The Nutrition Diva's Quick and Dirty Tips for Eating Well and Feeling Fabulous

Fact-checking the claim that having water with food is bad for digestion or absorption. Also: how much variety do you need in your fruits and vegetables to meet the requirement?Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com/

A new study links the use of a popular low-calorie sweetener with an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. How worried should you be?Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com/ 

We’re told that saturated fat is bad for your heart. But is saturated fat from plants different than saturated fat from meat or dairy?Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com/

Bloggers recommend everything from bleach to baking soda. Food safety experts insist that tap water is all you need. What’s the best way to kill germs on fresh produce?Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com/ 

We're often told to choose lean protein. But is lean protein actually healthier or is it time to retire this phrase? Plus, listeners respond to a recent episode on alcohol and health.Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com

Telling people to eat less salt doesn’t seem to be working. Maybe we should focus on getting more potassium instead.Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com/

Is there any amount of alcohol that can be considered safe? It’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. Related links:Chart of alcohol consumption and increased mortality riskCocktail calculatorNutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com/

Nutrient dense foods can help you optimize your nutrition. Energy dense foods can lead to weight gain. Here’s how these two factors interact in a healthy diet.Read More: Nutrition/Energy Density CheatsheetNutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com/ 

Popular dark chocolate bars have been found to have concerning levels of lead and cadmium.Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com/ 

Low-carb products can be quite high in fiber. But are they a healthy way to get more fiber in your diet? Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva https://nutritionovereasy.com/