The Nutrition Diva's Quick and Dirty Tips for Eating Well and Feeling Fabulous

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Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel serves up simple, painless ways to upgrade your eating habits. Before you know it, you'll be eating healthier and feeling more fabulous!

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Why Weight Loss Is Harder f...

04.20.2021

For some people, faulty hunger signals make weight loss especially difficult. Treating appetite dysregulation could be a game-changer in the fight against obesity. So why is it so under-utilized? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips ...

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04.20.2021 Why Weight Loss Is Harder for Some than Others For some people, faulty hunger signals make weight loss especially difficult. Treating appetite dysregulation could be a game-changer in the fight against obesity. So why is it so under-utilized? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips ...
04.13.2021 What the Heck is Seitan? Is It Healthy? What is seitan, and what's it made of? How do you use it? Is it good for you? Find out whether meat substitute one to try or one to skip? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty ...
04.06.2021 Busted: 2 Persistent Myths About Eating and Your Metabolism Does eating more frequently boost your metabolism or cause you to burn more calories? Will going too long between meals cause you to go into starvation mode? Nutrition Diva has the facts on these widely held metabolism myths. Read the ...
03.30.2021 Nutrition Around the World: Colombian Cuisine In the latest installment of our series on global cuisine, dietitian Sandra Arévalo joins me to talk about the nutritional aspects of traditional Colombian diets. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the ...
03.23.2021 Why You Need More (Not Less) Phytic Acid in Your Diet Phytic acid is often referred to as an "anti-nutrient" because it can block the absorption of minerals from foods. But phytic acid also has many positive effects on health. Nutrition Diva weighs the pros and cons. Read the transcript. Check ...
03.16.2021 Is Your Calorie Counter Lying to You? (Reissue) Whether it's the number of calories on the Nutrition Facts label or the readout on your Fitbit, chances are those calories counts are wildly inaccurate. So, what's the point of paying attention to calories? Nutrition Diva explains. Read the transcript. ...
03.09.2021 611 - 3 Ways the Pandemic Helped us Eat Better There's no doubt pandemic restrictions have affected our eating habits in ways both good and bad. We've all heard enough about the "quarantine 15," so let's take a look at the upsides of pandemic eating. Read the transcript. Check out ...
03.02.2021 610 - Nutritional Supplements You Don't Need (And Some You Do) Nutritional supplements are a $122 billion dollar industry and the majority of adults take at least one. Yet most research shows them to be of little benefit. Nurition Diva offers some guidelines for deciding which supplements are actually worth it. ...
02.23.2021 609 - Why 'Nothing' Matters in Nutrition Research We tend to pay more attention to research studies when they find something that works. But we learn just as much from what doesn't work. Greg Lopez of Examine.com joins me to explain how to understand null results and why ...
02.16.2021 608 - Do Produce-Saver Products Really Keep Food Fresh Longer? A variety of products claim to keep produce fresh longer by absorbing ethylene gas. Preventing food waste is important, but do these products really work? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the ...
02.09.2021 607 - Is Sourdough Bread Better for You? Many people assume that sourdough must be more nutritious than regular bread. But is there any science to support that assumption? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. ...
02.02.2021 606 - Nutrition Around the World: Indian Cuisine Vandana Sheth, author of My Indian Table and a registered dietitian, explains how nutritional guidelines based on Western dietary patterns can be adapted for traditional Indian cuisine. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe ...
01.26.2021 605 - Beating Type 2 Diabetes with Beneficial Bacteria Type 2 diabetes affects about one in ten adults and anti-diabetic medications are the fourth most commonly prescribed medications. Could the bacteria in our guts hold the key to restoring a healthy blood sugar metabolism? Read the transcript. Check out ...
01.19.2021 604 - Is It Time to Stop Taking Fish Oil? Despite a recent decrease in the number of people taking it, fish oil supplements remain the third most popular nutritional supplement. But just how firm is the evidence to support their use? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick ...
01.12.2021 603 - Do Low-Carb Diets Really Boost Your Metabolism? A new analysis suggests that low-carb diets cause you to burn more calories and lose weight. But the details tell a different story. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for ...
01.05.2021 602 - Is Dried Fruit Good for You? Is dried fruit as healthy as fresh? Is it healthy for people with diabetes? For toddlers? What are the healthiest dried fruits? Read on for answers to all your dried fruit questions. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick ...
12.29.2020 601 - 4 Myths about Sulfites and Wine Busted Does wine give you a headache? Don't blame the sulfites. Find out what problems sulfites do (and don't) cause and whether you need to avoid them. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to ...
12.22.2020 357 - Cool Weather Nutrition Tips (Reissue) How to tweak your meals and menus to keep your nutrition up as the mercury dips. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RSWl2p
12.15.2020 600 - Facts About Trans Fats (and Their Replacements) Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/what-are-trans-fats https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva
12.08.2020 599 - Why Am I So Hungry Before My Period? It's common to experience an increased appetite or cravings for certain foods before your period. Understanding what's going on in your body and brain can help you cope. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. ...
12.01.2020 598 - Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Heart Disease? A new study links diet soda consumption to increased risk of heart disease. You don't necessarily have to give up your favorite artificially-sweetened drink, but you may want to stop seeing it as a healthier alternative. Read the transcript. Check ...
11.24.2020 597 - What's the Best Time to Eat Dessert? How long after dinner should you eat dessert? Is it best to eat it with your meal or wait a couple of hours? Turns out timing isn't the most important factor when it comes to sweet treats. Read the transcript. ...
11.17.2020 596 - Making Meat Without Animals? Yes, It's Possible The future is (almost) here! New technology will allow us to produce real meat without breeding, feeding, or slaughtering any animals. Paul Shapiro, the author of Clean Meat, joins me for a fascinating peek into the world of animal-free meat. ...
11.10.2020 595 - Are Beans a Protein or Carbohydrate? Most vegetarians consider beans to be a protein food. But most beans are much higher in carbohydrates than protein. Should we think of beans as a protein, a starch, or both? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and ...
11.03.2020 594 - How Sleep Affects Weight Gain—A Sleep Expert Explains Many people have more difficulty sleeping when they reach midlife, which is also when they start to see their weight creeping up. Sleep medicine specialist Dr. Jade Wu talks about the relationship between sleep, appetite, weight gain, and midlife changes. ...
10.27.2020 593 - Does Elderberry Protect Against Colds and Flu? As we head into cold and flu season, you might wonder whether your immune system could use a little boost. How does the research on elderberry syrup stack up? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips ...
10.20.2020 592 - Is Soy Healthy or Harmful? Is soy healthy or harmful? There's lots of conflicting info. Monica puts the soy hype into perspective with the latest scientific research. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular ...
10.13.2020 591 - Processed Meat: How Much Is too Much? What counts as processed meat? Why are the concerns about it? What's a safe amount? Registered dietitian Kathleen Zelman joins me to sort through a confusing topic. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe ...
10.06.2020 590 - The Problem with Intermittent Fasting New research suggests that the most popular form of intermittent fasting (restricting daily food intake to a 6- or 8-hour window) doesn't increase weight loss but does increase muscle loss. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty ...
09.29.2020 589 - Do You Get Enough Fiber on a Low-FODMAP Diet? Following a low-FODMAP diet can relieve IBS symptoms. But it also eliminates a lot of healthy foods from your diet. Tamara Duker Frueman, author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer, joins me to talk about balancing good nutrition with symptom relief. ...
09.22.2020 588 - Does Growing Almonds Really Waste Too Much Water? If your barista scowls at you when you order a latte with almond milk because almond growing consumes massive amounts of water, it's time to arm yourself with the facts! Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty ...
09.15.2020 522 - The 3 Levers of Appetite (Reissue) Researchers have identified three distinct neural pathways that control our desire to eat. Two rely on our desire to avoid discomfort. The third is all about pleasure. Understanding these three neurological triggers may help tame an out of control appetite. ...
09.08.2020 587 - Lose More Fat and Less Muscle with Slow Weight Loss Losing weight slowly takes patience. But if it results in more fat loss, less muscle loss, and keeps your metabolism from slowing, it might be worth it. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe ...
09.01.2020 586 - Helping Kids Learn STEAM Skills in the Kitchen The benefits of teaching young kids to cook go beyond setting them up for a lifetime of healthy eating—cooking can also help them learn science, technology, engineering, and math. Nutrition Diva chats with Lesya Mervena, co-founder of the I Cook ...
08.25.2020 585 - What's the Best Non-Dairy Milk Alternative? If you don't drink cow's milk, there are plenty of non-dairy alternatives to choose from. But should you choose milk made from soy, rice, almond, oat, or hemp? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. ...
08.18.2020 584 - Should You Switch to Fish Oil with PRMs? Pro-resolving mediators (or PRMs) have been touted as essential to quality fish oil supplements. But what does the research (or lack thereof) really tell us? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the ...
08.11.2020 583 - Can Your Diet Help Reduce Stress? Don't believe everything you hear about stress-busting foods. Nutrition Diva sorts fact from fiction to help you boost your mood and beat stress belly. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter ...
08.04.2020 582 - What's Up with Monk Fruit and the Whole Food Sweetener Trend? Everybody seems to be looking for info on monk fruit and whole food sweeteners. But are these sugar alternatives really better for you? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for ...
07.28.2020 581 - Is Silicone Cookware Safe? Years ago, Teflon was all the rage. Now, the chemical originally used to make it has been banned. Is nonstick silicone cookware really safer or just another time bomb waiting to explode? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick ...
07.21.2020 580 - Organic, Gluten-Free, Vegan—Which One's Healthiest? Organic. Humane. Gluten-free. What's are the most important factors to consider when you choose a food brand? There's no simple answer, but getting clarity on your priorities can help. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips ...
07.14.2020 579 - Should You Add Mineral Water to Your Diet? Studies show mineral water may reduce heart disease. Should you make mineral water part of your diet? What's the best brand for you? What should you avoid? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe ...
07.07.2020 337 - Test Your Summer Nutrition Smarts Test your summer nutrition savvy with this true/false quiz. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Koucwm
06.30.2020 578 - Should You Beware of Glucose Syrup? Is glucose syrup bad? One reference claims it's a concentrated source of sugar containing four times as many calories per tablespoon. But that data's wrong. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the ...
06.23.2020 577 - How Endurance Sports Affect Appetite Exercising for longer periods can stimulate your appetite. Endurance athlete and coach Brock Armstrong joins me with tips on how to avoid unwanted weight gain when training for endurance sports. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty ...
06.16.2020 576 - What to Eat if You Don't Have a Gallbladder More people are having their gallbladders removed than ever before—and at a younger age. How does losing your gallbladder affect your diet for the rest of your life? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. ...
06.09.2020 575 - Is Powdered Milk Bad For You? Online sources claim that powdered milk is dangerous because it contains oxidized cholesterol. Should you keep this relatively non-perishable staple in your emergency food stores? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the ...
06.02.2020 574 - How to Eat 45,000 Extra Calories Without Gaining Weight According to the conventional calorie math, the subjects in this over-feeding study should have gained more than a dozen pounds. Is it impossible to overeat protein? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to ...
05.26.2020 573 - What's the Best Diet and Exercise for People Over 50? How should your nutrition and fitness change as you get older? What types of foods and exercises are most important for older adults? Nutrition Diva's guest is healthy aging expert Dr. Christine Rosenbloom. Read the transcript. Check out all the ...
05.19.2020 572 - Do Artificial Sweeteners Promote Diabetes? Sugar-free sweeteners would seem to be a good choice for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes, but the latest research suggests exactly the opposite. Nutrition Diva breaks down why. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. ...
05.12.2020 571 - Does Carb Backloading Help You Lose Weight? Science Says ... "Eat carbs in the evening to lose weight!" "Avoid carbs in the evening to keep blood sugar in check!" Research into carb backloading is a mixed bag. What should you do? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and ...

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