Nutrition & Weight

Defending Beef, Part 2
February 5, 2015
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nicolette Hahn Niman, who makes the case for sustainable meat production. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 21, 2015
Low fat phobia continues in our schools. Help! I’m very hungry on my ultra low fat diet. Polyphenol extracts: worth the trouble? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 18, 2014
Low glycemic diet and risk factors for cardiovascular disease: does a new study mean the Glycemic Index doesn’t matter anymore? Can DHEA cause liver damage? Click HERE for part 2.

Dietary Guidelines for America, Part 1
December 16, 2014
The Dietary Guidelines for America (DGA) started with the now much-maligned “Food Pyramid” and morphed into "My Healthy Plate”; nonetheless, Americans are growing fatter and sicker, threatening to sink our economy under a burden of unsustainable medical costs. Adele Hite, Director of the Healthy Nation Coalition, thinks it’s time for the DGA to be completely revamped. She takes issue with its "one-size all” approach to saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium reduction. Hite argues that the recommendations are not grounded in sound nutritional science, but rather, are ideological and arbitrary. They have confused the American public, have resulted in the proliferation of poor quality “low-fat” foods containing harmful refined carbohydrates and Omega 6 oils, and have inadvertently undermined our national health. And she’s taking action, having drafted a letter to the U.S. Secretaries of Health and Human Services and the Agriculture Department. Please take part in this important initiative by clicking HERE. Click HERE for part 2.

Dietary Guidelines for America, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Adele Hite, Director of the Healthy Nation Coalition, about the pressing need to revamp the dietary guidelines for America. Click HERE for part 1.

The Mediterranean Zone, Part 1
December 9, 2014
Best-selling author of the Zone Diet book series weighs in with his latest: The Mediterranean Zone. What new scientific insights have further validated the Zone Diet since its introduction in the '90s? What role do beneficial polyphenols play in the health of Mediterranean peoples? Why is Dr. Sears not advocating the complete elimination of carbs? Click HERE for part 2.

The Mediterranean Zone, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Barry Sears, author of the Zone Diet book series. Click HERE for part 1.

Wheat Belly, Part 1
November 11, 2014
Dr. Hoffman interviews Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly Total Health. The Wheat Belly series explores the harmful effects of cereal grains—weight gain, gastrointestinal ailments, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric conditions. Why are grains so damaging to the system? Is a grain-free diet for everyone? How do you deal with grain withdrawal? What food options remain after grains are eliminated from the diet? How safe are gluten-free foods?

Wheat Belly, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. William Davis about the harmful effects of cereal grains.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Sports Nutrition with Tavis Piattoly, RD, Part 1
October 29, 2014
What diet works best for athletes? Is carbo-loading passé? Is vegetarianism compatible with athleticism? Are gluten-free or Paleo diets beneficial for athletes? What about meal timing—before or after workouts? Are sports supplements effective or mostly hype? How can athletes avoid getting disqualified by illicit additives in supplements? Are some supplements potentially dangerous? We cover the whole gamut of sports supplements from beet root extract to creatine to breached chain amino acids and more! And click HERE for more on Tavis Piattoly, RD.