Does Seed Cycling Help Balance Hormones?
A newly trendy nutrition practice called seed cycling is said to help balance female hormones and curb hormonal symptoms. Does science support the claims?
Stories by Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel
6 Myths About Type 2 Diabetes
Let’s clear up some of the most common myths and misunderstandings about Type 2 diabetes, a disease that affects one in ten American adults
3 Strategies for Eating Healthier—Which One Works Best?
There’s new research on the most effective strategies for changing behavior. Which one is best at helping you eat healthier?
What to Eat to Prevent Kidney Stones
Passing a kidney stone is excruciating! Here are some tips to reduce the chances that you’ll ever have to endure that pain or relive past misery
Is Red Meat Killing Us or Making Us Stronger?
For years, experts have been telling us to cut back on red meat. Now, a new analysis says there’s no reason to. What’s a health-conscious consumer to do?
Is Nutrition Research Broken? An Interview with Taylor Wallace
U.S. dietary recommendations lag decades behind the emerging science on diet and nutrition
Is Iron Deficiency Causing Your Hair Loss?
Is your hair falling out? Nutrient deficiencies may be to blame. Reversing it starts with finding the cause
Is Eating Late Bad for Your Heart?
The American Heart Association suggests that late-night eating might increase your risk of heart disease. But how solid is the evidence?
Top 5 Nutrients for Postpartum Recovery
Registered Dietitian Melissa Mitri discusses the importance of good nutrition after giving birth and the five most important nutrients for a new mom and her baby
Are Probiotics Safe for Your Immune System?
There are some situations where beneficial bacteria (either from foods or supplements) can post a threat to the host
Getting More Sleep Can Reduce Food Cravings
There’s a connection between sleep and hunger. Getting better quality sleep may help with appetite, cravings, and ultimately, weight loss
Does Eating Too Much Fiber Cause Mineral Deficiencies?
The Institute of Medicine hasn’t set an upper limit on fiber, meaning that there’s no amount at which it’s considered toxic. That doesn’t mean that an excess of fiber couldn’t make you uncomfortable...
Personalized Nutrition: The Latest on DNA-Based Diets
What can our genes tell us about which diet will work best for us?
Can You Be Healthy at Any Size?
It’s not that your weight doesn’t matter. It’s just that it’s not the only thing that matters
Can You Change Your Habits? An Interview with Gretchen Rubin
Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin answers your questions about what it takes to change your habits and habit-forming tendencies
Is A2 Milk Really Better for You?
This pricey designer milk comes with some big claims. Let’s explore the science behind the hype
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
