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

Monica Reinagel
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March 1, 2011
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 In her highly-anticipated guidebook she sorts through all the conflicting nutrition information out there and busts outdated food myths, so you'll know exactly what to eat (and what to avoid) once and for all.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 This book gets to the heart of how to nourish your family and debunks all those outdated nutritional myths in the process.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

About 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.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (March 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312676417
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312676414
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,533 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

For more about me and what I'm up to, please visit my website at NutritionOverEasy.com where I regularly post nutrition Q&A, videos, new recipes I've developed, and other fun stuff. Also, connect with me on Facebook and Twitter! Just search for NutritionDiva.

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
If you've ever been into nutrition, particularly if you've read a lot, this is the book for you. Avid Reader  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
The recipes are very good as well-super easy and delicious!! Mindi Johnson  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Anyone Interested in Food March 1, 2011
Format:Paperback
I came across the Nutrition Diva's podcast a while back and it was love at first listen. Monica Reinagle is able to express what is healthy in terms of science (not hysteria or fad). Her research is objective and extensive.

I recognize some of the content from her podcast and newsletters in the book, and it is really nice to have all that information in one place (that can be highlighted and post-it noted!) However, the information in there is not simply a written version of what podcast fans have already heard. There is quite a bit of new information.

Reinagle gives advice for shopping, stocking your pantry, and how to handle prepackaged foods. Possibly my favorite part of the book is the second half which consists of a diet makeover for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacking, desserts, and drinking. The book also contains some healthy recipes.

If you are a fan of the podcast or simply someone looking for a comprehensive book on nutrition that you don't need a Ph.D to read I would highly recommend this book.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars great basic info March 8, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
I am a nutritionist for a chain of grocery stores, so I'm pretty familiar with healthy eating. Sometimes I get so caught up in my work world that I forget that most people have never really learned much about nutrition at all--and this book is the perfect tool to help with that. I do run across people who want to start at the beginning and totally revamp how they approach food, and they don't know where to start. Secrets for a Healthy Diet puts all the information in one place and presents it in user-friendly--but never condescending--terms. It all seems simple and achievable, and clearly sorts fact from fiction. Each segment--from grocery shopping to cooking--is broken down into segments that allow the reader to build upon each step of knowledge.

I like how Monica goes into detail to explain foods such as grains--so readers know what to look for when they shop. Her overall theme keeps returning to the idea of eating real foods, not chemicals, and looking for foods in the ingredient labels you find--rather than chemicals and additives. Her tone is conversational--nothing feels like a lecture. Instead, it's a discussion you'd have with a more-experienced friend. It's not threatening.

The world of food and nutrition is full of conflicting opinions, and Monica takes the time to explore the pros and cons of food topics, leaving the reader to make the final decision, based on personal criteria. The section on artificial sweeteners never really promotes one type over another, but instead lists the various choices, and then gives an overview of each item, going over the negatives as well as the positives. It's that trust--the belief that the reader is an intelligent person who can weigh the evidence and come up with their own decision--that resounds throughout.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best nutrition book! March 23, 2011
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I'm a nurse, but learning about exercise and nutrition is my passion. This book has got to be the best I've read on nutrition. It's full of info, but not boring. It's very easy to find any topic you're looking for more info on, or you can just read it through. The recipes are very good as well-super easy and delicious!!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book! August 24, 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is BY FAR the most helpful book I have ever read on nutrition. The author does an excellent job educating her readers on what truly matters when it comes to eating right. It is not a PLAN or a DIET, but a book on what is the best food to fuel your body and very practical tips on ways to make that happen. I have to really like a book to take the time to write a review and I LOVED this book! Buy it! You will not be sorry.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nutrition Information You Can Rely On To Be Honest November 30, 2011
Format:Paperback
In 2011, Monica Reinagel has exploded on the scene with one of the most-listened to health podcasts on iTunes called Nutrition Diva's Quick & Dirty Tips, a fabulous accompanying blog with lots of recipes and commentary about nutrition called Nutrition Over Easy. She adds to that this awesome new book entitled Nutrition Diva's Secrets for a Healthy Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and What to Stop Worrying About.

Life has been good for this low-carb friendly nutritionist who told me she was actually inspired to take her passion for healthy living and expand it to a wider audience after appearing on my podcast three years ago. How cool! Now Monica is seeking to change the world one listener at a time on her own show by educating them about a wide variety of topics related to their diet and the impact it can have on their health. There's a lot of terrible information being spread out there about what constitutes a healthy diet and I for one am glad to have somebody like Monica Reinagel sharing the truth!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars super easy to understand
Good basic book on nutrition. Not too preachy and offers lots of good tips on how to eat healthy. Her writing style keeps you interested and makes nutrition entertaining.
Published 2 days ago by Tara
4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic info, easy to read
I'm a fan of Monica Reinagel's podcasts (though I do tire of the incessant advertising you have to listen to during each podcast). This book is a great alternative. Read more
Published 1 month ago by It's all in the feet
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Sensible Savvy
Monica Reinagel offers a little gem with this book. It's full of sense and savvy, easy to read, motivating and engaging.
Published 2 months ago by Paradiva
5.0 out of 5 stars The Diva is awesome
In both this book and her podcasts, her recommendations are based on science more than any other nutritionists I have encountered. She isn't at all gullible like Dr. Read more
Published 2 months ago by F. Bailey Norwood
1.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I thought it would be
I read this book once and only halfway through. I lost interest. The information was very standard and in most books of this type. I gave it away.
Published 5 months ago by K. Watts
5.0 out of 5 stars Read anything Monica writes.
You can be guaranteed that anything you read from the Monica Reinagel (the Nutrition Diva) is well researched, unbiased and true nutrition information that you can rely upon,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by B. Greenfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Great info from a source you can trust.
I listen to her podcast and am comfortable that she knows her stuff. I found myself highlighting lots of passages on my android while reading it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mike_in_Pennsylvania
5.0 out of 5 stars Already alot of practical info
I have only read about a quarter of the book and already have learned alot of good, practical tips to eat well that also is easy on my budget. I love Monica :)
Published 23 months ago by A. Terrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical guide to eating healthy
I recently graduated from college and am trying to eat well (not the way I did in college). This book was easy to understand and gives specific tips for what ingredients and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Brian
5.0 out of 5 stars These aren't secrets, these are the facts!
This is a very well done book. I haven't completed it yet, but what I have gone through, I can tell that it will help most people out there. Read more
Published 23 months ago by R. Coley
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