Every week, Monica Reinagel peels back the layers of nutrition news and research, answers listener questions, and helps you feel more confident... more
Monica explores whether fiber supplements like Metamucil or Benefiber are necessary for digestive health. While fiber is crucial for digestion,... more
A new study suggests that lycopene may have antidepressant-like effects in mice. But what does this really mean for you?
A new study finds that vitamin K2 may be helpful for nighttime leg cramps. What else can it do for... more
Why do late-night snack cravings hit so hard? It’s more than just willpower—circadian rhythms, sleep, and modern habits all play... more
Experts say we need to eat more beans. Let’s look at why (and how) we should do this.
In this special 800th episode, Monica takes a look back at how much nutrition science has changed since the podcast... more
In this special bonus episode, Monica responds to a listener who wrote her about a claim from Eat, Drink, and... more
Explore what science says about DHA and folic acid for brain health—and who most benefits from taking them.
Diving into the science behind Gymnema sylvestre, an herb that dulls sweet taste perception and may reduce sugar cravings. Why... more
Is high fructose corn syrup as harmful as its reputation suggests? Monica revisits the HFCS debate to separate science from... more