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 […]