logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2010
5 m

084 ND Is Pasta A Diet Disaster?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
About this episode
Pasta is high in carbohydrates but that doesn't mean that it has no place on your plate. Here are some tips on how to enjoy pasta without blowing your diet or nutrition. Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! 
Up next
Nov 19
When “healthy eating” means eating more
<p>840. Eating healthy is usually understood to mean eating less. So, what happens when you actually need to eat more—and everything you’ve learned about ‘good choices’ suddenly works against you?</p><p>Related episodes:</p><p>702, <a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/e ... Show More
10m 43s
Nov 12
Getting the lead out (of your protein shake)
<p>839. Lots of us rely on powders and shakes to meet our protein goals. A new report suggests that this could be exposing us to “concerning” levels of lead.</p><p>Resources:</p><p><a href="https://nutritionovereasy.com/calculator">Protein intake calculator</a></p><p><a href="htt ... Show More
11m 2s
Nov 5
Touching GRAS: What ‘generally recognized as safe’ really means
<p>838. Are manufacturers using a regulatory loophole to sneak untested chemicals into our food? In this episode, we break down what GRAS really means, why it exists, and how the process works. </p><p><i>Resources:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.hfpappexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdc ... Show More
12m 28s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2023
Episode 170: B Answers: What are nutrient dense foods?
In today's episode, we answer a listener's question on what are nutrient-dense foods, what are the best foods for the brain and in which order should you be eating your meals. Subscribe to the newsletter here. Click here to download my healthy recipes ebook with over 20 simple re ... Show More
18m 14s
Jan 2024
Why Does Eating Protein or Vegetables First Give You Better Weight Loss?
<p>Today, we have an interesting take on blood sugar balance and weight loss: food sequencing! Does the order of the food you eat in a meal influence how much weight you can lose? Does eating vegetables and protein first before grain carbohydrates affect your blood sugar levels a ... Show More
38m 40s
Aug 2023
The great calorie deception: Are food labels misleading?
Millions of us are counting calories every day. But do we know if those numbers truly reflect the energy we get from eating? It’s about time that we debunked the “one-size-fits-all” approach to calorie counting and unmasked the outdated methodologies that contribute to inaccuraci ... Show More
21m 24s
Nov 2022
Is Protein Overrated?
Why do carbs and fats get so much shade? It seems like protein is always the “it” girl and in the world of nutrition misinformation, fats and carbs have historically been associated with weight gain, which has created fear around these food groups. Today we’re talking about wheth ... Show More
33m 54s
Mar 2019
Ep15: Sports Nutrition Q&A
Ready to discuss one of my favorite topics with you about Sports Nutrition. I collected the questions you asked me on Instagram and answered in this podcast.   Some of the questions include: What should I eat before and after exercise? How can I maintain my muscles while I’m on a ... Show More
17m 38s
Oct 2020
Ep91: Pascale Nakhle: Is Exercise & Nutrition Enough?
Do you sometimes feel like you’re doing everything right from exercising to eating well but all of a sudden you just don’t want to do it anymore? Is there something beyond nutrition and exercise that needs to be added to this equation to help you live your best healthy life? My g ... Show More
47m 41s
Nov 2020
Ep94: Pros & Cons Of Nutrition Facts On The Menu
Are you a big fan of nutritional facts on the menu? As with all things, there’s 2 sides to every story: so we’re going to talk about the pros and cons of having those facts readily available to us on menus and  hopefully by the end of this episode, you’ll know why it’s important ... Show More
21m 7s
Jan 2022
In Defense of Carbs
Keto, Atkins, Low-Carb, No-Carb, it’s all over your Instagram feed and the ‘wellness’ blogs and WE ARE OVER IT.  Carbs are not the enemy and we’re are here to tell you why carbs (and a lot of them) are a critical part of our diet. In today’s episode, we deep dive into the myths a ... Show More
17m 25s
Aug 2020
Ep83: How To Make Healthy Home Cooked Food Appetizing
If you ever wanted to cook home made food that’s both healthy and delicious, this is the episode to listen to. My guest is Rana Abou Salman and she gives you a bunch of tips on how to make flavorful food at home, and it doesn’t have to cost you that much time or energy. There’s a ... Show More
1h 5m