Nutrition Diva
Every week, Monica Reinagel peels back the layers of nutrition news and research, answers listener questions, and helps you feel more confident about your food and nutrition choices.
Episodes
Some argue that obesity does not necessarily increase your health risks. Science suggests otherwise.
Related listening:
Turning down the food noise, with Dr. Nina Crowley (Nutrition Diva #760)
Ozempic plateaus, muscle loss, and more (Nutrition Diva #738)
Why Weight Loss Is Harder for Some than Others (Nutrition Diva #616)
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Separate and combined associations of obesity and metabolic health with coronary heart dis...
Influencers are sounding the alarm about the many alleged dangers of seed oils. Let’s look at the evidence.
Related listening:
Does the Ratio of Omega-6 Fats Really Matter? (Nutrition Diva #185)
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.
Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.
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Collagen supplements are promoted as a way to plump your skin, cushion your joints, and enhance your workout. What’s the evidence to support the claims?
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.
Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.
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Monica discusses The Dirty Dozen list and whether or not these foods with the highest level of pesticides are, in fact, unsafe to consume.
Related listening:
What exactly are the advantages of eating seasonally? (Nutrition Diva #761)
Pesticides on Our Plates: Is Our Food Safe to Eat? (Nutrition Diva #499)
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Calculate - Safe Fruits and Veggies
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcri...
Eating fresh local produce is a great idea. But there's no reason to avoid fruits and vegetables because they aren't in season.
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Are Hydroponic Vegetables Less Nutritious? (Nutrition Diva #379)
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.
Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.
In today's episode, we're exploring the phenomenon of “food noise,” how it relates to our overall health and weight management, and some ways to turn down the volume.
Dr. Nina Crowley is a registered dietitian as well as a doctor of psychology–affectionately known to her friends and colleagues as the “Psycho-dietitian.“ Nina has years of experience working in the field of bariatrics and as an educator and advocate against weight s...
I respond to a recent article in the New York Times highlighting revised guidelines on managing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). The article states there is no solid evidence to suggest that dieting has any significant impact on symptoms. However, absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
Mentioned in this episode:
International Evidence-based Guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ov...
How could the recent trend of taking salt supplements affect your bone health?
Related listening:
Should you be eating (way) more salt? (Nutrition Diva #755)
Does a High Protein Diet Weaken Your Bones? (Nutrition Diva #427)
How fiber builds strong bones (Nutrition Diva #632)
Mentioned in this episode:
Bone Health Workshop with Joanne Fagerstrom, PT, CFP
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available...
Niacin is not a nutrient that you hear too much about. But a new research study has people concerned about their intake.
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Can these supplements help you lower cholesterol without drugs? (Nutrition Diva # 687)
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I don't doubt that there's a link between highly-processed junk food and increased risk of chronic disease. But the way we are defining UPFs threatens to bake an awful lot of privilege into our food policy.
Related listening:
A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods (Nutrition Diva #735)
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Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses
Since their wildly successful introduction in 2019, plant-based burgers like Beyond and Impossible have continued to evolve. Let’s take a look at the latest formulations and how they compare to each other and to real beef.
Mentioned in this episode:
Nutritional Comparison of Plant-Based Burgers (Nutrition Over Easy blog)
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.
Have a nutrit...
Last week, I joined Tom Hall on WYPR FM (my local NPR station here in Baltimore), for a segment on Midday, a daily news and current events show. We discussed the recent announcement by the White House of an additional $1.7 billion dollar commitment to their ongoing campaign to reduce hunger and food insecurity in the United States. With the gracious permission of Baltimore Public Media and WYPR-FM in Baltimore, we are including an...
Tiny plastic particles are ubiquitous in our food, water, and environment. What are the potential harms and what can we do to protect ourselves?
Mentioned in this Episode:
Food and human safety: the impact of microplastics (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition)
Influencers are claiming that most of us should be taking in a lot more salt than is recommended. Are they right?
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Are we eating too much protein (or not enough)? (Nutrition Diva #699)
What is water weight? (Nutrition Diva #468)
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Potassium content of common foods (Nutrition Over Easy Blog)
A closer look at health claims for a popular greens supplement. Plus, a new study links plant protein with healthy aging.
Mentioned in this episode:
AG1® Induces a Favorable Impact on Gut Microbial Structure and Functionality (MDPI)
AG1® Increases Short-Chained Fatty Acid Production in the SHIME Model (MDPI)
AG1® Demonstrates Superior Mineral Bioaccessibility and Bioavailability (MDPI)
Some claim that drinking the milk of other animals—or drinking milk beyond infancy—is both unnatural and unhealthy. How do the arguments for and against consuming milk stack up?
Related listening:
Review of What the Health (Nutrition Diva #437)
Does Dairy Weaken your bones (Nutrition Diva #269)
Does Milk Increase Breast Cancer Risk? (Nutrition Diva #565)
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Review of You Are What You Eat (Abby Langer)
Some advice for those who want to help their friends and family eat healthier. And some tips for those just starting out on the healthy eating journey.
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.
Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.
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A round up of listener questions on processed foods, plant-based meats, and how to make sure you’re getting the right amount of protein, carb, and fats.
Related listening:
Protein Density: How To Get More Protein for Fewer Calories (Nutrition Diva #483)
How to Increase Fiber Without Overloading on Calories (Nutrition Diva #479)
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Protein Density of foods (Chart)
Fiber Density (Chart)
It's a good idea to minimize your exposure to pesticides. But you might be surprised to find out where they are (and aren't) lurking.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pesticide Use by Consumers (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
How you can Help Pollinators (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Food is food. Medicine is medicine. We need both.
Mentioned in this episode:
Impact of Produce Prescriptions on Diet, Food Security, and Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes
Effect of an Intensive Food-as-Medicine Program on Health and Health Care Use
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.
Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voic...
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