Is Coconut Oil Good for Brain Health?
Can coconut oil treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease? What are the benefits of coconut oil and MCTs for brain health?
Stories by Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel
What's the Definition of Processed Meat?
The reason that it’s hard to find a hard and fast definition for processed meat is that there isn’t one. Nutrition Diva makes sense of the madness
Can Cavities Be Healed with Diet?
Can cutting out grains help prevent or even reverse tooth decay? Nutrition Diva explores the science and lore of remineralization
Raw Mushrooms: Hazardous or Harmless?
Several well-known experts have warned against eating raw mushrooms due to toxins they contain. Nutrition Diva investigates whether you need to worry
How to Find Coffee That Won't Bother Your Stomach
Low-acid coffee is said to be easier on the stomach. But the acidity of the coffee is probably not the problem. Learn what to look for in a stomach-friendly brew
Should Added Sugar Be on the Nutrition Facts Labels?
Proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts label include a separate line for added sugars. Critics argue that all sugars are the same. Who is right?
How to Treat a Headache without Drugs
If you find yourself taking headache medication more often than you'd like, try these drug-free approaches next time a headache looms
How Birth Control Pills Affect Your Nutritional Needs
Prescription medications can affect your body's absorption and utilization of nutrients. If you use birth control pills or HRT, make sure you're getting enough of these nutrients
Are Soil-Based Organisms Beneficial?
Some people claim that we're better off getting our probiotic bacteria from dirt than from foods like yogurt. But are these products safe?
The Carrageenan Controversy
Carrageenan has been used in traditional food preparation for hundreds of years and is an ingredient in many organic and vegan foods. But now critics are calling for a ban. Is carrageenan safe? Nutrition Diva sorts through the evidence
Can the Right Diet Prevent Cancer?
There's no such thing as a diet that prevents cancer because diet is only one of many factors in this complex disease. However, there are ways to reduce your risk. Nutrition Diva has 5 of the most important things you can do (Surprise: Eating organic isn't one of them!)
Vitamin K and Natto - What's the Connection?
Natto is one of the richest sources of vitamin K2, which is important for bone and heart health. Here's what you need to know about this little-known nutrient and even lesser-known food source
How Does Coconut Oil Affect Cholesterol?
Will the saturated fats in coconut oil raise your cholesterol? More to the point, does this matter? Nutrition Diva gives us an update on the latest research.
Is Milk Bad for Your Bones?
There's a rumor going around that dairy products contribute to osteroporosis by acidifying the body. Nutrition Diva gets to the bottom of the controversy
Can Lutein Supplements Protect Your Eyes?
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss. Will special vitamin supplements protect your eyes? Nutrition Diva tackels a reader question
How Much Nutrition Do You Absorb from Food?
You could be absorbing anywhere from 10 to 90 percent of the nutrients in a given food. Find out which factors affect nutrient absorption
Can Soylent Replace Food?
A new product claims to make eating a thing of the past. Are you ready for life without food?
How Nutrition Affects Male Fertility
The second in a two-part series on enhancing ferility with nutrition. This week, the focus is on the guys.
Can Diet and Nutrition Help You Get Pregnant?
Find out if (and how) certain foods and nutrients can affect female fertility. Are there things you should eat if you want to get pregnant? Nutrition Diva explains.
What Are Phytosterols?
Phytosterols can help keep your heart and brain young. Find out which foods contain them and how much you need
