Is A2 Milk Really Better for You?
This pricey designer milk comes with some big claims. Let’s explore the science behind the hype
Stories by Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel
Is a Vegetarian Diet Bad for Your Brain?
If creatine is important for brain functioning, and vegetarians have lower creatine levels, could a vegetarian or vegan diet have a negative impact on cognitive function?
Should You Eat Fewer Eggs?
First eggs are bad. Then they’re OK. Now they’re bad again. Nutrition Diva puts the latest study on eggs and cholesterol in perspective
Are Omega-3 Eggs as Good as Eating Fish?
Fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids. But what if you can't eat seafood? Can omega-3 enriched eggs or peanut butter provide the same health benefits?
Aflatoxins in Nuts: Danger or Hype?
Some of the scary things you may have heard about nuts and aflatoxins are probably exaggerated. Nonetheless, these are not imaginary concerns
Are Nutritional Supplements a Waste of Money?
The FDA is stepping up its oversight of the $50 billion nutritional supplement industry
Can Fiber Cancel Out Calories?
Nutrition Diva explains how eating more fiber can (and can’t) help you manage your weight and which foods to choose
This Is Your Brain on Cholesterol
Too much cholesterol can be bad for your heart. But could it be good for your brain? Nutrition Diva dives into the new research on the potential benefits of cholesterol
How Much Fat Can You Lose?
The faster you are losing weight, the less fat you're likely to be losing
3 Myths (and 1 Truth) about Grain-Fed Beef
There’s a lot to consider when deciding what kind of meat to buy—or even whether to eat meat at all. The least we can do is start with accurate information
Are Some Fruits More Fattening Than Others?
It’s time to clear up some confusion about fruit, sugar, fructose and how this all fits together into a healthy diet
Bloating: The Causes and the Cures
Tamara Duker Freuman, author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer, explains why there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to bloating
Does Eating Organic Reduce Cancer Risk?
A recent study claims to confirm that eating organic can reduce your risk of getting cancer. But a closer look at the details reveals a different story
Does Intermittent Fasting Work?
Intermittent fasting is one of the hottest new diet trends. Proponents say it can help you lose weight, improve blood sugar metabolism, and slow aging
Pesticides on Our Plates: Is Our Food Safe to Eat?
A new report looks at the amount of pesticides that are making their way to our plates
Can You Have Too Much "Good" (HDL) Cholesterol?
A new study suggests that too much “good” cholesterol may be just as bad as too little. Dr. Sanaz Majd joins Nutrition Diva to sort out what this new research means for our heart health and risks...
What Are the Benefits of Drinking Aloe Juice?
Applying aloe vera gel to a burn can help the skin heal more quickly. But many people also advocate drinking the aloe vera juice
Do You Need to Take Digestive Enzymes?
Can these supplements really help you digest your food better?
Is Drinking Milk Unnatural?
Some claim that drinking the milk of other animals—or drinking milk beyond infancy—is both unnatural and unhealthy. How do the arguments for and against consuming milk stack up?...
Can a Low-Carb Diet Cure Reflux?
A low FODMAP diet can bring relief from IBS and other intestinal miseries. But could it also be the answer for chronic heartburn?
