
Can These 2 Nutrients Help You Keep the Weight Off?
New research suggests a tasty way to stop the yo-yo dieting cycle and prevent weight regain
New research suggests a tasty way to stop the yo-yo dieting cycle and prevent weight regain
Several studies suggest that eating prunes every day could help prevent or even reverse bone loss and osteoporosis
Apple cider vinegar does have a few things going for it but its powers have been vastly over-estimated in the popular imagination
The secret to healthy weight loss may have nothing to do with how many carbs or how much fat you eat. Read on to find the surprising factor that might make all the difference
Can adding spices to your diet charge up your metabolism and speed weight loss? Nutrition Diva has the pros and cons of a new diet fad
Are you stocking the pond but starving the fish? When it comes to a healthy gut, prebiotics may be way more important than probiotics.
There are three big factors that contribute to the sustainability of our individual and collective diets—and one or two of these often gets overlooked
Ayurvedic medicine was practiced for thousands of years before anyone invented the placebo controlled experiment. How has this ancient system held up to modern scientific scrutiny?
Does the estrogen in cow’s milk promote the growth of hormone-sensitive cancers or cause early puberty in children? Nutrition Diva investigates
Some worry that saponins in quinoa can damage your intestines. But is there evidence to support these claims?
As you may have suspected, dietary protein is key to building and maintaining muscle mass. But it’s not necessarily a matter of taking in more protein
When it comes to hydroponics versus conventionally grown produce, there are lots of pros and cons to consider. Nutrition Diva weighs them all
Symptoms of brain fog are said to include fatigue, irritability, and memory loss. Various diets and supplements are said to help treat it. But is brain fog even a real thing? What causes brain fog?...
Can coconut oil treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease? What are the benefits of coconut oil and MCTs for brain health?
The reason that it’s hard to find a hard and fast definition for processed meat is that there isn’t one. Nutrition Diva makes sense of the madness
Can cutting out grains help prevent or even reverse tooth decay? Nutrition Diva explores the science and lore of remineralization
Several well-known experts have warned against eating raw mushrooms due to toxins they contain. Nutrition Diva investigates whether you need to worry
Low-acid coffee is said to be easier on the stomach. But the acidity of the coffee is probably not the problem. Learn what to look for in a stomach-friendly brew
Proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts label include a separate line for added sugars. Critics argue that all sugars are the same. Who is right?
If you find yourself taking headache medication more often than you'd like, try these drug-free approaches next time a headache looms
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