Stories by Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel

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?

Some of the scary things you may have heard about nuts and aflatoxins are probably exaggerated. Nonetheless, these are not imaginary concerns

The FDA is stepping up its oversight of the $50 billion nutritional supplement industry

Nutrition Diva explains how eating more fiber can (and can’t) help you manage your weight and which foods to choose

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

The faster you are losing weight, the less fat you're likely to be losing

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

It’s time to clear up some confusion about fruit, sugar, fructose and how this all fits together into a healthy diet

Tamara Duker Freuman, author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer, explains why there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to bloating

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

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

A new report looks at the amount of pesticides that are making their way to our plates

Applying aloe vera gel to a burn can help the skin heal more quickly. But many people also advocate drinking the aloe vera juice

Can these supplements really help you digest your food better?

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

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?

A low FODMAP diet can bring relief from IBS and other intestinal miseries. But could it also be the answer for chronic heartburn?

Butter is making a comeback as a healthy fat. But are the claims for the benefits of butter for real?

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

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?

New research questions the benefits of even moderate drinking. What’s the right amount for you?

You’ll find a confusing mix of true and false information about candida diet and nutrition online. Let’s sort fact from fiction

Moderating our sodium intake may help us maintain healthier gut flora, which is associated with healthier body weight. Who saw that coming?

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