Nutrition Diva

 Is there a carcinogen lurking in your corn flakes? References:  A Review of Dietary Intake of Acrylamide in Humans - PMC (nih.gov) Acrylamide Intake through Diet and Human Cancer Risk - PMC 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 top...

How to spot nutrition misinformation online and find sources you can trust. Related Links: How to spot questionable nutrition information MyFitnessPal blog  Register for the upcoming webinar series here 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...

In this special episode, host of the QDT podcast, Project Parenthood Chelsea Dorcich talks with pediatric nutritionist Jill Castle about her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size." Check out more great parenting content from Chelsea Dorcich on the Project Parenthood podcast! To learn more about Jill Castle, including how to purchase her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size", visit JillCastle.com New...

The surprising ways that fermented and cultured foods support your health. Check out my special Spotify playlist of episodes dedicated to Gut Health here ! 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...

For the millions of college students who struggle to pay for food, help is available. Resources: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Estimated Eligibility and Receipt among Food Insecure College Students | U.S. GAO FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid Public Benefit Finder for California Students Swipe Out Hunger New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collec...

How to eat healthy when time, space, and money is tight Resources The College Vegetarian Cookbook: 150 Easy, Budget-Friendly Recipes by Stephanie McKercher  The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Recipes to Survive the Next Four Years by Pamela Ellgen The College Cookbook: 101 Simple, Cheap and Healthy Recipes with QR Code Video Demonstrations by J.W. Warren  The Quick and Easy College Cookbook: 300 H...

How to harness the full power and benefits of of Isoflavones. 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 a playlist of our bone hea...

Delving into the science behind Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and its potential link to cardiovascular disease. Mentioned in this episode:  Soluble Dietary Fiber Reduces Trimethylamine Metabolism via Gut Microbiota and Co-Regulates Host AMPK Pathways | National Library of Medicine | 2017 Dec (nbci.nlm.nih.gov) Dietary fiber intervention modulates the formation of the cardiovascular risk factor tri...

Examining whether vitamins and nutrients can really be absorbed through the skin using products like patches and creams.  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...

These naturally occurring proteins can replace sugar in foods. How do these new ingredients stack up against other low or no-calorie sweeteners? Mentioned in this episode: Sweet proteins – Potential replacement for artificial low calorie sweeteners - PMC (nih.gov) Related listening: Here’s how artificial sweeteners change your microbiome (Nutrition Diva #682) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our s...

US consumers are spending 3 billion dollars a year on probiotic supplements. Are they getting a good return on investment? Mentioned in this episode: Choosing an appropriate probiotic product for your patient: An evidence-based practical guide Fiber content of common foods Impact of probiotics on colonizing microbiota of the gut Are probiotics and prebiotics effective in the prevention of travelle...

Yogurt makers can now say that eating yogurt reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes. What do know about this new “qualified claim”? Mentioned in this episode: Dairy consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes (BMS Medicine) 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 playlis...

How does our desire to avoid processed foods square with our out-of-control snacking habits? References: 2024 Food & Health Survey - International Food Information Council Snacking: A cause for concern - ScienceDirect Snack Food, Satiety, and Weight - PubMed (nih.gov) What Is a Snack, Why Do We Snack, and How Can We Choose Better Snacks? A Review of the Definitions of Snacking, Motivations to Snac...

Discussing the difference between acidic and acid-forming foods, explains how the body maintains pH balance, and evaluates the potential health benefits and misconceptions surrounding pH-balancing diets. 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 specifi...

All about prebiotic sodas including their fiber content, health benefits, and how they compare to kombucha. Mentioned in this episode: ND 412 What Apple Cider Vinegar Can (and Can't) Do For You Nutrition GPA app Research: Health Effects and Sources of Prebiotic Dietary Fiber - PMC (nih.gov) Global, distinctive, and personal changes in molecular and microbial profiles by specific fibers in humans:...

Exploring the world of kefir, from its health benefits to its unique fermentation process.  Related links: https://culturesforhealth.com/ 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 , W...

A new study adds more doubt to the value of fish oil supplementation for heart disease prevention. 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 !...

Learn why whole foods often provide a nutritional edge, when supplements might be necessary, and how timing impacts nutrient availability. Related listening: Is it time to stop taking fish oil? (Nutrition Diva #604) Research references:  Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study | BMJ Medicine Associations of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement U...

Magnesium may or may not help prevent muscle cramps. Here’s why. References: Magnesium for muscle cramps | Cochrane An Evidence-Based Review of the Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com) Cause of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC) — altered neuromuscular control, dehydration or electrolyte depletion? | B...

Bloggers recommend everything from bleach to baking soda. Food safety experts insist that tap water is all you need. What’s the best way to kill germs on fresh produce? Related listening: We’re losing the sodium wars—but potassium could help turn the tide (Nutrition Diva #708) Research references: Antibacterial action of vinegar against food-borne pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli | N...

Super food or expensive pond scum? Is this “green food” worth the greenbacks? Find out what nutritional benefits spirulina offers. Also, we review promising research on saffron for mental health and cognition. Related listening: Why You Need More (Not Less) Phytic Acid in Your Diet (Nutrition Diva #612) Are powdered green supplements like AG1 worth the money? (Nutrition Diva #754) Research referen...

Learn how what you eat affects how you feel. Related listening:   How Food Affects Mood (Part 1) (Nutrition Diva #282) How Food Affects Mood (Part 2) (Nutrition Diva #283) A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods (Nutrition Diva #735) We need a better way to define ultra-processed food (Nutrition Diva #757 BONUS) Research references: Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric...

A couple of recent news stories are causing concern about chemical exposure from foods that we would normally consider healthy. How does this affect your food choices?  Related listening: What’s the Difference between hazard and risk? (Nutrition Diva #355) Mentioned in this episode: Produce Without Pesticides . (Consumer Reports) Patterns of Seafood Consumption Among New Hampshire Residents Sugges...

Sea moss supplements are promoted as being good for thyroid, digestive, skin and immune health. What’s the evidence to support the claims? Related listening: The Carrageenan Controversy (Nutrition Diva #276) Research references: Review of harmful gastrointestinal effects of carrageenan in animal experiments. | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 109, No. 10 (nih.gov) Effects of kelp supplemen...

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) Mentioned in this episode: Separate and combined associations of obesity and...