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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.

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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.

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English

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Episodes
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How safe is your tap water?

8/6/2025
How to find out what’s in your water and find the best water filter for your situation. Find a full transcript here. Other Nutrition Diva episodes mentioned in this episode: Dirty Dozen - Much Ado About Nothing? Research mentioned in this episode: EPA’s CCR Finder NSF’s website Tap Water Database 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 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytips.com

Duration:00:15:15

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Two big reasons to rethink your fish oil supplement

7/30/2025
A shockingly high percentage of fish oil supplements are actually rancid–which means they may be doing more harm than good. Additional episodes mentioned in this episode: Fish oil and omega 3 fats Fish oil and prostate cancer risk Is it time to stop taking fish oil? Could fish oil actually increase your risk of cardiovascular events? Are omega-3 eggs as good as eating fish? Research mentioned in this episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37712532/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3217043/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2670752 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytips.com

Duration:00:13:47

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Can HMB help prevent age-related muscle loss?

7/23/2025
A new meta-analysis evaluates the potential benefits of this muscle-building supplement. Can it make a significant difference? Find our new Staying Strong as We Age playlist on these topics. References from this episode: Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between body flexibility and sarcopenia - PubMed Effects of protein supplementation on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in older adults with physical inactivity: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytips.com

Duration:00:10:09

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Resistant starch: Your questions answered

7/16/2025
Resistant starch acts more like fiber than starch—and may offer unique benefits for blood sugar, gut health, and more. In this episode, we break down the different types, where to find them, and how they compare to other sources of fiber. Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/resistant-starch-your-questions-answered/transcript Mentioned in this episode: Episode 915, Multi-grain vs whole grain Episode 560, Fiber 2.0—Fiber's New Science of Health-Boosting Benefits Episode 728, Tapping into the many benefits of resistant starches References: Wang, Y., Chen, J., Song, Y.-H., Zhao, R., Xia, L., Chen, Y., Cui, Y.-P., Rao, Z.-Y., Zhou, Y., Zhuang, W., & Wu, X.-T. (2019). Effects of the resistant starch on glucose, insulin, insulin resistance, and lipid parameters in overweight or obese adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31168050/ Yuan, H. C., Meng, Y., Bai, H., Shen, D. Q., Wan, B. C., & Chen, L. Y. (2018). Meta-analysis indicates that resistant starch lowers serum total cholesterol and low-density cholesterol. PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29914662/ 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:17:40

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Are protein powders as filling as protein from real foods?

7/9/2025
Are protein powders as filling—or as effective—as whole food sources like meat, fish, or tofu? 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:14:55

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What’s the problem with seed oils? (Reissue)

7/2/2025
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) 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-the-problem-with-seed-oils-reissue/transcript Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:10:47

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Are you making your smoothies all wrong?

6/25/2025
Studies suggest that common ingredient combinations can reduce nutrient absorption. But don’t abandon your smoothie routine just yet. 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:09:16

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Are GLP-1s the “cure” for our addictive food supply?

6/18/2025
Do the new anti-obesity medications treat a metabolic disease or a psychological one? 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:15:12

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BONUS: Dirty Dozen - Much ado about nothing? (Reissue)

6/16/2025
Monica revisits 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 Our Plates: Is Our Food Safe to Eat? (Nutrition Diva #499) Mentioned in this episode: Calculate - Safe Fruits and Veggies 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:04:19

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Should certain foods come with warning labels?

6/11/2025
Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler believes it’s time to treat certain foods the way we treat cigarettes. But food is not tobacco. Dr. Kessler's new book Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine Related Episodes: A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods | Nutrition Diva The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality | Nutrition Diva 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 Diabetes 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. LINKS: Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Wellness Works Here: https://wellnessworkshere.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:13:02

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Can we really be addicted to food? (With Dr. David Kessler)

6/4/2025
Today's episode explores whether certain foods can be addictive, with insight from Dr. David Kessler, former FDA Commissioner and author of "Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine." Monica and Dr. Kessler discuss the concept of food addiction, compulsive eating, and the brain's reward system. Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/can-we-really-be-addicted-to-food-with-dr-david-kessler/transcript References Evidence for sugar addiction: behavioral and neurochemical effects of intermittent, excessive sugar intake - PubMed Addiction-like reward dysfunction and compulsive eating in obese rats: Role for dopamine D2 receptors - PMC Female mice are more prone to develop an addictive-like phenotype for sugar consumption | Scientific Reports Frontiers | Shifts in naturalistic behaviors induced by early social isolation stress are associated with adult binge-like eating in female rats Addictive Junk Food: A Simple Story for a Complex Problem - ConscienHealth Chemical Complexity of Food and Implications for Therapeutics | New England Journal of Medicine 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 Diabetes 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:16:27

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Molecular Hydrogen: Legit breakthrough or the latest overhyped supplement?

5/28/2025
There’s a lot of buzz about molecular hydrogen–and there is some science to talk about. Let’s sort the hope from the hype. References: Hydrogen Water: Extra Healthy or a Hoax?—A Systematic Review - PMC You might also like these related episodes from topics discussed in this episode: Red yeast rice extract Berberine Fatty liver Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/molecular-hydrogen-legit-breakthrough-or-the-latest-overhyped-supplement/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 Diabetes 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:10:43

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BONUS: Keeping our bones and bodies strong as we age (Stronger Bones at Every Age, Part 4)

5/26/2025
As we enter our senior years, bone loss accelerates and the risk of fractures rises—but there’s still plenty we can do. In this final episode of our special series "Stronger Bones at Every Age," we share practical nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise strategies to preserve bone density, reduce fall risk, and maintain mobility and independence in later life. "Stronger Bones at Every Age" is a special limited series made possible in part by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. This series is dedicated to providing the same evidence-based, unbiased information you've come to expect from the Nutrition Diva, reflecting the editorial integrity and professional expertise of our host. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, visit https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones. You can also find citations for the entire series at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones#citations. 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 Diabetes and Gut Health! 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:23:43

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Beef vs. beans: A shootout at the breakfast corral

5/21/2025
Fiber and protein can both work to tame your appetite. But both have a lot of other important jobs to do as well. Can we optimize for both? Transcript: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/beef-vs-beans-a-shootout-at-the-breakfast-corral/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 Diabetes and Gut Health! 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:10:59

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BONUS: Maintaining bone health during the hormonal changes of midlife (Stronger Bones at Every Age, Part 3)

5/19/2025
During midlife, the focus shifts from building bone to preserving it. In the third installment of our special series "Stronger Bones at Every Age," we explain how nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle habits in your 30s to 60s can help maintain bone density, prevent loss, and support long-term skeletal health. "Stronger Bones at Every Age" is a special limited series made possible in part by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. This series is dedicated to providing the same evidence-based, unbiased information you've come to expect from the Nutrition Diva, reflecting the editorial integrity and professional expertise of our host. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, visit https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones. You can also find citations for the entire series at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones#citations. 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 Diabetes and Gut Health! 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:24:33

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Multi-grain vs whole grain

5/14/2025
Do you think of these labels as being more or less interchangeable? Today, we’ll clear up some of the confusion around multi-grain and whole grain labels. 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 Diabetes and Gut Health! 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:12:41

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BONUS: Maximizing peak bone mass during young adulthood (Stronger Bones at Every Age, Part 2)

5/12/2025
Teens and young adults are in their final window to build strong bones for life. In the second installment of our special series "Stronger Bones at Every Age," we explore how nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle habits during this critical stage shape lifelong bone health—and how parents and caregivers can support healthy development. "Stronger Bones at Every Age" is a special limited series made in partnership with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, visit https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones. You can also find citations for the entire series at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones#citations. 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 Diabetes and Gut Health! 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:21:01

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The raw truth about juicing

5/7/2025
Juicing promises an easy way to cram more fruits and veggies into your day—but is it really a shortcut to better health? Mentioned in this episode: Are free radicals good for you? (Nutrition Diva #128) Food segregation (Nutrition Diva #34) Does blending destroy fiber? (Nutrition Diva #270) What are the benefits of a raw food diet? (Nutrition Diva #99) You can find all the episodes listed above and more on "juicing" in our newest Spotify playlist! 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 Diabetes and Gut Health! 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:15:35

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BONUS: Laying the foundation for a lifetime of bone health (Stronger Bones at Every Age, Part 1)

5/5/2025
In the first installment of our special series "Stronger Bones at Every Age," we explore how the choices we make in childhood can set the stage for lifelong bone health. We’ll look at the critical roles of calcium, protein, and physical activity—and share practical tips for helping kids build strong, resilient bones from the very start. "Stronger Bones at Every Age" is a special limited series made in partnership with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, visit https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones. You can also find citations for the entire series at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones#citations. 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 Diabetes and Gut Health! 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:18:38

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Should fluoride still be in our water?

4/30/2025
HHS Secretary Kennedy wants to ban the use of fluoride in public water supplies. What are the arguments for and against this practice? References: CDC: Community Water Fluoridation Water fluoridation for the prevention of dental caries Developmental fluoride neurotoxicity: a systematic review and meta-analysis 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 Diabetes and Gut Health! 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 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Duration:00:10:48