Nutrition Diva

How to find out what’s in your water and find the best water filter for your situation. Find a full transcript here.  Other Nutrition Diva episodes mentioned in this episode:  Dirty Dozen - Much Ado About Nothing? Research mentioned in this episode:  EPA’s CCR Finder   NSF’s website Tap Water Database New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episod...

A shockingly high percentage of fish oil supplements are actually rancid–which means they may be doing more harm than good. Additional episodes mentioned in this episode: Fish oil and omega 3 fats Fish oil and prostate cancer risk Is it time to stop taking fish oil? Could fish oil actually increase your risk of cardiovascular events? Are omega-3 eggs as good as eating fish? Research mentioned in t...

A new meta-analysis evaluates the potential benefits of this muscle-building supplement. Can it make a significant difference?  Find our new Staying Strong as We Age playlist on these topics. References from this episode: Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between body flexibility and sarcopenia - PubMed Effects of protein supplementation on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical pe...

Resistant starch acts more like fiber than starch—and may offer unique benefits for blood sugar, gut health, and more. In this episode, we break down the different types, where to find them, and how they compare to other sources of fiber. Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/resistant-starch-your-questions-answered/transcript Mentioned in this episode:  Episode 915, Multi-gra...

Are protein powders as filling—or as effective—as whole food sources like meat, fish, or tofu?    New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!  We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health ! A...

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) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topic...

Studies suggest that common ingredient combinations can reduce nutrient absorption. But don’t abandon your smoothie routine just yet.    New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!  We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age , Diabetes , We...

Do the new anti-obesity medications treat a metabolic disease or a psychological one?    New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!  We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health ! Also, find...

Monica revisits The Dirty Dozen list and whether or not these foods with the highest level of pesticides are, in fact, unsafe to consume. This is a reissue of an episode that aired in 2024, and remains relevant, as the 2025 Dirty Dozen was recently released.  Related listening: What exactly are the advantages of eating seasonally? (Nutrition Diva #761) Pesticides on Our Plates: Is Our Food Safe to...

Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler believes it’s time to treat certain foods the way we treat cigarettes. But food is not tobacco.  Dr. Kessler's new book Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine Related Episodes: A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods | Nutrition Diva The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality | Nutrition Diva     New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlis...

Today's episode explores whether certain foods can be addictive, with insight from Dr. David Kessler, former FDA Commissioner and author of "Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine." Monica and Dr. Kessler discuss the concept of food addiction, compulsive eating, and the brain's reward system. Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/can-we-really-be-addicted-to-food-with-dr-david-kessler/tran...

There’s a lot of buzz about molecular hydrogen–and there is some science to talk about. Let’s sort the hope from the hype.  References:  Hydrogen Water: Extra Healthy or a Hoax?—A Systematic Review - PMC You might also like these related episodes from topics discussed in this episode: Red yeast rice extract  Berberine Fatty liver  Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/molecula...

As we enter our senior years, bone loss accelerates and the risk of fractures rises—but there’s still plenty we can do. In this final episode of our special series "Stronger Bones at Every Age ," we share practical nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise strategies to preserve bone density, reduce fall risk, and maintain mobility and independence in later life. "Stronger Bones at Every Age" is a specia...

Fiber and protein can both work to tame your appetite. But both have a lot of other important jobs to do as well. Can we optimize for both?  Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/beef-vs-beans-a-shootout-at-the-breakfast-corral/transcript New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!&...

During midlife, the focus shifts from building bone to preserving it. In the third installment of our special series "Stronger Bones at Every Age, " we explain how nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle habits in your 30s to 60s can help maintain bone density, prevent loss, and support long-term skeletal health. "Stronger Bones at Every Age" is a special limited series made possible in part b...

Do you think of these labels as being more or less interchangeable? Today, we’ll clear up some of the confusion around multi-grain and whole grain labels. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!  We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We A...

Teens and young adults are in their final window to build strong bones for life. In the second installment of our special series "Stronger Bones at Every Age," we explore how nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle habits during this critical stage shape lifelong bone health—and how parents and caregivers can support healthy development. "Stronger Bones at Every Age" is a special limited serie...

Juicing promises an easy way to cram more fruits and veggies into your day—but is it really a shortcut to better health? Mentioned in this episode: Are free radicals good for you? (Nutrition Diva #128) Food segregation (Nutrition Diva #34) Does blending destroy fiber? (Nutrition Diva #270) What are the benefits of a raw food diet? (Nutrition Diva #99)   You can find all the episodes listed above a...

In the first installment of our special series "Stronger Bones at Every Age," we explore how the choices we make in childhood can set the stage for lifelong bone health. We’ll look at the critical roles of calcium, protein, and physical activity—and share practical tips for helping kids build strong, resilient bones from the very start. "Stronger Bones at Every Age" is a special limited series mad...

HHS Secretary Kennedy wants to ban the use of fluoride in public water supplies. What are the arguments for and against this practice? References: CDC: Community Water Fluoridation Water fluoridation for the prevention of dental caries Developmental fluoride neurotoxicity: a systematic review and meta-analysis New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the be...

A new anti-aging supplement claims to combat “cellular fragility”. There’s just one small problem.  References Efficacy of dietary odd-chain saturated fatty acid pentadecanoic acid parallels broad associated health benefits in humans: could it be essential? | Scientific Reports The Dietary Total-Fat Content Affects the In Vivo Circulating C15:0 and C17:0 Fatty Acid Levels Independently - PMC Broad...

These compounds are said to fight aging by clearing “zombie cells” out of your body. Is there any science to back this up? References Effects of intermittent senolytic therapy on bone metabolism in postmenopausal women: a phase 2 randomized controlled trial - PubMed A pilot study of senolytics to improve cognition and mobility in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease - ScienceDirect JCI - S...

Four years ago, Pendulum Therapeutics launched a breakthrough probiotic clinically shown to improve blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes. Do their newer products live up to the hype? References: Improvements to postprandial glucose control in subjects with type 2 diabetes: a multicenter, double blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial of a novel probiotic formulation | BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Car...

Practical guidance on evaluating sources and tips to help you navigate misinformation. Nutrition Diva archives: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes Research Tools: PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Cochrane Library https://www.cochranelibrary.com Examine.com https://examine.com Balanced, Reliable Sources for Health Information: Mayo Clinic Health Information https://www.mayoclinic...

Travelers who avoid wheat in the U.S. frequently claim that European bread is no problem. What’s going on? New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!  We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut H...