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
Stories by Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel
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
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
