Nutrition Diva

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NUTRITION
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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.

1 DAY AGO

Can healthier soil make food more nutritious? Yes, but…

837. Regenerative farming focuses on improving the health of the soil. How does this translate into improved human health? It’s a bit more complex than you might think. Resources: Soil Health Academy Regenerative Farmers of America Find regenerative farms near you References: Changes in USDA food composition data for 43 garden crops, 1950 to 1999 - PubMed Declining Fruit and Vegetable Nutrient Composition: What Is the Evidence? - HortScience Do agronomic approaches aligned to regenerative agriculture improve the micronutrient concentrations of edible portions of crops? - Frontiers in Nutrition Mineral nutrient composition of vegetables, fruits and grains: The context of reports of apparent historical declines - J Food Comp Soil health and nutrient density: preliminary comparison of regenerative and conventional farming - PeerJ Episodes mentioned in this episode: 506 - Can eating organic reduce cancer? 58 - Aren’t organic foods healthier? 751 - How to reduce your exposure to pesticides 238 - Have we bred the nutrition out of foods? 727 - Are Fruits and Vegetables Getting Less Nutritious? Find a full 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 nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. 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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 min
22 OCT

This is your brain on blueberries (Reissue)

673. Can daily blueberry consumption actually improve your brain health? A 2022 study finds that daily blueberry consumption may help improve your cognitive abilities. But the researchers left one important question unanswered. 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 nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. 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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 min
15 OCT

Is beef tallow a healthy fat?

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 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 nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. 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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 min
8 OCT

Does Time-Restricted Eating increase heart risk?

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 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 nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. 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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 min
1 OCT

The Truth About ‘Cortisol Belly’

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 Find a full 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 nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. 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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 min
24 SEPT

Can an estrogen-lowering diet make men more manly?

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 Find a full 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 nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. 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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13 min
17 SEPT

Does Ozempic slow aging? Separating facts from hype

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 Find a full 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 nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. 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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 min
10 SEPT

Are industrial emulsifiers harmful to your health?

831. Food emulsifiers are everywhere—from ice cream to peanut butter to bread. How do they affect gut health, inflammation, and chronic disease risk? Find a full 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 nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. 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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Monica Reinagel

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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.