468 - What is Water Weight?

858. Are "low net carb" candies actually a healthy alternative, or just clever chemistry? In this episode, Monica breaks down the science of net carbs and the marketing behind some brands.We dive deep into the ingredient list to explain how sugar alcohols (like erythritol and iso ...  Show more

Does your food lose its nutritional value as soon as it hits the heat? This week on Nutrition Diva, Monica answers a listener's question about how different cooking methods—specifically the Instant Pot versus the stovetop—impact the vitamins and minerals in your meals.We look int ...  Show more

Does gaining muscle make you gain weight? Is there anything to that old saying that "muscle weighs more than fat?" Here's what you need to know if you're exercising your butt off but the scale numbers seem to be moving in the wrong direction.Read the transcript.Check out all the ...  Show more

If you have loose skin after weight loss, first celebrate your weight loss victory! Then, learn more about the factors that affect skin elasticity and what you can do to help your body snap back.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the new ...  Show more

Fasting is becoming more and more popular.

You have intermittent fasting, alternate day fasting, 24-hour fasting, the 5:2 diet, and endless other variations.

And most of these methods don’t seem all that difficult or complex.

Instead of evenly spacing your me ...

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