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Nutrition Diva

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All Episodes

00:17:40

Resistant starch: Your questions answered

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/07/16

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/transcriptMentioned in this episode: Episode 915, Multi-grain vs whole grainEpisode 560, Fiber 2.0—Fiber's New Science of Health-Boosting BenefitsEpisode 728, Tapping

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00:14:55

Are protein powders as filling as protein from real...

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/07/09

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 Diabetes and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com.Follow

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00:10:47

What’s the problem with seed oils? (Reissue)

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/07/02

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 topics including Diabetes and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at

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00:09:16

Are you making your smoothies all wrong?

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/06/25

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 Diabetes and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to

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00:15:12

Are GLP-1s the “cure” for our addictive food supply?

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/06/18

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 Diabetes and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com.Follow Nutrition Diva

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00:04:19

BONUS: Dirty Dozen - Much ado about nothing? (Reissue)

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/06/16

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 Eat? (Nutrition Diva #499)Mentioned in this episode:Calculate - Safe Fruits and Veggies New to Nutrition

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00:13:02

Should certain foods come with warning labels?

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/06/11

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 DopamineRelated Episodes:A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods | Nutrition DivaThe surprising links between UPFs and diet quality | Nutrition Diva 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

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00:16:27

Can we really be addicted to food? (With Dr. David...

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/06/04

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/transcriptReferencesEvidence for sugar addiction: behavioral and neurochemical effects of intermittent,

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00:10:43

Molecular Hydrogen: Legit breakthrough or the latest...

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/05/28

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 - PMCYou might also like these related episodes from topics discussed in this episode:Red yeast rice extract BerberineFatty liver Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/molecular-hydrogen-legit-breakthrough-or-the-latest-overhyped-supplement/transcriptNew to Nutrition Diva? Check out

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00:23:43

BONUS: Keeping our bones and bodies strong as we age...

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/05/26

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 special limited series made possible in part by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the

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00:10:59

Beef vs. beans: A shootout at the breakfast corral

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/05/21

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/transcriptNew 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 Diabetes and Gut Health!Have

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00:24:33

BONUS: Maintaining bone health during the hormonal...

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/05/19

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 by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. This series is dedicated

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00:12:41

Multi-grain vs whole grain

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/05/14

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 Diabetes and Gut Health!Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com.Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook

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00:21:01

BONUS: Maximizing peak bone mass during young...

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/05/12

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 series made in partnership with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef

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00:15:35

The raw truth about juicing

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/05/07

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 and more on "juicing" in our newest Spotify playlist! New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify

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00:18:38

BONUS: Laying the foundation for a lifetime of bone...

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/05/05

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 made in partnership with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.For

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00:10:48

Should fluoride still be in our water?

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/04/30

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 FluoridationWater fluoridation for the prevention of dental cariesDevelopmental fluoride neurotoxicity: a systematic review and meta-analysisNew 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

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00:11:06

What’s the deal with Fatty15?

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/04/23

A new anti-aging supplement claims to combat “cellular fragility”. There’s just one small problem. ReferencesEfficacy of dietary odd-chain saturated fatty acid pentadecanoic acid parallels broad associated health benefits in humans: could it be essential? | Scientific ReportsThe Dietary Total-Fat Content Affects the In Vivo Circulating C15:0 and C17:0 Fatty Acid Levels Independently - PMCBroader and safer clinically-relevant activities of pentadecanoic acid compared to omega-3: Evaluation of an

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00:09:35

What are senolytics (and should you be taking them)?

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/04/16

These compounds are said to fight aging by clearing “zombie cells” out of your body. Is there any science to back this up?ReferencesEffects of intermittent senolytic therapy on bone metabolism in postmenopausal women: a phase 2 randomized controlled trial - PubMedA pilot study of senolytics to improve cognition and mobility in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease - ScienceDirectJCI - Strategies targeting cellular senescenceTargeting senescent cells: approaches, opportunities, challenges -

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00:12:14

Pendulum probiotics: Breakthrough or bandwagon?

Nutrition Diva ·

2025/04/09

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 & CareNew to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes

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