Nutrition Diva

Thanksgiving is this week; a time to gather with friends and family, be grateful for all we have, and stuff ourselves silly. Nonetheless, it’s no fun to push yourself away from the table and realize – too late! – that you’ve eaten to the point of discomfort. We'll help give you strategies that can help you enjoy this year’s feast without regrets. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LD...

Do you ever suspect that something is derailing your diet? In this episode we'll  go over a significant yet often overlooked area of nutrition: unplanned eating.  We also answer a listener question about mushrooms and FODMAPS. RELATED EPISODES What is the FODMAP diet? Beyond FODMAPs with Beth Rosen RD Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast. H...

Dairy is a relatively recent addition to the human diet. How did early humans get enough calcium to develop and maintain healthy bones?  RESEARCH CITED  Calcium in Evolutionary Perspective The roles of calcium and vitamin D in skeletal health: an evolutionary perspective   Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Sen...

How and where (and why!) mushrooms fit into a healthy eating pattern.  Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Nutrition Diva is...

A new class of obesity medications is revolutionizing obesity care. Will this make bariatric surgery obsolete? Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more die...

A big salad can be the healthiest meal of your day. But it’s also possible for salads to miss the mark. Here are six steps that will help you build the perfect salad. Mentioned: How to make a better vinaigrette 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...

Clearing up some confusion about the weight loss drugs. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Nutrition Diva is a part of Quick...

How do hormones in milk affect growth, puberty, and health? Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Nutrition Diva is a part of Q...

Personalized nutrition works–but NOT for the reasons we think. This week, let’s take a look at dietary fads that claim to be tailored to your specific needs. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitte...

Dr. Julie Hess joins the show to discuss a surprising proof-of-concept study that shows that processed foods may not be the villains we think of them as. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more d...

High-dose calcium supplements have been linked to heart risks. Are calcium-fortified foods any better?   Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and...

We heard from so many people that you loved the interview with  Junja Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips from the Food, We Need To Talk podcast . Monica, Junja, and Eddie actually continued their conversation over on the Food, We Need To Talk feed, so today, we're bringing you that episode in its entirety. And don't forget to pick up your copy of the Food, We Need To Talk book , now available in indepen...

In all likelihood, you’re overestimating the quality of your diet. Here are a few tips for interrogating your nutritional blind spots. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the...

Creatine has a long history of use with bodybuilders. But new research suggests it may play a role in preserving cognitive function as well. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe...

The common condition known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is being renamed. Here’s why. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition t...

An important update on the MIND diet, a dietary pattern that has garnered attention for its potential to support brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook...

Let's get up-to-date on resistant starches, a category of nutrients that appear to offer a variety of benefits across the body. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsle...

Are fruits and vegetables getting less nutritious thanks to soil depletion? Let's take a look at some of the latest research. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newslett...

In this special bonus episode of the Nutrition Diva podcast, we celebrate our 15th anniversary! You'll hear a conversation between Monica Reinagel, Mignon Fogarty (Grammar Girl), and Laura Adams (Money Girl). All three of our podcasts are part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network, which was founded by Mignon, and Laura is also celebrating her 15th anniversary this summer! Listen in to hear...

As we celebrate 15 years of the Nutrition Diva podcast, there’s a growing sense that nutrition science can’t be trusted. To celebrate this anniversary, I’ll be giving away some nutrition advice in a custom audio clip. Got a nutrition argument you need settled? Want to get the definitive take on a nutrition question? Enter your question in this form and I'll be picking a winner on August 2nd: https...

Joining me today on Nutrition Diva are Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips of the hit podcast and now a new book of the same name Food We Need to Talk. Highlights from our conversation: Breaking down the false dichotomy between “good” and “bad” foods, or between “healthy” diets and everything else. Is the food supply, on balance, safer than people think or more dangerous than people think? The neces...

A lot has changed since we last talked about farm-raised  versus wild-caught fish, so let's check in on the latest research. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newslette...

This natural compound is getting a lot of buzz as a blood-sugar modulator. What’s the science say about its benefits and safety? Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsl...

On this episode we'll talk about phytoestrogens in soybeans, and whether they have estrogen-like effects in women—for better or for worse. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to...

The World Health Organization declares that, for most people, non-nutritive sweeteners (including natural ones like stevia) have more risks than benefits.  Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Find Nutrition Diva on Facebook and Twitter...