Nutrition Diva

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NUTRITION
UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

6D AGO

Have GLP-1s become the new Botox?

849. It is now easier than ever to get a prescription for powerful weight-loss drugs, thanks to a growing number of telehealth providers. But is this responsible care for obesity or something else? Find a transcript here. Ted Kyle on Telemedicine for Obesity Care. 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.

24 min
JAN 21

Your questions about coffee and health

848. An episode we did earlier this month about coffee prompted questions from many listeners. Does coffee spike your cortisol? How does it affect the bladder? Is espresso healthier than drip? Answers to your questions here. Related episodes: 846 - Fact check: Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach? 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.

11 min
JAN 14

Does a high protein diet accelerate aging?

847. Does a high-protein diet accelerate aging or shorten life expectancy? It’s not a simple yes or no. References Low Protein Intake Is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall Mortality in the 65 and Younger but Not Older Population: Cell Metabolism New Horizons: Dietary protein, ageing and the Okinawan ratio | Age and Ageing | Oxford Academic Dietary protein intake and all-cause mortality: results from The Kawasaki Aging and Wellbeing Project - PMC The impact of dietary protein intake on longevity and metabolic health - PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9269106/ 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.

10 min
JAN 7

Fact check: Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?

846. The internet has lots to say about how coffee affects your stomach. Unfortunately, most of it is wrong. References: Addition of milk to coffee beverages; the effect on functional, nutritional, and sensorial properties - PubMed A dark brown roast coffee blend is less effective at stimulating gastric acid secretion in healthy volunteers compared to a medium roast market blend - Rubach Effect of coffee on gastro-oesophageal reflux in patients with reflux disease and healthy controls - PubMed Effects of Coffee and Its Components on the Gastrointestinal Tract and the Brain–Gut Axis - PMC Effects of Coffee on the Gastro-Intestinal Tract: A Narrative Review and Literature Update Multi‐parametric approach to identify coffee components that regulate mechanisms of gastric acid secretion Pharmacology of caffeine and its effects on the human body - ScienceDirect Related episodes 786 - How to beat acid reflux for good 841 - How long does caffeine really stay in your system? 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
12/31/2025

Nutrition's Year in Review: Trends of 2025 and what's coming in 2026

845. A look back at the biggest food and nutrition trends of the last year, plus, a glimpse into my crystal ball. Related episodes: 735 - A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods 789 - The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality 827 - Toxic tea bags? Sorting fact from fear 837 - Can healthier soil make food more nutritious? Yes, but… 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.

10 min
12/24/2025

How alcohol is metabolized (Reissue)

169. What should you eat before and after drinking alcohol? 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.

6 min
12/17/2025

Does soybean oil drive obesity?

844. A recent study claimed to identify a mechanism by which soybean oil drives obesity (and coconut oil does not). But the interactions between diet and biology are rarely as black-and-white as the headlines suggest. References: P2-HNF4α Alters Linoleic Acid Metabolism and Mitigates Soybean Oil-Induced Obesity: Role for Oxylipins - Journal of Lipid Research Related episodes: 497 - Pros and cons of the ketogenic diet 201 - What are MCTs? 692 - How does coconut oil affect cholesterol? 763 - What's the problem with seed oils? 124 - Which oils are best for cooking? 528 - Is extra-virgin olive oil good for high-heat cooking? 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.

16 min
12/10/2025

Does growing almonds really waste too much water?

843. A closer look at how these alleged water-hogs stack up against other crops in terms of nutrition, environmental and economic impacts. References: Water-indexed benefits and impacts of California almonds - ScienceDirect Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Understanding Your Orchard's Water Requirements Life Cycle–based Assessment of Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Almond Production, Part I: Analytical Framework and Baseline Results - Kendall - 2015 - Journal of Industrial Ecology - Wiley Online Library California Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability | YIP Institute Agriculture Policy California Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability | YIP Institute Agriculture Policy 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.

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Monica Reinagel

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10/18/2025

DrSeuss45

I find Monica’s information very informative and helpful. I personally follow the Mediterranean diet. I have been a listener for over ten years and use to be a 200 lb ex track & field performer and for the last 3 years I am a 156 lb muscular 5% body fat (8 pack) 80 yr old. I am also interested in Blue Zone diets.
Concise and objective

Jan 24

payriceG63

Wonderful condensation of health topics .. a real gem
I love this Podcast, but the ads have become too much

12/22/2025

Love_to_Learn2025

I’ve loved listening to this podcast for years and maybe I’ve only just caught on, but half of each episode is ads! There’s only 3 min of content between ad breaks and there’s multiple breaks. It makes it hard to listen to. Great content, but the ad to content ratio needs to be fixed.
Excellent source of information

11/04/2025

rdtcs

Monica does a great job of explaining the evidence behind a variety of nutrition information. Appreciate her non-biased approach to providing education to the general public.

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.