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
Stories by Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel
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
Does Intermittent Fasting Work?
Intermittent fasting is one of the hottest new diet trends. Proponents say it can help you lose weight, improve blood sugar metabolism, and slow aging
Pesticides on Our Plates: Is Our Food Safe to Eat?
A new report looks at the amount of pesticides that are making their way to our plates
Can You Have Too Much "Good" (HDL) Cholesterol?
A new study suggests that too much “good” cholesterol may be just as bad as too little. Dr. Sanaz Majd joins Nutrition Diva to sort out what this new research means for our heart health and risks...
What Are the Benefits of Drinking Aloe Juice?
Applying aloe vera gel to a burn can help the skin heal more quickly. But many people also advocate drinking the aloe vera juice
Do You Need to Take Digestive Enzymes?
Can these supplements really help you digest your food better?
Is Drinking Milk Unnatural?
Some claim that drinking the milk of other animals—or drinking milk beyond infancy—is both unnatural and unhealthy. How do the arguments for and against consuming milk stack up?...
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?
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
