Nutrition Diva

Not all protein bars are created equal. Let's examine the difference between energy bars and protein bars and talk about what to look for when choosing a protein bar. Mentioned in this episode: Nutrition Diva #539: Top 5 nutrients for postpartum recovery 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Learn about the potential benefits, risks, and practical considerations for implementing this popular eating pattern, especially for women. References: Effects of 4- and 6-h Time-Restricted Feeding on Weight and Cardiometabolic Health: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Adults with Obesity - PubMed (nih.gov) Effects of 8-hour time restricted feeding on body weight and metabolic disease risk factors in obese adults: A pilot study - PubMed (nih.gov) Safety of 8-h time restricted feeding in adults with obesity - PubMed (nih.gov) Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Reproductive Hormone Levels in Females and Males: A Review of Human Trials - PMC (nih.gov) Time-restricted eating: Watching the clock to treat obesity - 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/ 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

How do we balance the need to protect our skin from UV rays with our body’s need for vitamin D? Mentioned in this episode: DMinder (iOS/Android) http://dminder.ontometrics.com/ Vitamin D and UV Tracker (Android) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uv.vitamindtracker SunDay Vitamin D and UV Tracker (iOS) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sunday-vitamin-d-uv-tracker/id1133953409 Check out our special Spotify playlist of episodes focused on Gut Health here! 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Although they are among the most widely prescribed medications and most popular over-the-counter remedies, acid blocking drugs may not be the best way to deal with heartburn or GERD. References: Overutilization of proton pump inhibitors: a review of cost-effectiveness and risk Body weight, lifestyle, dietary habits and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Are lifestyle measures effective in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease? An evidence-based approach. Proton Pump Inhibitor Usage and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction in the General Population | PLOS ONE Acupuncture for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed (nih.gov) Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast. Check out our special Spotify playlist of episodes focused on Gut Health here! 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Is there a carcinogen lurking in your corn flakes? References: A Review of Dietary Intake of Acrylamide in Humans - PMC (nih.gov) Acrylamide Intake through Diet and Human Cancer Risk - PMC Check out our special Spotify playlist of episodes focused on Gut Health here! 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

How to spot nutrition misinformation online and find sources you can trust. Related Links: How to spot questionable nutrition informationMyFitnessPal blog here 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

In this special episode, host of the QDT podcast, Project Parenthood Chelsea Dorcich talks with pediatric nutritionist Jill Castle about her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size." Check out more great parenting content from Chelsea Dorcich on the Project Parenthood podcast! To learn more about Jill Castle, including how to purchase her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size", visit JillCastle.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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

The surprising ways that fermented and cultured foods support your health. 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

For the millions of college students who struggle to pay for food, help is available. Resources: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Estimated Eligibility and Receipt among Food Insecure College Students | U.S. GAO FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid Public Benefit Finder for California Students Swipe Out Hunger 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

How to eat healthy when time, space, and money is tight Resources The College Vegetarian Cookbook: 150 Easy, Budget-Friendly Recipes by Stephanie McKercher The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Recipes to Survive the Next Four Years by Pamela Ellgen The College Cookbook: 101 Simple, Cheap and Healthy Recipes with QR Code Video Demonstrations by J.W. Warren The Quick and Easy College Cookbook: 300 Healthy, Low-Cost Meals that Fit Your Budget and Schedule by Kimberley Willis 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

How to harness the full power and benefits of of Isoflavones. 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Delving into the science behind Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and its potential link to cardiovascular disease. Mentioned in this episode: Soluble Dietary Fiber Reduces Trimethylamine Metabolism via Gut Microbiota and Co-Regulates Host AMPK Pathways | National Library of Medicine | 2017 Dec (nbci.nlm.nih.gov) Dietary fiber intervention modulates the formation of the cardiovascular risk factor trimethylamine-N-oxide after beef consumption: MEATMARK – a randomized pilot intervention study (Cold Spring Harbor Labratory) Diet, Fecal Microbiome, and Trimethylamine N-Oxide in a Cohort of Metabolically Healthy United States Adults (MDPOI) A randomized crossover trial on the effect of plant-based compared with animal-based meat on trimethylamine-N-oxide and cardiovascular disease risk factors in generally healthy adults | National Library of Medicine | 2020 Nov (nbci.nlm.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/ Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Examining whether vitamins and nutrients can really be absorbed through the skin using products like patches and creams. 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

These naturally occurring proteins can replace sugar in foods. How do these new ingredients stack up against other low or no-calorie sweeteners? Mentioned in this episode: Sweet proteins – Potential replacement for artificial low calorie sweeteners - PMC (nih.gov) Related listening: Here’s how artificial sweeteners change your microbiome (Nutrition Diva #682) 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

US consumers are spending 3 billion dollars a year on probiotic supplements. Are they getting a good return on investment? Mentioned in this episode: Choosing an appropriate probiotic product for your patient: An evidence-based practical guide Fiber content of common foods Impact of probiotics on colonizing microbiota of the gut Are probiotics and prebiotics effective in the prevention of travellers' diarrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis 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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick 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 Council Snacking: A cause for concern - ScienceDirect Snack 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/ 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

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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick 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 You Nutrition GPA app Research: 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 & Microbe Inulin (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/ 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

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-newsletter Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom