and senior educator for Mushroom Wisdom, which has produced quality mushroom products for decades. Are raw mushrooms safe to eat? Should you buy organic? Kaylor reviews the most popular products: Agaricus, Chaga, Reishi, Maitake, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Coriolus, Shitake, Meshima, Poria, and Tremella. Each has distinctive properties, and can be used for prevention or to target various conditions. What’s best for fatigue? For athletic performance? Against Candida? For immune support? For cognitive protection? For cancer? For cardiometabolic conditions and blood sugar? What to look for in a mushroom product. Capsules vs. tinctures, suggested doses for different conditions and more. Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: The Numerous Health Benefits of Mushrooms, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Mark Kaylor, master herbalist, certified nutritionist and Ph.D., consultant and senior educator for Mushroom Wisdom. Click HERE for part 1.
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Leyla Weighs In: Sugary Sodas’ Effect on Your Heart
March 20, 2020
Sugary sodas wreak havoc with cholesterol, harming the heart; Eating out is a recipe for poor nutrition.
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