This natural compound is getting a lot of buzz as a blood-sugar modulator. What’s the science say about its benefits and safety?Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send

Phytoestrogens in soy: Did we have the story wrong?

Jun 21st, 2023 12m 6s

On this episode we'll talk about phytoestrogens in soybeans, and whether they have estrogen-like effects in women—for better or for worse.Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition ques

What does the new WHO recommendation on artificial sweeteners mean for you?

Jun 14th, 2023 14m 30s

The World Health Organization declares that, for most people, non-nutritive sweeteners (including natural ones like stevia) have more risks than benefits. Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have

Just how dangerous is brown rice?

Jun 7th, 2023 15m 3s

A listener worries that brown rice is “full of carcinogens.” What’s the truth about arsenic and brown rice and is it really a healthier option?Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Mentioned in thi

Listener Q&A: Water weight, stress eating, and more

May 31st, 2023 12m 26s

Sometimes questions that appear to be about nutrition are actually about something else entirely.Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickand

Do you need a continuous glucose monitor?

Mar 29th, 2023 9m 46s

Continuous glucose monitors were developed to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. But could they also help people optimize their health, athletic performance, or weight loss? The Nutrition Diva looks into the science.Nutrition D

Does drinking water with meals impair digestion?

Mar 15th, 2023 9m 46s

Fact-checking the claim that having water with food is bad for digestion or absorption. Also: how much variety do you need in your fruits and vegetables to meet the requirement?Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is availa

Which supplements can lower your cholesterol without drugs?

1 Oct 12th, 2022 12m 45s

Several nutritional supplements claim to lower cholesterol naturally. Can any of them replace cholesterol-lowering medications? Also: What’s the difference between cultured and fermented foods?Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A tran

How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink?

1 Apr 5th, 2022 9m 37s

Staying hydrated is obviously important. But you may be surprised to find out how much water it takes.A transcript is available at Simplecast.com.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutriti

555 - The 2019 Year in Nutrition: Hype, Game-Changers, and Snake Oil

1 Dec 24th, 2019 11m 51s

What was the year's biggest nutrition breakthrough? Most innovative new product? Most ridiculous fad? Nutrition Diva rounds up the year's biggest nutrition stories. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/LINK | Check out all the Quick and Di

Foraging for Fun and Nutrition

Jul 13th, 2021 22m 26s

Walking is great exercise, but it can also be an opportunity to gather nutritious foods. Nutrition Diva talks with foraging expert John Kallas about wild foods that you can find even in urban neighborhoods.Read the transcript.Check out all th

Can you really be healthy at any size?

6 days ago 8m 55s

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 Div

What’s the problem with seed oils?

13 days ago 15m

Influencers are sounding the alarm about the many alleged dangers of seed oils. Let’s look at the evidence.Related listening:Does the Ratio of Omega-6 Fats Really Matter? (Nutrition Diva #185)Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LD

Are collagen supplements worth the money?

20 days ago 13m 46s

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 Simplec

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BONUS: Dirty Dozen - Much ado about nothing?

22 days ago 4m 19s

Monica discusses The Dirty Dozen list and whether or not these foods with the highest level of pesticides are, in fact, unsafe to consume.Related listening:What exactly are the advantages of eating seasonally? (Nutrition Diva #761)Pesticides on

What exactly are the advantages of eating seasonally?

27 days ago 11m 32s

Eating fresh local produce is a great idea. But there's no reason to avoid fruits and vegetables because they aren't in season.Related listening:Are Hydroponic Vegetables Less Nutritious? (Nutrition Diva #379) Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monic

Turning down the food noise, with Dr. Nina Crowley

Mar 27th, 2024 30m 38s

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–

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BONUS: Dieting is not the answer for PCOS, but weight loss may still play a role

Mar 25th, 2024 6m 6s

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. Howe

How does sodium intake affect bone health?

Mar 20th, 2024 8m 27s

How could the recent trend of taking salt supplements affect your bone health?Related listening:Should you be eating (way) more salt? (Nutrition Diva #755)Does a High Protein Diet Weaken Your Bones? (Nutrition Diva #427)How fiber builds strong

How much do you need to worry about getting too much niacin?

Mar 13th, 2024 13m 19s

Niacin is not a nutrient that you hear too much about. But a new research study has people concerned about their intake.Related listening:Can these supplements help you lower cholesterol without drugs? (Nutrition Diva # 687)Mentioned in this e

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BONUS: We need a better way to define ultra-processed food

Mar 11th, 2024 6m 22s

I don't doubt that there's a link between highly-processed junk food and increased risk of chronic disease. But the way we are defining UPFs threatens to bake an awful lot of privilege into our food policy. Related listening:A provocative new

Is it time to give plant-based burgers a second try?

Mar 6th, 2024 14m 15s

Since their wildly successful introduction in 2019, plant-based burgers like Beyond and Impossible have continued to evolve. Let’s take a look at the latest formulations and how they compare to each other and to real beef.Mentioned in this epis

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BONUS INTERVIEW: Fighting food insecurity

Mar 5th, 2024 16m 55s

Last week, I joined Tom Hall on WYPR FM (my local NPR station here in Baltimore), for a segment on Midday, a daily news and current events show. We discussed the recent announcement by the White House of an additional $1.7 billion dollar commi

How big a problem are microplastics?

Feb 28th, 2024 11m 33s

Tiny plastic particles are ubiquitous in our food, water, and environment. What are the potential harms and what can we do to protect ourselves?Mentioned in this Episode:Food and human safety: the impact of microplastics (Critical Reviews in Fo

Should you be eating (way) more salt?

Feb 21st, 2024 14m 16s

Influencers are claiming that most of us should be taking in a lot more salt than is recommended. Are they right?Related listening:Are we eating too much protein (or not enough)? (Nutrition Diva #699)What is water weight? (Nutrition Diva #46