Nutrition Diva

To celebrate the new year, Nutrition Diva host Monica Reinagel joins a panel of Quick and Dirty Tips experts to discuss New Year's Resolutions and what you need to know about nutrition goal-setting in 2022. You'll hear from: me, Monica Reinagel, host of Nutrition Diva Dr. Jonathan Su, host of Get-Fit Guy Laura Adams, host of Money Girl with Rachel Cooke, host of Modern Mentor , moderating Check ou...

A new study finds that using artificial sweeteners during pregnancy is linked to higher BMIs for the kids. But does this have anything to do with the sweeteners? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddi...

The holidays are a time for indulgence. Here are three strategies that can help you enjoy holiday eating without throwing all your healthy habits under the bus. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Follow Nutrition Diva on Face...

Bright Line Eating claims that you can achieve permanent weight loss by following four simple rules. What's the science to support this approach? Is Bright Line Eating right for you? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: h...

Fermented vegetables like kimchi offer the nutritional benefits of veggies plus a probiotic bonus. But some research suggests that they increase the risk of stomach cancer. Should you include fermented vegetables in your diet? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the con...

New plant-based meat alternatives look, cook, and taste more like actual meat than ever before. But are these highly processed foods really better for you? And what's the environmental impact of all that processing? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation o...

Thanksgiving is not a day to diet, but with a few tricks up your sleeve, you can avoid ending up as stuffed as the turkey. Nutrition Diva explains. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://ww...

A new study argues that getting fit is more important than losing weight. But must it be one or the other? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts...

A new scoring system called the Food Compass attempts to crunch every plus and minus of a food into a single number. Will navigating by the Food Compass result in a healthier diet? Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickan...

If cholesterol from food doesn't affect blood cholesterol levels, why does eating soluble fiber reduce cholesterol? Nutrition Diva explains this apparent paradox. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickandd...

You'll find lots of healthier snack options on the shelf. But how healthy are they really? Can a processed snack food ever really be considered healthy? Nutrition Diva breaks it down in her rules for snacking. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Face...

There's a new patented ingredient on the market—Zynamite—that promises to boost cognitive function and athletic performance. The Nutrition Diva looks into how it works. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.qui...

What is choline, and why do we know so little about this essential nutrient? The Nutrition Diva walks through the latest research on choline, who needs it the most, and what foods you can get it from. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and...

There's a connection between sleep and hunger. Getting better quality sleep may help with appetite, cravings, and ultimately, weight loss. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/sleep-and-hunger Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter...

Vitamin U isn't a true vitamin, but this compound found in cabbages may still have health benefits. Nutrition Diva explains what vitamin U is, what it does, and how to get it. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ http...

Many people use diet and activity trackers to log their food intake and exercise. But it seems to be backfiring. Nutrition Diva explains this paradox. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!  We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age ,...

Watermelon seed flour is a new arrival on the health food scene. You'll find recipes for using it on Paleo diet blogs. But how does it compare to other flours? Nutrition Diva investigates. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!  We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topic...

New research suggests that a slowing metabolism is not to blame for midlife weight gain. So what is?   Mentioned How to get more protein with fewer calories   (Nutrition Diva #483) How to slow age-related muscle loss  (Nutrition Diva #398) Build more muscle with less protein (Nutrition Diva #448) How to build muscle on a plant-based diet (Nutrition Over Easy blog) Beating the midlife spread (Weigh...

Prebiotics can already boost digestive, metabolic, and immune health. Nutrition Diva breaks down how they can also help strengthen bones and prevent bone loss. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickand...

According to media reports, weight gain during the pandemic averaged 25 to 30 pounds. But how reliable are these reports? And why does it matter? Nutrition Diva examines the data. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/...

Dr. Rachel Vanderbilt of the Relationship Doctor podcast explains why partners aren't always supportive of our efforts to eat healthier -- and what to do about it. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.qui...

Short-grain vs. long-grain vs. basmati vs. brown rice. What are the nutritional differences between all the different types of rice? Nutrition Diva explains. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickandd...

The pili nut is the latest aspirant to superfood glory. What's in this exotic nut and how does it compare to other nuts? Nutrition Diva digs in. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/...

Walking is great exercise, but it can also be an opportunity to gather nutritious foods. Nutrition Diva talks with foraging expert John Kallas about wild foods that you can find even in urban neighborhoods. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https:/...

Adaptogens are plant-based ingredients that are said to protect against the harmful effects of excessive stress. But do they really do anything or is it all in our heads? Nutrition Diva explains. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quicka...