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Should We Settle for Fat but Fit?
Episode 643
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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4 years, 4 months ago
Can the Food Compass Point You in the Right Direction?
Episode 642
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 Comp…
4 years, 4 months ago
Eggs and Oat Bran: The Cholesterol-Fiber Paradox
Episode 641
If cholesterol from food doesn't affect blood cholesterol levels, why does eating soluble fiber reduce cholesterol? Nutrition Diva explains this appa…
4 years, 5 months ago
Nutrition Diva's Rules for Snacking
Episode 640
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 healt…
4 years, 5 months ago
Can Zynamite Help You Build Muscle?
Episode 639
There's a new patented ingredient on the market—Zynamite—that promises to boost cognitive function and athletic performance. The Nutrition Diva looks…
4 years, 5 months ago
Why Do We Know So Little About This Essential Nutrient?
Episode 637
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 nee…
4 years, 6 months ago
534 - How Getting Sleep Can Reduce Food Cravings (Reissue)
Episode 534
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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4 years, 6 months ago
What is Vitamin U?
Episode 636
Vitamin U isn't a true vitamin, but this compound found in cabbages may still have health benefits. Nutrition Diva explains what vitamin U is, what i…
4 years, 6 months ago
How Fitness Trackers Sabotage Weight Loss
Episode 635
Many people use diet and activity trackers to log their food intake and exercise. But it seems to be backfiring. Nutrition Diva explains this paradox…
4 years, 6 months ago
Is Watermelon Seed Flour Good for You?
Episode 634
Watermelon seed flour is a new arrival on the health food scene. You'll find recipes for using it on Paleo diet blogs. But how does it compare to ot…
4 years, 6 months ago