Nutrition Diva's Secrets for a Healthy Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and What to Stop Worrying About

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Tired of trying to figure out what you should be eating for breakfast, or whether it's ever OK to eat before going to bed?  Want to know which type of milk, or cereals, or meats are best so that food shopping is easier?

 

Millions of people already eat, look, and feel better thanks to popular podcast host and board-certified nutritionist Monica Reinagel. In her highly-anticipated guidebook she sorts through all the conflicting nutrition information out there and busts ...

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Tired of trying to figure out what you should be eating for breakfast, or whether it's ever OK to eat before going to bed?  Want to know which type of milk, or cereals, or meats are best so that food shopping is easier?

 

Millions of people already eat, look, and feel better thanks to popular podcast host and board-certified nutritionist Monica Reinagel. In her highly-anticipated guidebook she sorts through all the conflicting nutrition information out there and busts outdated food myths, so you'll know exactly what to eat (and what to avoid) once and for all. Don't worry if pasta makes you happy, if chocolate keeps you sane, or if you just can't stand broccoli; no food is off limits and none is required. Instead, Monica walks you through every aisle of the grocery store and through each meal and snack of the day, helping you make healthier choices and answering your burning questions, including:

  • How often should you eat?
  • Which organic foods are worth the extra cost?
  • Does cooking vegetables destroy the vitamins?
  • Should foods be combined in certain ways for better digestion?

Complete with grocery shopping lists, simple, delicious recipes, and sample meal plans, Nutrition Diva's Secrets for a Healthy Diet will have you feeling healthier, looking better than ever before, and no longer worrying about what to eat for dinner.

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Finally, an essential guide to rational, balanced eating! With her practical tips and realistic outlook, Monica Reinagel makes healthful eating simple and deprivation-free. No one should live without enjoying foods she loves, and with this smart, easy guide, you don’t have to.

—Lucy Danziger, Editor-in-Chief, SELF Magazine

Monica takes all of the confusion out of healthy eating with advice that's smart, to the point, and, best of all, completely doable. This book gets to the heart of how to nourish your family and debunks all those outdated nutritional myths in the process. Don't go to the supermarket without it.

—Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S., and award-winning NY Times bestselling author of The Fat Flush Plan and Zapped

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780312676414
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press
  • Publication date: 3/1/2011
  • Edition description: First Edition
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 256
  • Sales rank: 289,402
  • Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.20 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Meet the Author

Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS is the creator of the #1-ranked Nutrition Diva podcast and the author of three previous books on health and nutrition. In recent years, she has served as Chief Nutritionist for NutritionData.com, one of the internet’s leading nutrition information sites, and is a frequent contributor to SELF magazine and Epicurious.com.  Monica holds a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition and is a licensed and board-certified nutrition specialist. She received her professional culinary training at L’Academie de Cuisine in Washington, D.C. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, the American College of Nutrition, and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Monica is also a professional opera singer and has performed with opera companies and orchestras throughout the United States and Germany.

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Table of Contents

Preface ix

Introduction 1

Part 1 Nutrition Diva's Guide to the Grocery Store 3

1 Shopping the Perimeter 5

Fresh Produce 5

The Dairy Case 14

Eggs 30

Juice 32

The Meat Department 33

The Fish Counter 40

2 Stocking the Pantry 45

Grains 45

Pasta 50

Breads 54

Cereal 56

Flour 58

Sweeteners 60

Salt 68

Herbs and Spices 70

Oils 71

Vinegars 77

Nuts and Seeds 80

Dried Fruit 82

Dried Beans 83

Canned Veggies 84

3 Packaged and Prepared Foods 86

Packaged Foods 87

How to use The Nutrition Facts Label 91

Meals to Go 94

Sweet and Salty Treats 95

Beverages 98

Part 2 The 24-Hour Diet Makeover 105

4 Breakfast of Divas 107

Coffee, Tea, or Caffeine Free? 107

When to Eat Breakfast 113

What to Eat for Breakfast 115

How Much to Eat for Breakfast 125

Breakfast on the Fly 127

5 Power Lunch 129

What to Eat For Lunch 130

Carry-Out and Casual Dining 136

How Much Should You Eat for Lunch? 141

6 Snacking Well 142

Snacking is Optional 142

How to Snack Properly 147

7 Dinner Done Right 157

What to Eat For Dinner 158

How to Cook Meat 160

How to Cook Vegetables 162

Grains and Other Starches 165

How Much Should You Eat For Dinner? 169

Eating Dinner Out 169

Late-Night Snacking 172

8 Drinks and Desserts 174

Alcoholic Beverages 174

Sweet Stuff 176

9 Curtain Calls 181

Nutritional Supplements 181

Nutrition and Exercise 189

Diet Trends 191

Still Have Questions? 196

Nutrition Diva's Recipes 197

Sample Meal Plans 223

Shopping Guide 227

Serving Size Guide 232

Guide to Cooking Methods 233

Acknowledgments 234

Index 235

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  • Posted February 24, 2011

    Life-Saver!

    Monica Renagel's book, Nutrition Diva's Secrets for a Healthy Diet, perfectly condenses all of the information about nutrition for someone who is looking to improve their overall health and everyday choices. With the plethora of options and packages with deceptive marketing, this book serves as a great guide to debunking all of the food myths out there and finding out what myths actually hold some truth. You'll want to carry it with you everywhere!

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  • Posted February 21, 2011

    Monica certainly makes eating right easy and fulfilling!

    A person can learn a lot by just reading the quick and dirty secrets after each informational topic but don't lose out on the specifics!

    Everyone knows about the basic food groups and portions but Monica tells us the purpose of each, how they interact when consumed, and their benefits and consequences. She does this through a simple written and common sense approach. An excellent resource for meal planning and making good choices in the dining-out jungle! But she doesn't stop there, as an extra bonus, you get recipes, sample meal plans, shopping guide, serving size guide, and a guide to cooking methods.

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  • Posted February 19, 2011

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    An Extremely Convenient Resource Manual

    Including the word "Secrets" in the title may be a stretch but Monica Reinagel has put together an extremely convenient resource manual for what to buy and how to eat. Like Reinagel's "The Inflammation-Free Diet Plan," we'll keep this one handy and refer to it often. From strategic shopping to gimmick-free eating to healthy new recipes, "Secrets" provides smart and remarkably laid back advice for just about anyone. Reinagel's advice is easier to take for those more experienced in the kitchen, but still doable for everyone. The book is packed with both quick tips and lengthier excurses on interesting topics. The content should play well with any otherwise healthy diet. It is a bit more environment-conscious than I would expect from a book on diet and nutrition, but that does not hamper its efficacy. Easy to read and worthwhile. 4 out of 5 stars.

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