Nutrition & Weight

Leyla Weighs In
March 11, 2016
Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020 are heading in the right direction but fall short on recommendations for saturated fat intake -- here's the evidence.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 5, Part 1
March 7, 2016
Beware these pitfalls that can undermine the success of your personal Paleo plan; Wall Street Journal exaggerates hazards of supplement/drug interactions; Sugar trumps saturated fat as heart risk; Can you die of too much happiness? Are genetically-tailored diets ready for prime time? Researchers develop sunscreen that protects your skin without blocking production of vitamin D. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 2, 2016
More bad science: Paleo diet “bad” for your health—will make you fat, sick, and diabetic? My doctor is prescribing Lexapro—is there something else I can take instead? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 20, Hour 2
February 22, 2016
Berry consumption slows lung aging; Supplements for immune system support; Does dietary fat really cause cancer? Does the Paleo Diet really make you fat and sick? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
February 12, 2016
How to alleviate the symptoms of "ketosis flu" when embarking on a low carb diet.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 11, 2016
More on the Whole30. Coconut oil incorrectly demonized by Forks Over Knives. Can supplemental boron help lower prostate cancer risk? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 1
February 1, 2016
Zika virus is spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere: Should we be worried? Enhancing athletic performance with a gluten-free diet; Cola beverages may prompt early premature puberty in girls; Low-fat diet may worsen lipid profiles; magnesium consumption forestalls Type 2 diabetes; How much vitamin D do you need to take to overcome vitamin D deficiency? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Beauty from Within, Part 1
January 26, 2016
Kat James, author of “The Truth About Beauty,” once suffered from obesity, autoimmune, skin and liver disorders. She details how profound diet change and supplements effected a profound transformation to her present state of beauty and well-being. Why is leptin the key to restoring normal metabolism? How can we correct hormonal dysregulation of appetite and weight and end craving and binging? What role does the microbiome—our internal bacteria—play in optimizing weight and skin quality? Which probiotics does Kat favor to normalize gut balance? Is there such a thing as probiotics for the skin? Click HERE for part 2.

“The Supermarket Guru” on Food Trends, Part 1
January 19, 2016
Phil Lempert—"The Supermarket Guru”—joins Intelligent Medicine for a discussion of food trends: Are Americans really opting for higher quality foods? Why are big companies like Campbell’s breaking ranks from GMO “omertà”; Why are more manufacturers eliminating artificial flavorings and colorings? What’s the low-down on organic labeling? How about grass-fed beef? What are some of the big new food predictions for 2016? How is the sugar backlash impacting consumers? Why seafood from China may not be such a bargain; How “locally-grown” products are making a comeback; Why counterfeit foods may be bilking consumers. Click HERE for part 2.

“The Supermarket Guru” on Food Trends, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Phil Lempert—"The Supermarket Guru”—on food trends. Click HERE for part 1.