QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel

Nutrition Diva

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Every week, Monica Reinagel peels back the layers of nutrition news and research, answers listener questions, and helps you feel more confident about your food and nutrition choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel

Episodes

148 ND How to Break a Weight Loss Plateau 26.07.2011 6:52

Nothing's more frustrating than a weight loss plateau. Nutrition Diva explains how calorie cycling and other techniques can help you lose those last 5 pounds. 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...

147 ND Does Grilled Meat Cause Cancer? 19.07.2011 6:36

Scientists warn that grilling causes carcinogens to form in meat. Here are 5 easy steps to minimize the health risks. 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 , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Last...

146 ND Olives and Olive Oil 12.07.2011 6:50

Do they have the same benefits? 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 , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health ! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at...

145 ND Phantom Carbohydrates - A Nutrition Mystery 05.07.2011 5:47

Solving the case of the missing calories. Get Nutrition Diva's book: http://ow.ly/51Flw SPONSOR: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127. 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 Stron...

143 ND How to Kill E. coli on Vegetables 21.06.2011 6:53

Can bleach, iodine, or vinegar kill E. coli on fresh produce? Is it safe to eat raw vegetables? Get Nutrition Diva's book: http://ow.ly/51Flw SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com.com/diva. Use the promo code DIVA to be entered to win $1000. 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 so...

142 ND How to Use Herbal Supplements 14.06.2011 7:32

3 questions to ask before taking any herbal supplement. Get Nutrition Diva's book: http://ow.ly/51Flw SPONSOR: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 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...

141 ND Snacking: Good or Bad? 07.06.2011 6:07

How to snack without sabotaging your diet or nutrition. Get Nutrition Diva's book: http://ow.ly/51Flw SPONSOR: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127. 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...

140 ND Are Steel Cut Oats Better For You? 31.05.2011 6:22

Does it matter what kind of oatmeal you eat? Find out how steel cut, regular, and instant oatmeal stack up nutritionally. Get Nutrition Diva's book: http://ow.ly/51Flw SPONSOR: http://stitcher.com.com/diva. Use the promo code DIVA to be entered to win $100. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!&nb...

139 ND Do B Vitamins Give You Energy? 24.05.2011 5:59

Energy drinks are often loaded up with B-Vitamins. Do these nutrients really pep you up or it is just window-dressing? http://j.mp/nutritiondiva 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 , Diabe...

138 ND Are Pickles Nutritious? 17.05.2011 5:46

Are pickled vegetables a good alternative to fresh vegetables? http://j.mp/nutritiondiva 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 , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health ! Also, find...

137 ND Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy 10.05.2011 7:30

Do you really need to avoid sushi, coffee, or peanuts when you're pregnant? http://j.mp/nutritiondiva 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 , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health...

060 ND Is Fasting a Fast-Track to Health? 03.05.2011 7:30

Questions go to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or 206-203-1438. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! 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 , Diabetes , Weight Loss...

136 ND California and Florida Avocados: What's the Difference? 26.04.2011 5:24

Find out the difference between California and Florida avocados and why it matters. Learn the nutritional benefits of avocados and which type makes the best guacamole. http://j.mp/nutritiondiva 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...

135 ND How Nutrition Affects Your Brain 19.04.2011 6:05

How diet and nutrition affects cognitive performance and brain function. http://j.mp/nutritiondiva 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 , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health !...

133 ND Does Food Coloring Make Kids Hyper? 05.04.2011 6:53

For now, the FDA has decided not to ban artificial colors. Did they make the right call? Monica examines the evidence linking dyes to hyperactivity. http://j.mp/nutritiondiva 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 St...

039 ND A Bum Steer 29.03.2011 6:23

Chicken isn't always healthier than beef. Questions go to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! http://j.mp/nutritiondiva 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 includi...

132 ND Are Grains Necessary for a Healthy Diet? 22.03.2011 6:39

A closer look at refined and whole grains and how they fit into a healthy diet. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! http://j.mp/nutritiondiva 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...

131 ND What Are the Best Sources of Calcium? 15.03.2011 6:24

Calcium is important for healthy bones, of course. But the more you can get from your diet (as opposed to supplements) the better. 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 , Diabetes , Weight...

130 ND Are You Getting Enough Calcium? Could You Be Getting Too Much? 08.03.2011 5:21

Calcium does more than build strong bones. Find out what calcium does for you and find out how much you need to be healthy, both now and in the future. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! http://j.mp/nutritiondiva 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 cu...

129 ND Will Eating Breakfast Help You Lose Weight? 01.03.2011 7:13

Conventional wisdom says that eating breakfast helps you stay thin. But recent studies found that people who eat breakfast end up eating more. How does breakfast really affect weight loss? Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! 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...

128 ND Are Free Radicals Good For You? 22.02.2011 5:48

Learn how free radicals benefit your health and how to strike the perfect balance between not enough and too many antioxidants. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! 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 top...

127 ND Is Grass Fed Beef Better For You? 15.02.2011 7:26

Advocates claim that grass-fed beef offers lots of nutritional advantages. Find out what is-and isn't-in grass-fed beef and whether it's healthier for you. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! 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 playl...

126 ND How to Eat Less Without Feeling Hungry 08.02.2011 6:45

If you're trying to lose weight, choosing foods that fill you up for fewer calories can make it easier to cut back. Three things to look for. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! 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 specif...

125 ND 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 01.02.2011 6:38

This week, the U.S. government releases its new and improved recommendations for what we should be eating. Are the new food rules any better than the old ones? How big an impact do the Guidelines have on American food choices? Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by...

124 ND Which Oils Are Best For Cooking? 25.01.2011 7:08

What happens when you heat oils? Does heating oil create toxins? Which oils should you use for cooking and which should you avoid? How should you select oils? Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! 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 pl...