The real reason you may have more trouble losing weight than others do
If you have excess body weight, the standard advice is to eat less and move more. Of course, we all know this is easier said than done. For one thing, it takes a lot of […]
Is there such a thing as too much coffee? A nutritionist weighs in
Are you a regular coffee drinker? Do you sometimes worry that caffeine might be bad for your health? Well, there’s no need to feel guilty about your little coffee habit. In fact, caffeine has […]
Can this diet actually protect your aging brain from Alzheimer’s?
Cheryl writes: “I’ve been reading a lot about the MIND diet lately. A 50% reduction in Alzheimer’s cases seems pretty significant. Even if it’s not a controlled study, I’m willing to eat a few […]
Should you avoid these common food allergens even if you’re not allergic?
It’s very important for people with severe food allergies to avoid the foods they’re allergic too. For them, eating even a small amount of nuts or seafood could be life-threatening. Eight foods account […]
What is the candida diet & does it live up to the hype?
“I have recurrent problems with candida or yeast. I have seen articles stating that I should eat less sugar and avoid foods that contain yeast, such as bread. How accurate is this advice?” […]
How to enjoy the holidays without wrecking your diet
We’re in the thick of the holiday season, a time when many of us struggle to stick to our healthy habits. With all of the extra treats and disruption in our routines, it feels […]
Do fermented vegetables increase your cancer risk?
Nutrition Diva listener Brian wants to know: “Do the benefits of fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi outweigh the risk of getting stomach cancer. I understand that Koreans, who eat a lot […]
Are plant-based ‘meats’ really better for you & the planet?
The Quick and Dirt: Plant-based meat alternatives often have nutrient profiles similar to that of real meat. Although plants have a much lower environmental impact than beef, the high degree of processing involved in plant-based […]
Fat & fit: Can people really be both?
There’s been a simmering debate in the medical community (not to mention the popular press) over whether it’s time to stop making weight loss the primary goal of obesity treatment. Obesity, as you probably know, […]
5 ways to save yourself from overeating this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family, be grateful for all we have, and stuff ourselves silly. I’m not that concerned about the long term consequences of this. As I’ve said before, a single day […]
Vitamin U: What it is, what it does, & how to get it
I received an email this week from a new listener, who writes: “I just found your podcast this year and I’m working through the episodes. I’m currently on the episodes from 2010. I’ve been learning […]
Here’s why your morning oatmeal can affect your cholesterol levels
Dan writes: We’re told that eating foods like oatmeal, which contains soluble fiber, can help lower cholesterol. My understanding is that this works because the fiber binds to the cholesterol in your food, preventing its […]
What is the ‘food compass’ & can it help you eat better?
There’s been a lot of buzz in the food and nutrition industry over a recently released food scoring system developed by researchers at Tufts University, called the Food Compass. We’ve seen scoring systems like this come […]
4 easy rules for healthier snacking
I recently got an email from Gary, a long-time podcast listener of Quick & Diry Tips, asking how to decide whether or not a snack food can be considered healthy. He attached snapshots of several […]
The real reason it’s harder for some people to lose weight
If you have excess body weight, the standard advice is to eat less and move more. Of course, we all know this is easier said than done. For one thing, it takes a lot of […]