Nutrition & Weight

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?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 8, 2017
Diet DOES matter for depression. Contrary to your statement in the Intelligent Medicine newsletter, doesn’t the “NJ Diet” use nutrigenomics to determine the best diet for weight loss? What causes lipomas and are there any nutritional protocols to eliminate them? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A With Leyla, Part 2
February 1, 2017
What supplements can my 47-year-old daughter take with multiple autoimmune conditions? What supplements should I take after surgery to repair a ruptured bicep tendon? My husband has hemochromatosis, what should his ferritin level be? Help! My 9-year old granddaughter is significantly overweight while the rest of her family is not. What could be the cause? Click HERE for part 1.

America’s Food Fight, Part 1
January 31, 2017
Nina Teicholz, author of “The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet,” dishes on America’s food fight—the controversy over the optimal diet for the nation. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) enshrine recommendations for at least 1/4 of the populace dependent on some form of government food. They also influence our food choices, guide the food industry, and serve as a role model for the entire world’s population. The DGA are out of step with the latest scientific findings, which largely exonerate saturated fat and meat as health risks. The result is that organizations like the American Heart Association still exhort Americans to avoid red meat, use only low-fat dairy, and substitute refined vegetable oils for butter and lard. This has been catastrophic for American’s health over the last several decades. Nina Teicholz is the author of a highly contentious article that appeared in the BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal). The article critiqued the DGA, calling into question their scientific basis. Teicholz details the firestorm of controversy that her BMJ article generated. She fought back, even in the face of a demand for retraction. Ultimately, the BMJ stood by her article. Teicholz details how the food industry has enlisted government to distort nutrition facts. Should we continue to look to the government as the arbiter of nutritional truth? Is saturated fat from vegetable sources like coconut and palm oil OK? Could telling Americans to eat more fat backfire? If you exercise does it really mean you can eat whatever you want? Click HERE for part 2.

America’s Food Fight, 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.

ENCORE: The Whole30 Diet, Part 1
January 2, 2017
The Whole30 Diet: Melissa Hartwig, co-originator of the Whole30 program and co-author of "It Starts With Food" and "The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom" discusses the origins of this user-friendly version of the Paleo diet. What's the scientific rationale for the dietary exclusions? How does the Whole30 achieve a "reboot" of appetite, metabolism, cravings, sleep, digestion and mood? Can the diet prompt profound withdrawal? What do Whole30 adherents do after they've completed the 30-day challenge? What benefits might accrue for overweight, insulin resistance, mood problems, digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, inflammatory conditions, and auto-immunity? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Whole30 Diet, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Melissa Hartwig, co-originator of the Whole30 program. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 21, 2016
Magnesium saved my life from an almost fatal asthma attack!...After I found out I had Crohn’s disease, I started taking Fisol (enteric-coated fishoil). My most recent colonoscopy shows no indication of Crohn’s anymore!...Which is the best diet, Paleo or Mediterranean? Are there any current documented “Blue Zones" supporting the Paleo Diet? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 2, 2016
Could naringenin in grapefruit cure diabetes? I’ve been underweight all my life, can you help me gain weight? Could my low insulin levels be the reason for high blood sugar? Can you recommend an at-home mold testing kit? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: The New “Sugar” In Town
October 28, 2016
Move over Splenda, Allulose is the new "sugar" in town. But is it safe?; Irregular meal times promote weight gain by influencing circadian rhythms; the top addictive foods.