Nutrition Diva

Even if carbonated drinks increase the "hunger hormone" ghrelin, these hormones are only one of many factors that contribute to our subjective experience of being hungry. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/weight-loss/does-sparkling-water-make-you-hungry Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION...

Learning to think critically about nutrition claims can help make us better consumers of information in general. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/ask-the-diva/how-fake-nutrition-news-hurts-us-all Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition...

Could it be that the foods that we are constantly encouraged to eat more of, are actually making us sick? 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.com/NutritionDiva New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes...

Doubling up on your calcium will not make your bones twice as strong. But it may increase your risk of other health problems. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/womens-health/do-calcium-supplements-raise-your-risk-of-colon-cancer Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook...

These juicy plant-based burgers could fool even a meat lover. But are they actually healthier for us? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/know-your-nutrients/is-the-vegan-impossible-burger-healthy-for-you Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNut...

If you gain or lose three or four pounds overnight, most of that is probably due to water weight. But how and why do we gain and lose so much water? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/weight-loss/what-is-water-weight Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutri...

One study finds that eating an egg a day can triple your risk of developing diabetes. But there's more to this story. Read on to see whether you should stop eating eggs. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/prevention/do-eggs-increase-diabetes-risk Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: htt...

Are there foods and nutrients that can help bolster your defenses against the flu? Nutrition Diva sorts the facts from fiction--plus one criticial factor that's often overlooked. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/prevention/what-to-eat-to-prevent-the-flu Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Face...

In the Abs Diet, David Zinczenko claims that eating more frequently helps burn more fat. Is six meals a day the secret to losing weight? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/weight-loss/can-you-lose-weight-by-eating-more-often Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Is an oil-free diet healthier? What are the arguments for and against eliminating oil from your diet? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/should-you-eliminate-oil-from-your-diet Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Twitter: https://tw...

What causes freezer burn and how can you prevent it? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/is-it-safe-to-eat-freezer-burned-food 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.com/NutritionDiva New to Nutrition Diva? Check...

Behavioral economist and bestselling author Dan Ariely shares his research on what really motivates people to make positive changes and how a scale that doesn't show your weight can help you slim down. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/how-to-motivate-healthy-habits-an-interview-with-dan-ariely Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.qu...

Up to 25% of people who take antidepressants report significant weight gain. Is there anything you can do to fight back? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/why-do-antidepressants-cause-weight-gain Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ T...

What were the best nutrition tips, ideas, and products of the year? Nutrition Diva looks back over 2017 and picks out the highlights. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/best-nutrition-ideas-2017 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Tw...

Nonstick pans allow you to cook with less oil and clean-up is a breeze. But most nonstick pans are coated with Teflon. Does that make them unsafe? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/cookingrecipes/are-nonstick-pans-safe Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.face...

New moms often worry about whether they are producing enough milk for baby, and there are a slew of products that claim to help. But do they? Nutrition Diva takes a look at the evidence. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/womens-health/how-to-increase-breast-milk-supply Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRI...

This over the counter weight loss supplement has some solid research to back it up. But it's probably too soon to declare victory over obesity. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/weight-loss/does-meratrim-work-for-weight-loss Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

A recent study suggests that pesticides in produce may interfere with your chances of getting pregnant. Nutrition Diva puts the news in perspective with some practical advice on how to minimize your risk without maximizing your food bill. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/womens-health/can-pesticides-affect-pregnancy Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows...

A new fad being promoted by various health and wellness gurus promises an astonishing list of benefits. Is there any truth to the hype? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/trends-fads/what-is-sole-water Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Twitter: h...

Sugar tastes good. But it's also bad for us. 22% of Americans are trying to reduce their sugar intake and more than half are trying to avoid artificial sweeteners like Equal and Splenda. What's the upshot? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/stop-searching-for-perfect-sweetener Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com...

Give your eating habits a fall tune-up by adopting these three simple habits: harvest your herbs, become a soup ninja, and become friends with fermentation. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/improve-nutrition-in-fall-autumn Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www...

Research suggests that higher protein meals can help you lose weight, slow aging, and speed recovery. But what if you don't want to--or can't-- eat that much protein? This week's show has tips on how to get more benefit from less protein.  Mentioned:   Protein cheat sheet (Nutrition Over Easy blog) New ways to use whey protein powder (Nutrition Over Easy Blog)   New to Nutrition Diva? Check out ou...

In Tom Brady's book The TB12 Method you'll find some solid nutrition advice but you'll have to wade through an awful lot of woo to find it. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/should-you-follow-tom-brady-s-nutrition-advice Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.fa...

A new study seems to suggest that eating more carbs will shorten your life. The Nutrition Diva takes a closer look to find out what we can really take away from this latest research. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11906 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition...

The usual advice is to cut back on foods that are rich in carbohydrates. But there may be a way to keep blood sugar down without eliminating carbohydrate-rich foods. 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 Str...