490 - Is Butter a Healthy Fat?

865. The USDA unveiled the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the "Inverted Pyramid" has been sparking a lot of discussion. After a decade of MyPlate, why is the government returning to a pyramid visual—and why is it upside down?In this episode, Monica breaks down th ...  Show more

864.Does putting spinach in your smoothie cancel out the calcium? Will your morning cup of tea prevent you from absorbing iron? In this episode, Monica looks into the science of mineral absorption and explores the truth behind "anti-nutrients" like oxalates, tannins, and fiber.Wh ...  Show more

2017 has certainly been the year that fat has been making a comeback... There were dozens of books written on adding more fat to your diet and how fat has been a misunderstood food group for decades... But is all this fat really healthy for us in the long-run?  And if so, are all ...  Show more

Today we’re talking about fat, a delicious component of our food with a terrible reputation. Fats have been broadly associated with weight gain and heart disease until recently. A mountain of new scientific evidence suggests this is wrong and that it's not as simple as ‘all fat i ...  Show more

Do you LOVE baking but are trying to stay healthy? Did you know you can do both? I talked to the baker and founder of Butter Believe It, Haya Khalifeh, to share some healthy swaps you can try in baking. We also discussed why sugar and white flour don't have to be the bad guys all ...  Show more

A closer look at body fat: Where does it comes from, why do we need it, what are the best ways to burn it off, and where the heck does it go? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/body-fat-how-to-use-it-and-lose-it Check out all the Quick ...  Show more