Nutrition Diva
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.
Episodes
846. The internet has lots to say about how coffee affects your stomach. Unfortunately, most of it is wrong.
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845. A look back at the biggest food and nutrition trends of the last year, plus, a glimpse into my crystal ball.
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735 - A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods
789 - The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality
827 - Toxic tea bags? Sorting fact from fear
837 - Can healthier soil make food more nutritious? Yes, but…
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169. What should you eat before and after drinking alcohol?
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844. A recent study claimed to identify a mechanism by which soybean oil drives obesity (and coconut oil does not). But the interactions between diet and biology are rarely as black-and-white as the headlines suggest.
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843. A closer look at how these alleged water-hogs stack up against other crops in terms of nutrition, environmental and economic impacts.
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Water-indexed benefits and impacts of California almonds - ScienceDirect
Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Understanding Your Orchard's Water Requirements
842. With holiday indulgence season approaching, IV drip lounges promise to “undo” the damage—but do they deliver?
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To IV or Not to IV: The Science Behind Intravenous Vitamin Therapy - PMC
State Policies and Facility Practices of IV Hydration Spas in the US | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network
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104 - Can You Get Too Many Vitamins?
There’s definitely a lot of individual variation. But knowing the half-life of caffeine is useful…especially if you actually understand what the half-life of a substance actually means.
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#620: Is coffee good or bad for you?
#361: How to find coffee that won’t bother your stomach
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840. Eating healthy is usually understood to mean eating less. So, what happens when you actually need to eat more—and everything you’ve learned about ‘good choices’ suddenly works against you?
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702, Nutrient dense vs energy dense
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839. Lots of us rely on powders and shakes to meet our protein goals. A new report suggests that this could be exposing us to “concerning” levels of lead.
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838. Are manufacturers using a regulatory loophole to sneak untested chemicals into our food? In this episode, we break down what GRAS really means, why it exists, and how the process works.
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Database of substances added to foods
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837. Regenerative farming focuses on improving the health of the soil. How does this translate into improved human health? It’s a bit more complex than you might think.
Resources:
Regenerative Farmers of America
Find regenerative farms near you
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Changes in USDA food composition data for 43 garden crops, 1950 to 1999 - PubMed
Declining Fruit and Vegetable Nutrient Composition: What Is the Evidence? - HortSc...
673. Can daily blueberry consumption actually improve your brain health? A 2022 study finds that daily blueberry consumption may help improve your cognitive abilities. But the researchers left one important question unanswered.
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836. Fast-food chains are frying their French fries in beef tallow instead of vegetable oil. Is this actually a healthier choice—or just clever marketing?
Episodes mentioned in this episode:
185: Does the Ratio of Omega 6 Really Matter?
763: What’s the problem with seed oils
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835. A new study suggests that a short eating window more than doubles your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. But is that really what the data shows?
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834. Is stress really to blame for stubborn belly fat—or is this just the latest internet hype? Let’s look at the science behind cortisol, belly fat, and what truly works.
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833. From broccoli to red wine, certain foods are promoted as natural estrogen blockers. Is there any science to support the claims?
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Could Ozempic slow—or even reverse—aging? We take a closer look at the science behind the buzzy headlines.
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831. Food emulsifiers are everywhere—from ice cream to peanut butter to bread. How do they affect gut health, inflammation, and chronic disease risk?
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In this episode, we separate fact from fiction, explain who might truly be sensitive to nightshades, and why most of us shouldn’t avoid these nutritious foods.
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Answers to listener questions about coffee and cholesterol, “natural” nitrites from celery powder, hazards of home-frying, and whether ketone energy drinks are a smart choice for athletes.
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029 ND Looking for Mr. Goodbar
096 Nutrition Month: Fuel for Young Athletes
139 ND Do B Vitamins Give You Energy?
343 ND Fat or Carbs: Which Is the Body's Preferred Fuel Source
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