The Nutrition Diva's Quick And Dirty Tips For Eating Well And Feeling Fabulous

Yogurt makers can now say that eating yogurt reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes. What do know about this new “qualified claim”?Mentioned in this episode:Dairy consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes (BMS Medicine) Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

How does our desire to avoid processed foods square with our out-of-control snacking habits?References:2024 Food & Health Survey - International Food Information CouncilSnacking: A cause for concern - ScienceDirectSnack Food, Satiety, and Weight - PubMed (nih.gov)What Is a Snack, Why Do We Snack, and How Can We Choose Better Snacks? A Review of the Definitions of Snacking, Motivations to Snack, Contributions to Dietary Intake, and Recommendations for Improvement - PubMed (nih.gov) Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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/Facebo

Discussing the difference between acidic and acid-forming foods, explains how the body maintains pH balance, and evaluates the potential health benefits and misconceptions surrounding pH-balancing diets. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

All about prebiotic sodas including their fiber content, health benefits, and how they compare to kombucha.Mentioned in this episode:ND 412 What Apple Cider Vinegar Can (and Can't) Do For YouNutrition GPA appResearch:Health Effects and Sources of Prebiotic Dietary Fiber - PMC (nih.gov)Global, distinctive, and personal changes in molecular and microbial profiles by specific fibers in humans: Cell Host & MicrobeInulin (a prebiotic fiber): Health benefits and risks (medicalnewstoday.com) Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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/Fa

Exploring the world of kefir, from its health benefits to its unique fermentation process. Related links:https://culturesforhealth.com/ Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

A new study adds more doubt to the value of fish oil supplementation for heart disease prevention. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Learn why whole foods often provide a nutritional edge, when supplements might be necessary, and how timing impacts nutrient availability.Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quic

Magnesium may or may not help prevent muscle cramps. Here’s why.References:Magnesium for muscle cramps | CochraneAn Evidence-Based Review of the Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com)Cause of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC) — altered neuromuscular control, dehydration or electrolyte depletion? | British Journal of Sports Medicine (bmj.com) Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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/Newslett

Bloggers recommend everything from bleach to baking soda. Food safety experts insist that tap water is all you need. What’s the best way to kill germs on fresh produce?Related listening:We’re losing the sodium wars—but potassium could help turn the tide (Nutrition Diva #708)Research references:Antibacterial action of vinegar against food-borne pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli | National Library of Medicine | 1998 Aug (nih.gov) Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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/New

Super food or expensive pond scum? Is this “green food” worth the greenbacks? Find out what nutritional benefits spirulina offers. Also, we review promising research on saffron for mental health and cognition.Related listening:Why You Need More (Not Less) Phytic Acid in Your Diet (Nutrition Diva #612)Are powdered green supplements like AG1 worth the money? (Nutrition Diva #754)Research references:Safety and Efficacy of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) for Treating Mild to Moderate Depression | National Library of Medicine | 2020 Apr (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)Effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on cognitive function | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2020 May 23 (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)Blue-Green Algae (Medline Plus)Antihypertensive and antihyperlipemic of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) sauce on patients with hypertension | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2021 Sep 20 (nbci.nlm.nih.gov)The effect of Spirulina supplementation on lipid profile | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2023 May 30 (nbci.nlm.nih.gov)Effect o

Learn how what you eat affects how you feel.Related listening:  How Food Affects Mood (Part 1) (Nutrition Diva #282)How Food Affects Mood (Part 2) (Nutrition Diva #283)A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods (Nutrition Diva #735)We need a better way to define ultra-processed food (Nutrition Diva #757 BONUS)Research references:Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Bipolar and Schizophrenia: A Pilot Trial | Psychiatry Research | Volume 335, May 2024 (sciencedirect.com)Association of Western and traditional diets with depression and anxiety in women | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2010 Jan 4 (nih.gov)Vegetarianism and mental health: Evidence from the 1970 British Cohort Study | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2024 Jan 24 (nih.gov)Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses | British Medical Journal | 28 February 2024 (bmj.com)Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation in the Treatment of Depression: An Observ

A couple of recent news stories are causing concern about chemical exposure from foods that we would normally consider healthy. How does this affect your food choices? Related listening:What’s the Difference between hazard and risk? (Nutrition Diva #355)Mentioned in this episode:Produce Without Pesticides. (Consumer Reports)Patterns of Seafood Consumption Among New Hampshire Residents Suggest Potential Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. (Exposure and Health)Public Perceptions of Pesticides & Produce Consumption. (IFIC)Preventable Cancer Burden Associated With Poor Diet in the United States (JNCI) Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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 i

Sea moss supplements are promoted as being good for thyroid, digestive, skin and immune health. What’s the evidence to support the claims?Related listening:The Carrageenan Controversy (Nutrition Diva #276)Research references:Review of harmful gastrointestinal effects of carrageenan in animal experiments. | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 109, No. 10 (nih.gov)Effects of kelp supplementation on thyroid function in euthyroid subjects - PubMed (nih.gov)Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds | Nutrition Reviews | Oxford Academic (oup.com) Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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.  LINK

Some argue that obesity does not necessarily increase your health risks. Science suggests otherwise.Related listening:Turning down the food noise, with Dr. Nina Crowley (Nutrition Diva #760)Ozempic plateaus, muscle loss, and more (Nutrition Diva #738)Why Weight Loss Is Harder for Some than Others (Nutrition Diva #616)Mentioned in this episode:Separate and combined associations of obesity and metabolic health with coronary heart diseaseCardiovascular risk of metabolically healthy obesity in two european populationsEffects of a new intervention based on the Health at Every Size approach for the management of obesity Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.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 i

Influencers are sounding the alarm about the many alleged dangers of seed oils. Let’s look at the evidence.Mentioned in this episode:Nutrition Diva #185 Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva onb 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Collagen supplements are promoted as a way to plump your skin, cushion your joints, and enhance your workout. What’s the evidence to support the claims? Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva onb 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Monica discusses The Dirty Dozen list and whether or not these foods with the highest level of pesticides are, in fact, unsafe to consume.Previous episodes:Nutrition Diva #761Nutrition Diva #499Mentioned in this episode:Calculate - Safe Fruits and VeggiesNutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva onb 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscomNutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinag

Eating fresh local produce is a great idea. But there's no reason to avoid fruits and vegetables because they aren't in season.Previous episodes:Nutrition Diva #379Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva onb 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send

In today's episode, we're exploring the phenomenon of “food noise,”  how it relates to our overall health and weight management, and some ways to turn down the volume.Dr. Nina Crowley is a registered dietitian as well as a doctor of psychology–affectionately known to her friends and colleagues as the “Psycho-dietitian.“  Nina has years of experience working in the field of bariatrics and as an educator and advocate against weight stigma and bias–much of which is rooted in mistaken beliefs and erroneous thinking about the nature of this disease. Some of the topics included in our discussion:Four dimensions that distinguish “food noise” from run-of-the-mill cravingsHow this phenomenon is experienced by people living with overweight and obesityThe impact of weight loss medications on food noiseBiological mechanisms of GLP-1 agonists, including their effects on gut hormones and brain regions related to reward and motivation.Stigma and misconceptions associated with obesity and the use of medications.How even a sh

I respond to a recent article in the New York Times highlighting revised guidelines on managing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). The article states there is no solid evidence to suggest that dieting has any significant impact on symptoms. However, absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/well/eat/pcos-diet-weight-loss-calories.htmlhttps://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/3379521/Evidence-Based-Guidelines-2023.pdfhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33719818/https://bmcendocrdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12902-022-01208-y