This week, Nutrition Diva answers some of your questions! Can you get vitamin E from lotion? Is rinsing quinoa really necessary? Are sprouts a good source of protein? What are the advantages of...

The category of plant-based meats continues to expand, with a growing number of chicken alternatives. What are the made out of any how do they stack up nutritionally?
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A controversial diet called the Auto-Immune Protocol is purported to help with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and other auto-immune conditions. Clinical Nutritionist Sunny Brigham joins Nutrition Diva to...

Are artificial food dyes really safe? What's the link between food dyes and ADHD? Nutrition Diva looks into the facts behind food dyes.
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We all hope that eating better and getting some exercise will keep us healthier for longer, but now a new study shows exactly how much good habits can slow the biological aging process.
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To celebrate the new year, Nutrition Diva host Monica Reinagel joins a panel of Quick and Dirty Tips experts to discuss New Year's Resolutions and what you need to know about nutrition goal-setting...

A new study finds that using artificial sweeteners during pregnancy is linked to higher BMIs for the kids. But does this have anything to do with the sweeteners?
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The holidays are a time for indulgence. Here are three strategies that can help you enjoy holiday eating without throwing all your healthy habits under the bus.
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Bright Line Eating claims that you can achieve permanent weight loss by following four simple rules. What's the science to support this approach? Is Bright Line Eating right for you?
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Fermented vegetables like kimchi offer the nutritional benefits of veggies plus a probiotic bonus. But some research suggests that they increase the risk of stomach cancer. Should you include...

New plant-based meat alternatives look, cook, and taste more like actual meat than ever before. But are these highly processed foods really better for you? And what's the environmental impact of...

Thanksgiving is not a day to diet, but with a few tricks up your sleeve, you can avoid ending up as stuffed as the turkey. Nutrition Diva explains.
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A new study argues that getting fit is more important than losing weight. But must it be one or the other?
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A new scoring system called the Food Compass attempts to crunch every plus and minus of a food into a single number. Will navigating by the Food Compass result in a healthier diet?
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If cholesterol from food doesn't affect blood cholesterol levels, why does eating soluble fiber reduce cholesterol? Nutrition Diva explains this apparent paradox.
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You'll find lots of healthier snack options on the shelf. But how healthy are they really? Can a processed snack food ever really be considered healthy? Nutrition Diva breaks it down in her rules...

There's a new patented ingredient on the market—Zynamite—that promises to boost cognitive function and athletic performance. The Nutrition Diva looks into how it works.
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Continuous glucose monitors were developed to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. But could they also help people optimize their health, athletic performance, or weight loss? The...

What is choline, and why do we know so little about this essential nutrient? The Nutrition Diva walks through the latest research on choline, who needs it the most, and what foods you can get it...

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