The Nutrition Diva's Quick And Dirty Tips For Eating Well And Feeling Fabulous

Energy drinks are often loaded up with B-Vitamins. Do these nutrients really pep you up or it is just window-dressing? http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

Are pickled vegetables a good alternative to fresh vegetables? http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

Do you really need to avoid sushi, coffee, or peanuts when you're pregnant? http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

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Find out the difference between California and Florida avocados and why it matters. Learn the nutritional benefits of avocados and which type makes the best guacamole. http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

How diet and nutrition affects cognitive performance and brain function. http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

For now, the FDA has decided not to ban artificial colors. Did they make the right call? Monica examines the evidence linking dyes to hyperactivity. http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

Chicken isn't always healthier than beef.Questions go to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

A closer look at refined and whole grains and how they fit into a healthy diet. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

Calcium is important for healthy bones, of course. But the more you can get from your diet (as opposed to supplements) the better. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

Calcium does more than build strong bones. Find out what calcium does for you and find out how much you need to be healthy, both now and in the future. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! http://j.mp/nutritiondiva

Conventional wisdom says that eating breakfast helps you stay thin. But recent studies found that people who eat breakfast end up eating more. How does breakfast really affect weight loss? Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

Learn how free radicals benefit your health and how to strike the perfect balance between not enough and too many antioxidants. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

Advocates claim that grass-fed beef offers lots of nutritional advantages. Find out what is-and isn't-in grass-fed beef and whether it's healthier for you. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

If you're trying to lose weight, choosing foods that fill you up for fewer calories can make it easier to cut back. Three things to look for. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

This week, the U.S. government releases its new and improved recommendations for what we should be eating. Are the new food rules any better than the old ones? How big an impact do the Guidelines have on American food choices? Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

What happens when you heat oils? Does heating oil create toxins? Which oils should you use for cooking and which should you avoid? How should you select oils? Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

What type of diet is best for people with have Type 2 Diabetes? Can Type 2 Diabetes be Cured? Learn the causes of Type 2 diabetes and how to treat it. Find out whether Type 2 diabetes can be reversed. Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

What is irradiation? Does it make the food supply safer or could it be harmful? Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

Does carbonated water hurt the enamel on your teeth? Can drinking sparkling water weaken your bones or cause osteoporosis? Learn whether drinking fizzy water is bad for you. Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!