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?
Stories by Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel
Is Butter a Healthy Fat?
Butter is making a comeback as a healthy fat. But are the claims for the benefits of butter for real?
What Is Gymnema Sylvestre and Can It Kill Sugar Cravings?
Gymnemic acid binds to the taste receptors on your tongue that perceive sweetness. As a result, it makes sweet things taste a lot less sweet
Is Drinking Milk Unnatural?
Some claim that drinking the milk of other animals is both unnatural and unhealthy. How do the arguments for and against consuming milk stack up?
Rethinking Drinking: Do the Benefits of Alcohol Outweigh the Risks?
New research questions the benefits of even moderate drinking. What’s the right amount for you?
The Candida Diet: Separating Fact from Fiction
You’ll find a confusing mix of true and false information about candida diet and nutrition online. Let’s sort fact from fiction
The Surprising Link between Salt and Weight Gain
Moderating our sodium intake may help us maintain healthier gut flora, which is associated with healthier body weight. Who saw that coming?
Does Sugar Really Suppress the Immune System?
Eating sugar may put your white blood cells into a temporary coma. But there’s a lot more to the story of how sugar affects our immune response
Does Sparkling Water Make You Hungry?
Carbonated drinks may increase the "hunger hormone" ghrelin, but these hormones are only one of many factors that contribute to our subjective experience of being hungry
Mushroom Coffee: The Science behind the Trend
Can drinking mushroom beverages really make you more productive, resilient, relaxed or good-looking?
How Fake Nutrition News Hurts Us All
Learning to think critically about nutrition claims can help make us better consumers of information in general
Are the Benefits of Fish Oil Overrated?
Fish oil supplements are the third most popular nutritional supplement. But just how firm is the evidence to support their use?
Can You Absorb Nutrients Through Your Skin?
Nicotine, hormones and certain medications can all be delivered through the skin through medicinal patches or creams. Why not vitamins and minerals?
Is the Vegan Impossible Burger Healthy for You?
These juicy plant-based burgers could fool even a meat lover. But are they actually healthier for us?
Should You Eliminate Oil from Your Diet?
Is an oil-free diet healthier? What are the arguments for and against eliminating oil from your diet?
Can You Lose Weight by Eating More Often?
Is six meals a day the secret to losing weight?
Is It Safe to Eat Freezer-Burned Food?
You put raw meat into the freezer and a couple of months later it appears cooked. What's going on?
Why Do Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain?
Up to 25% of people who take antidepressants report significant weight gain. Is there anything you can do to fight back?
Can Pesticides Affect Pregnancy?
A recent study suggests pesticides in produce may interfere with your chances of getting pregnant. Let's explore its findings
What Is Seitan?
Get the 411 on seitan and its surprising secret ingredient. Is this meat substitute one to try or one to skip?