Nutrition Diva

836. Fast-food chains are frying their French fries in beef tallow instead of vegetable oil. Is this actually a healthier choice—or just clever marketing? 

Episodes mentioned in this episode: 

185: Does the Ratio of Omega 6 Really Matter?

763: What’s the problem with seed oils

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835. A new study suggests that a short eating window more than doubles your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. But is that really what the data shows?

References:

Association of eating duration less than 8 h with all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality - ScienceDirect

8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death | American Heart Association

Expert reaction to conference abstract about time-restricted eating and cardiovascular death | Science Media Centre

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834. Is stress really to blame for stubborn belly fat—or is this just the latest internet hype? Let’s look at the science behind cortisol, belly fat, and what truly works.

References 

Effects of Withania somnifera on Cortisol Levels in Stressed Human Subjects: A Systematic Review - PubMed

A soy-based phosphatidylserine/ phosphatidic acid complex (PAS) normalizes the stress reactivity of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal-axis in chronically stressed male subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study - PubMed

Related episodes you may like:

Foods That Burn Belly Fat

Midlife Weight Gain: Don't Blame Your Metabolism

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833. From broccoli to red wine, certain foods are promoted as natural estrogen blockers. Is there any science to support the claims?

References 

Aromatase Inhibitors Plus Weight Loss Improves the Hormonal Profile of Obese Hypogonadal Men Without Causing Major Side Effects - PMC

A traditional Mediterranean diet decreases endogenous estrogens in healthy postmenopausal women - PubMed

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Could Ozempic slow—or even reverse—aging? We take a closer look at the science behind the buzzy headlines.

References:

Semaglutide Slows Epigenetic Aging in People with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial | medRxiv  [pre-print]

Once-weekly semaglutide in people with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2b single-centre clinical trial - PubMed

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831. Food emulsifiers are everywhere—from ice cream to peanut butter to bread. How do they affect gut health, inflammation, and chronic disease risk? 

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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

541 Are Sports Drinks the Best Way to Replace Electrolytes?

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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 episode: 

Plastic Free Tea Bags: Which Brands are Microplastic Free in 2025

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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