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.
- 13 minutes 57 secondsFiber-maxxing: How much fiber is too much?
851. A current nutrition trend encourages people to dramatically increase their fiber intake. But how much fiber is actually helpful? And when can “more” start to backfire?
Find a transcript here.
Recommended Resources:
The Bloated Belly Whisperer by Tamara Duker Freuman
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712 - Potty Talk with Tamara Duker Freuman
507 - Bloating: The Causes and the Cures
710 - Beyond FODMAPS with Beth Rosen, RD
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11 February 2026, 10:00 am - 14 minutes 6 secondsMaybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the problem after all
850. What if the real danger of hyperpalatable junk food isn't that it tastes too good, but that it actually silences the biological signals that tell you you're full? This episode explores groundbreaking neuroscience suggesting that overeating is driven by a lack of satisfaction rather than an excess of pleasure.
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References
The body sends a signal: Perspectives on interoception | PLOS Biology
In defense of pleasure: We need to rethink food reward and obesity | PLOS Biology
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4 February 2026, 10:00 am - 24 minutes 13 secondsHave GLP-1s become the new Botox?
849. It is now easier than ever to get a prescription for powerful weight-loss drugs, thanks to a growing number of telehealth providers. But is this responsible care for obesity or something else?
Find a transcript here.
Ted Kyle on Telemedicine for Obesity Care.
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28 January 2026, 10:00 am - 10 minutes 55 secondsYour questions about coffee and health
848. An episode we did earlier this month about coffee prompted questions from many listeners. Does coffee spike your cortisol? How does it affect the bladder? Is espresso healthier than drip? Answers to your questions here.
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846 - Fact check: Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?
Find a transcript here.
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21 January 2026, 10:00 am - 9 minutes 37 secondsDoes a high protein diet accelerate aging?
847. Does a high-protein diet accelerate aging or shorten life expectancy? It’s not a simple yes or no.
References
New Horizons: Dietary protein, ageing and the Okinawan ratio | Age and Ageing | Oxford Academic
The impact of dietary protein intake on longevity and metabolic health - PMC
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9269106/
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14 January 2026, 10:00 am - 11 minutes 38 secondsFact check: Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?
846. The internet has lots to say about how coffee affects your stomach. Unfortunately, most of it is wrong.
References:
Effects of Coffee and Its Components on the Gastrointestinal Tract and the Brain–Gut Axis - PMC
Effects of Coffee on the Gastro-Intestinal Tract: A Narrative Review and Literature Update
Pharmacology of caffeine and its effects on the human body - ScienceDirect
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Find a transcript here.
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7 January 2026, 10:00 am - 9 minutes 31 secondsNutrition's Year in Review: Trends of 2025 and what's coming in 2026
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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Find a transcript here.
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31 December 2025, 10:00 am - 6 minutes 11 secondsHow alcohol is metabolized (Reissue)
169. What should you eat before and after drinking alcohol?
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24 December 2025, 10:00 am - 15 minutes 34 secondsDoes soybean oil drive obesity?
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.
References:
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Find a transcript here.
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17 December 2025, 10:00 am - 10 minutes 2 secondsDoes growing almonds really waste too much water?
843. A closer look at how these alleged water-hogs stack up against other crops in terms of nutrition, environmental and economic impacts.
References:
Water-indexed benefits and impacts of California almonds - ScienceDirect
Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Understanding Your Orchard's Water Requirements
Find a transcript here.
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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 health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age.
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10 December 2025, 10:00 am - 12 minutes 36 secondsIV drip bars: What you really get for $300
842. With holiday indulgence season approaching, IV drip lounges promise to “undo” the damage—but do they deliver?
References:
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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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 health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age.
Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected].
Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.
Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.com
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