Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In: Wheat Sensitivity
December 21, 2018
Fructans, not gluten, may be the cause of wheat sensitivity; Kidney disease claiming more lives.

Leyla Weighs In: High Fat Dairy
December 14, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles this listener question: "I know you prefer high-fat dairy products. Can you comment on the study that shows that rates of Alzheimer's disease are rising everywhere people eat a lot of meat, sweets and high-fat dairy products?"

Leyla Weighs In: How to Prevent Frailty
December 7, 2018
Protein intake may help elderly maintain independence, study says; The importance of physical activity and protein intake in preserving lean body mass.

Leyla Weighs In: Lowering Your Risk for Dementia
November 30, 2018
Higher glucose levels may be a risk factor for dementia in older adults; A whole foods diet lowers risk for dementia, increases cognition.

Leyla Weighs In: The Benefits of Low Carb
November 23, 2018
Low-Carb diet wins for weight maintenance - metabolic effect may improve success of obesity treatment.

Leyla Weighs In: The Benefits of Cutting Carbs in the Morning
November 16, 2018
The case against taking sodium bicarbonate to be more alkaline; Cutting carbs in the morning equals better weight loss and waist size.

Leyla Weighs In: The Dangerous Effects of Caffeine
November 9, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin weighs in on the dangerous effects of caffeine.

Leyla Weighs In: Sugar’s Role in Cancer Growth
November 2, 2018
Is cancer a metabolic disease? Study shows cancer targets the microbiome, thrives on glucose.

Leyla Weighs In: What’s Causing Your Gray Hair?
October 26, 2018
Intravenous B1 improves survival in patients with septic shock; This lipoprotein is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol in certain people; Vitamins C and E help elite athletes recover after competition; Is gray hair caused by a weakened immune system?

Leyla Weighs In: 12 Nutrients That Target and Destroy Cancer
October 19, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin lists and discusses 12 nutrients that target and destroy cancer.