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
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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Additional episodes mentioned in this episode:
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
The pasta aisle has become increasingly crowded with new, protein-enhanced options. Are they worth the premium price?
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Additional episodes mentioned in this episode:
Resistant starch: Your questions answered
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Once again, the internet is warning us that a healthy habit might actually be harming us. The latest scare is about tea. Are you actually brewing up a cup of microplastics, heavy metals, and chemical additives?
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Additional episodes mentioned in this episode:
What's the difference between hazard and risk?
Research mentioned in this episode:
2013 analysis of commercial teas
Additional resources from this episo...
How to find out what’s in your water and find the best water filter for your situation.
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Other Nutrition Diva episodes mentioned in this episode:
Dirty Dozen - Much Ado About Nothing?
Research mentioned in this episode:
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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 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 this episode:
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
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
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Are protein powders as filling—or as effective—as whole food sources like meat, fish, or tofu?
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Influencers are sounding the alarm about the many alleged dangers of seed oils. Let’s look at the evidence.
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Does the Ratio of Omega-6 Fats Really Matter? (Nutrition Diva #185)
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Studies suggest that common ingredient combinations can reduce nutrient absorption. But don’t abandon your smoothie routine just yet.
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Do the new anti-obesity medications treat a metabolic disease or a psychological one?
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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)
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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
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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/transcript
References
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
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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 par...
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
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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 Assoc...
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.
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