Stories by Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects as many as 1 in 10 women of child-bearing age, but diet and lifestyle changes can help you overcome your symptoms

Coffee flour is a new ingredient making the rounds. Nutrition Diva has the scoop on what it is, how to use it, and whether the nutrition benefits live up to the hype

Fiber is so much more than “roughage!” From your heart and your bones to your microbiome, the list of health benefits linked to fiber keeps getting longer as nutrition science learns more about what it does for us

The impressive health benefits of drinking yerba mate include increased energy and enhanced weight loss. Should you trade your coffee or tea for this traditional South American beverage?

Forget carbs and calories. Your microbiome may hold the key to better blood sugar control

Meal replacement products like Soylent and Huel have gained a loyal following. But are these all-in-one powders and shakes really a more optimal way to get your nutrition?

A newly trendy nutrition practice called seed cycling is said to help balance female hormones and curb hormonal symptoms. Does science support the claims?

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

There’s new research on the most effective strategies for changing behavior. Which one is best at helping you eat healthier?

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

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?

U.S. dietary recommendations lag decades behind the emerging science on diet and nutrition

Is your hair falling out? Nutrient deficiencies may be to blame. Reversing it starts with finding the cause

The American Heart Association suggests that late-night eating might increase your risk of heart disease. But how solid is the evidence?

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

There are some situations where beneficial bacteria (either from foods or supplements) can post a threat to the host

There’s a connection between sleep and hunger. Getting better quality sleep may help with appetite, cravings, and ultimately, weight loss

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

What can our genes tell us about which diet will work best for us?

It’s not that your weight doesn’t matter. It’s just that it’s not the only thing that matters

Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin answers your questions about what it takes to change your habits and habit-forming tendencies

This pricey designer milk comes with some big claims. Let’s explore the science behind the hype

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?

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