Nutrition Diva

By QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel, MS, LDNHealth & Fitness Nutrition Education Arts Food

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March 04 New Research Alert: How do sugar substitutes affect the microbiome?
854. Do artificial sweeteners help—or hurt—efforts to manage weight? Fresh research offers some surprising new answers.
References:
Effect of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers on weight management and gut microbiota composition in individuals with overweight or obesity: the SWEET study | Nature Metabolism
The role of sweeteners in weight loss | Nature Reviews Endocrinology
Transcript:
https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/new-research-alert-how-do-sugar-substitutes-affect-the-microbiome/transcript
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.
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13 min
February 25 Study proves that UPFs cause weight gain…or does it?
853. A recent study on ultra-processed foods seems to be yet another nail in the coffin for UPFs. But all is not as it seems.
References
Effect of ultra-processed food consumption on male reproductive and metabolic health
Related Episodes:
Maybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the problem after all
The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality | Nutrition Diva
Find a transcript here.
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
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12 min
February 18 How do fermented dairy products affect cholesterol?
852. Fermented dairy may affect cholesterol differently than butter or processed meats—but it’s not a free pass. Here’s what the evidence actually shows about yogurt, cheese, saturated fat, and LDL cholesterol.
References
Dairy Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: Do We Really Need to Be Concerned? - PMC
Milk and Dairy Product Consumption and Cardiovascular Diseases: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses - ScienceDirect
Effect of cheese consumption on blood lipids: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - PubMed
Harnessing the Magic of the Dairy Matrix for Next-Level Health Solutions: A Summary of a Symposium Presented at Nutrition 2022
Dairy and Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Recent Observational Research - PMC
Fermented dairy product consumption and blood lipid levels in healthy adults: a systematic review
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 min
February 11 Fiber-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
Regular, by Tamara Duker Freuman
Related episodes:
805 - The real truth about fiber supplements your digestive health needs
560 - Fiber 2.0—Fiber's New Science of Health-Boosting Benefits
479 - How to Increase Fiber Without Overloading on Calories
589 - Do You Get Enough Fiber on a Low-FODMAP Diet?
712 - Potty Talk with Tamara Duker Freuman
507 - Bloating: The Causes and the Cures
710 - Beyond FODMAPS with Beth Rosen, RD
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 min
February 04 Maybe “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.
Related episodes:
483 - Protein Density: How To Get More Protein for Fewer Calories | Nutrition Diva
702 - Nutrient dense vs energy dense and why it matters | Nutrition Diva
479 - How to increase fiber without overloading on calories
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
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 min
January 28 Have 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.
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 min
January 21 Your 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.
Related episodes:
846 - Fact check: Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?
Find a transcript here.
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 min
January 14 Does 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
Low Protein Intake Is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall Mortality in the 65 and Younger but Not Older Population: Cell Metabolism
New Horizons: Dietary protein, ageing and the Okinawan ratio | Age and Ageing | Oxford Academic
Dietary protein intake and all-cause mortality: results from The Kawasaki Aging and Wellbeing Project - PMC
The impact of dietary protein intake on longevity and metabolic health - PMC
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9269106/
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 min
January 07 Fact 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:
Addition of milk to coffee beverages; the effect on functional, nutritional, and sensorial properties - PubMed
A dark brown roast coffee blend is less effective at stimulating gastric acid secretion in healthy volunteers compared to a medium roast market blend - Rubach
Effect of coffee on gastro-oesophageal reflux in patients with reflux disease and healthy controls - PubMed
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
Multi‐parametric approach to identify coffee components that regulate mechanisms of gastric acid secretion
Pharmacology of caffeine and its effects on the human body - ScienceDirect

Related episodes
786 - How to beat acid reflux for good
841 - How long does caffeine really stay in your system?
Find a transcript here.
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 min
December 31, 2025 Nutrition'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.
Related episodes:
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…
Find a transcript here.
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
Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 min