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.
- 12 minutes 3 secondsThe 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!
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Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
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5 March 2025, 10:29 am - 9 minutes 4 secondsCan 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!
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Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
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26 February 2025, 10:00 am - 8 minutesFinally, 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 [email protected].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.
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Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/
Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter
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19 February 2025, 10:00 am - 10 minutes 48 secondsWhy 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.
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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 Diabetes and Gut Health!
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 Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
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Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/
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12 February 2025, 10:00 am - 11 minutes 45 secondsWhy 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 [email protected].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.
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Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/
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Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter
Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com
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5 February 2025, 10:00 am - 14 minutes 54 seconds800 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 [email protected].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.
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Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/
Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter
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29 January 2025, 10:00 am - 4 minutes 40 secondsBONUS: 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 [email protected].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
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27 January 2025, 10:00 am - 10 minutes 29 secondsThese two nutrients may prevent cognitive decline, but there is a catch
Explore what science says about DHA and folic acid for brain health—and who most benefits from taking them.
Related listening:
Surprising study results undermine confidence in the MIND diet
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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 Diabetes and Gut Health!
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 Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
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Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/
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22 January 2025, 10:00 am - 14 minutes 19 secondsWhat is gymnema sylvestre and can it help with sugar cravings?
Diving into the science behind Gymnema sylvestre, an herb that dulls sweet taste perception and may reduce sugar cravings. Why this "sugar destroyer" could help you cut back on sugar and support your health goals.
Mentioned in this episode:
National Eating Disorders Association- NEDA
The Effect of a 14-Day gymnema sylvestre Intervention to Reduce Sugar Cravings in Adults
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 [email protected].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.
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15 January 2025, 10:00 am - 10 minutes 52 secondsIs high fructose corn syrup really that bad?
Is high fructose corn syrup as harmful as its reputation suggests? Monica revisits the HFCS debate to separate science from misinformation. Learn how HFCS compares to table sugar, why its name might be misleading, and what really matters when it comes to added sugars in your diet.
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 [email protected].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.
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Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/
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Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com
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8 January 2025, 5:00 am - 10 minutes 59 seconds5 tips for eating healthier in the New Year
Monica shares five practical tips for healthier eating in the new year, including managing willpower, prioritizing protein, and indulging wisely.
Mentioned in this episode:
Recalibrating your reward system: treating yourself better » Change Academy podcast
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 [email protected].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/
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