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What Causes Brain Fog?
I have gotten a handful of questions lately from listeners wanting to know whether a certain diet or supplement will help with “brain fog.” Each of the people that wrote to me had come across a blog...
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Should You Count Net Carbs Instead of Total Carbs?
Debbie writes:“Can you talk about the concept of “net carbs”? I see this listed on the front of the package for some foods. It seems to be the total carbs minus the fiber. Is there any benefit to...
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Is Intuitive Eating the Answer to Weight Loss?
Kathy writes: “The claims for intuitive eating—that I can eat whatever my body craves and eventually lose weight—sounds too good to be true. However, the book I’m reading is very convincing. What’s...
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How to Slow Age-Related Muscle Loss
By the time we're in our 30s, most of us have already reached our peak in terms of lean muscle mass. From that point on, most of us are gradually losing muscle. It’s not obvious at first, but by the...
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Which Nutritional Trade-Offs Are Worth It?
When you're trying to make good choices about food and nutrition, you sometimes find yourself in a situation where you feel that you have to choose between competing benefits and risks. But often these...
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Is It Better to Eat Seasonal Produce?
Marisa writes:“I recently spoke to someone who has lost a significant amount of weight. Among the many rules that his nutritionist told him to follow was to only eat fruits and vegetables in season....
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4 Nutrition Tips for PCOS Sufferers
Nutrition Diva listener Angie writes:“I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and I've been trying to learn about it. There seems to be a lot of confusing advice out there and a few sources suggest that a...
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Are These 2 Fears Leading You to Overeat?
I recently spent several days at a wonderful yoga retreat center in New England. The idea was to unplug, slow down a little, and practice being a bit more tuned in to the present moment. It was the...
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Does Science Support Ayurveda?
Beth writes: "I've been listening to your podcasts for a long time. I enjoy them and find you to be a trustworthy and balanced source. So, I am curious what you think about Ayurveda. Is there any...
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What Foods Deserve to Be Labeled Healthy?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the agency that gets to decide what kind of health claims American food manufacturers can make about their products. The claim that you’ll find on a box of...
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What to Eat Instead of Grains
Ann writes: "I loved your 300th episode about what has changed in your diet over the past six years. You mentioned that you have reduced your consumption of grain-based foods. What I'd love to hear...
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Are Probiotic Foods a Waste of Time?
Probiotic foods and supplements are among the fastest growing sectors in the health food marketplace, thanks to an explosion of popular and scientific interest in the “microbiome.” It’s clear that the...
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Can Spices Help You Lose Weight?
Padme wrote this week to tell me about a new diet she’s been on and is very excited about. According to the creator, this eight-week meal plan will shrink your waist, melt your fat, and give you the...
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9 Ways to Optimize Your Breakfast
Are you in a breakfast rut? Same old, same old, day in and day out? Is your breakfast doing all it can for you nutritionally? Here are 9 ways to wake up your breakfast routine and make it the...
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Diet Strategy to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle
Joseph recently emailed with a common dilemma:“We’re told that we need to reduce calories if we want to lose fat, and to eat more if we want to gain muscle. What’s the best diet strategy if I am trying...
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3 Ways to Make Your Diet More Sustainable
Sustainability is a very hot topic in the food and nutrition world these days and for good reason. Every year, we have about 80 million more people to feed than we did the year before. But of course,...
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Is Whey Protein Lactose Free?
Q. I'm interested in adding whey powder to my diet to boost my protein intake but am not sure if it will cause digestive issues. I am mildly lactose intolerant and can eat yogurt and kefir without a...
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4 Reasons You Need a Pressure Cooker
Pressure cookers are having a big resurgence these days! They are the hottest new cooking device—although they are actually not that new at all. Many of us remember the somewhat scary pressure cookers...
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Can Prunes Reverse Bone Loss?
Eleanor writes:“Can you comment on the benefits of prunes to stimulate bone growth? There are a lot of sites promoting prunes as a scientifically proven way to ward off osteoporosis. I’d love it if you...
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Can These 2 Nutrients Help You Keep the Weight Off?
It’s a well-known tale: A large percentage of those who lose weight end up gaining it all back—and often more. For a long time, it was assumed that this was because dieters lapse back into the eating...
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