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 9 seconds
    Where do we go now for reliable health and nutrition information?

    Practical guidance on evaluating sources and tips to help you navigate misinformation.

    Nutrition Diva archives:


    https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes

    Research Tools:

    PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

    Cochrane Library
    https://www.cochranelibrary.com

    Examine.com
    https://examine.com

    Balanced, Reliable Sources for Health Information:


    Mayo Clinic Health Information
    https://www.mayoclinic.org

    Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
    https://health.clevelandclinic.org

    Nutrition Source – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
    https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    2 April 2025, 6:00 am
  • 13 minutes 20 seconds
    Is American wheat really making us sick?

    Travelers who avoid wheat in the U.S. frequently claim that European bread is no problem. What’s going on?

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    26 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 15 minutes 21 seconds
    What’s the best protein powder?

    A protein powder can be a convenient way to add a little extra protein to your diet. Does it matter which one you use?

    Mentioned in this episode:

    New ways to use whey protein powder

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    19 March 2025, 6:00 am
  • 13 minutes 29 seconds
    The raw milk debate: What’s fact and what's fiction?

    Raw milk is often praised for its potential health benefits, but how do those claims stack up against the risks? This episode breaks down the science behind unpasteurized dairy, exploring its possible links to allergy prevention, the dangers of foodborne illness, and the regulations designed to protect consumers.

    Resources:

    The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk | FDA

    Local Harvest

    Raw and Heat-Treated Milk: From Public Health Risks to Nutritional Quality

    The protective effect of farm milk consumption on childhood asthma and atopy: the GABRIELA study - PubMed

    The Beneficial Effect of Farm Milk Consumption on Asthma, Allergies, and Infections: From Meta-Analysis of Evidence to Clinical Trial - PubMed

    Outbreak-Related Disease Burden Associated with Consumption of Unpasteurized Cow’s Milk Volume 23, Number 6—June 2017 -- CDC

    Investigation of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Dairy Cattle | FDA

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    12 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 12 minutes 3 seconds
    The real truth about fiber supplements your digestive health needs

    Monica explores whether fiber supplements like Metamucil or Benefiber are necessary for digestive health. While fiber is crucial for digestion, heart health, and the gut microbiome, most people fall short of the recommended intake. Can a fiber-rich diet provide all the fiber you need without the uncomfortable side effects of supplements?

    Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    5 March 2025, 10:29 am
  • 9 minutes 4 seconds
    Can tomatoes make you happier? What a new study suggests

    A new study suggests that lycopene may have antidepressant-like effects in mice. But what does this really mean for you?

    Mentioned in this episode:
    Lycopene Alleviates Depression-Like Behavior in Chronic Social Defeat Stress-Induced Mice by Promoting Synaptic Plasticity via the BDNF–TrkB Pathway (Wiley - Food Science & Nutrition)

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    26 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 8 minutes
    Finally, relief for those agonizing leg cramps?

    A new study finds that vitamin K2 may be helpful for nighttime leg cramps. What else can it do for us? 

    Related listening:

    The truth about magnesium and muscle cramps (Nutrition Diva #769)

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    19 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 10 minutes 48 seconds
    Why we crave junk food at night (and what to do about it)

    Why do late-night snack cravings hit so hard? It’s more than just willpower—circadian rhythms, sleep, and modern habits all play a role. Here’s how to manage them.

    References:

    The internal circadian clock increases hunger and appetite in the evening independent of food intake and other behaviors - PubMed

    Effect of Sleep Extension on Objectively Assessed Energy Intake Among Adults With Overweight in Real-life Settings: A Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    12 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 11 minutes 45 seconds
    Why you should eat more beans (and how to make it easier)

    Experts say we need to eat more beans. Let’s look at why (and how) we should do this.

    Related listening:

    What is the FODMAP diet? (Nutrition Diva  #236)

    Do you get enough fiber on a low-FODMAP diet? (Nutrition Diva #589)

    Beyond FODMAPS with Beth Rosen, RD (Nutrition Diva #710)

    Why you need more (not less) phytic acid in your diet (Nutrition Diva #612)

    Lectins and the plant paradox (Nutrition Diva #471)

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    5 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 14 minutes 54 seconds
    800 Episodes Later: How nutrition science has changed since 2008

    In this special 800th episode, Monica takes a look back at how much nutrition science has changed since the podcast started in 2008. From low-carb diets and the protein craze to the rise of the microbiome and personalized nutrition, she breaks down the biggest trends and what they mean for the future. 

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    29 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 4 minutes 40 seconds
    BONUS: Attack of the killer... Brussels sprout?

    In this special bonus episode, Monica responds to a listener who wrote her about a claim from Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy suggesting eating Brussels sprouts more than once a week could raise pancreatic cancer risk. She break down the research behind this surprising advice and shares why she doesn't believe it’s cause for concern.

    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 and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

    Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

    LINKS:

    Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

    Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter

    Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

    Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

    27 January 2025, 10:00 am
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