Nutrition Diva

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Nutrition #23

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.

Recent Episodes
  • What’s the deal with Fatty15?
    Apr 23, 2025 – 00:11:06
  • What are senolytics (and should you be taking them)?
    Apr 16, 2025 – 00:09:35
  • Pendulum probiotics: Breakthrough or bandwagon?
    Apr 9, 2025 – 00:12:14
  • Where do we go now for reliable health and nutrition information?
    Apr 2, 2025 – 00:13:09
  • Is American wheat really making us sick?
    Mar 26, 2025 – 00:13:20
  • What’s the best protein powder?
    Mar 19, 2025 – 00:15:21
  • The raw milk debate: What’s fact and what's fiction?
    Mar 12, 2025 – 00:13:29
  • The real truth about fiber supplements your digestive health needs
    Mar 5, 2025 – 00:12:03
  • Can tomatoes make you happier? What a new study suggests
    Feb 26, 2025 – 00:09:04
  • Finally, relief for those agonizing leg cramps?
    Feb 19, 2025 – 00:08:00
  • Why we crave junk food at night (and what to do about it)
    Feb 12, 2025 – 00:10:48
  • Why you should eat more beans (and how to make it easier)
    Feb 5, 2025 – 00:11:45
  • 800 Episodes Later: How nutrition science has changed since 2008
    Jan 29, 2025 – 00:14:54
  • BONUS: Attack of the killer... Brussels sprout?
    Jan 27, 2025 – 00:04:40
  • These two nutrients may prevent cognitive decline, but there is a catch
    Jan 22, 2025 – 00:10:29
  • What is gymnema sylvestre and can it help with sugar cravings?
    Jan 15, 2025 – 00:14:19
  • Is high fructose corn syrup really that bad?
    Jan 8, 2025 – 00:10:52
  • 5 tips for eating healthier in the New Year
    Dec 30, 2024 – 00:10:59
  • Please don't eat the mistletoe! (Reissue)
    Dec 23, 2024 – 00:04:38
  • Debunking common myths about sulfites and wine
    Dec 18, 2024 – 00:11:48
  • Do alcohol mitigation products really work?
    Dec 11, 2024 – 00:13:56
  • What nutrients work to ward off colds and flus?
    Dec 4, 2024 – 00:10:26
  • Do food dyes cause hyperactivity?
    Nov 27, 2024 – 00:13:32
  • The revolution in diabetes care that no-one is talking about
    Nov 20, 2024 – 00:10:23
  • A simpler way to get relief for IBS?
    Nov 13, 2024 – 00:10:55
  • The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality
    Nov 6, 2024 – 00:11:37
  • How to choose a protein bar (Reissue)
    Oct 30, 2024 – 00:09:43
  • Latest research on intermittent fasting and time restricted eating
    Oct 23, 2024 – 00:11:18
  • Sunscreen vs. Vitamin D: Finding the right balance
    Oct 16, 2024 – 00:11:08
  • How to beat acid reflux for good
    Oct 9, 2024 – 00:11:33
  • Acrylamide in food: Should you be worried?
    Oct 2, 2024 – 00:10:20
  • Nutrition literacy in the age of TikTok
    Sep 25, 2024 – 00:21:01
  • Helping kids of every size thrive
    Sep 18, 2024 – 00:21:12
  • How probiotic foods do (and don’t) affect your gut
    Sep 11, 2024 – 00:09:12
  • BONUS: Food insecurity goes to college
    Sep 9, 2024 – 00:06:23
  • Healthy eating tips for college students
    Sep 4, 2024 – 00:08:54
  • What makes soy more than just another bean?
    Aug 28, 2024 – 00:10:09
  • What you need to know about TMAO
    Aug 21, 2024 – 00:12:34
  • Can you absorb nutrients through the skin?
    Aug 14, 2024 – 00:09:08
  • Are sweet proteins the new Stevia?
    Aug 7, 2024 – 00:10:28
  • When do probiotic supplements make sense? (Reissue)
    Jul 31, 2024 – 00:09:22
  • Yogurt prevents diabetes?
    Jul 24, 2024 – 00:11:08
  • The snack paradox
    Jul 17, 2024 – 00:11:07
  • How does a pH-balancing diet work?
    Jul 10, 2024 – 00:09:50
  • What’s the deal with prebiotic sodas?
    Jul 3, 2024 – 00:08:44
  • All about kefir, including how to brew your own
    Jun 26, 2024 – 00:12:06
  • Could fish oil actually increase your risk of cardiovascular events?
    Jun 19, 2024 – 00:08:29
  • How nutrients in foods and supplements work together
    Jun 12, 2024 – 00:10:55
  • The truth about magnesium and muscle cramps
    Jun 5, 2024 – 00:09:56
  • What really works to clean fresh produce? (Reissue)
    May 29, 2024 – 00:11:19
Recent Reviews
  • dachshaus
    Waste of time
    In less than five minutes I had enough information to realize this podcast host has no idea what she’s talking about. She stated that there’s no evidence that sugar makes cancer grow, that it has a negative impact on immunity, or that sugar consumption puts one at increased risk of diabetes. Is she living in a fantasy world or in the payroll of The Sugar Association? Good grief. There are better, more informed voices in the podcast space. I won’t waste another minute of my time on this one.
  • kabess77
    Rolling my eyes
    This is what is wrong with healthcare and our food industry. Ultra processed food labeling leads to ‘inequality’ and ‘alienation’ really??? How about we find ways to get better foods at better prices?!? UPF provide nutrition, and no health risks…..seriously??? Mainstream dietitians need to do a bit more digging and learning.
  • Natasha C.
    Ten year listener
    I’ve listened for 10 years and just realized I’ve never rated or reviewed. I hope Monica never stops making this podcast.
  • Kimboq
    All Ads & Stating the Obvious
    5 minutes of ads, 5 minutes of telling you to eat a healthy, well balanced diet (stating the obvious). and 5 minutes of *very lightly* touching on a particular concept.
  • mdrjg
    Love your podcast
    I like the short and frequent episode ! Very educational and supported by research . May I invite you to be a guest in my podcast Medicine for good which will be resurrected soon and will be done more on shorter version inspired by yours ! Thanks Julieta Gabiola
  • Steff4578
    Unbiased and clear
    I love listening to the Nutrition Diva podcast. The hostess explains everything very clearly and covers a wide range of topics, but my favorite reason for loving this show, is that she doesn’t focus on fads and trends, just good old-fashioned facts and science.
  • TimmyTro
    Educational but too many commercials
    I enjoy the topics and information but for a short podcast there are way too many commercials.
  • ohreally7
    Not sure it’s truthful
    I did only listen to a couple of episodes but in the one she talks about how cereal isn’t bad for dinner like we think I myself find that to be unhealthy to promote as cereal does contain not only a ton of sugar and dyes but some are made from fillers which have no nutritional value
  • YamaDiallo
    Favorite go to site for common sense science based nutrition advice
    Well-balanced, fact-based research. Opinions on everything from diets to foods to popular myths. I love this podcast!
  • lorlor3k
    Wonderful podcast
    Love the no nonsense and science backed information! Presented clearly and in great bite size segments!! Monica is a delight.
  • SAV 74
    Dairy industries treatment of animals
    Room for debate on how animals are treated. Really? The dairy industry has paid off everyone. Lost my trust-unfollowed.
  • RichLardi
    Thank you!
    Thank you, Monica, for your balanced, common-sense approach to nutrition. Please keep them coming. I wish I could rate you at 6 stars!!
  • ND Fan!
    The Best!!
    One of the best podcasts out there! Monica presents sound, practical and evidenced based information that is so valuable in todays landscape!!
  • Aar On
    Nooooo
    Do not trust this Podcast.
  • Debbie Waidl
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Essential Listening!
    What a wonderful podcast! It's chock-full of handy, realistic suggestions to help everyone improve their eating habits. I absolutely adored the episode "Are we Eating Too Much Protein? Or not enough?", it truly reflects on the importance of feeding our bodies correctly. It's like having a friendly conversation that's packed with life-changing insights - you've just got to tune in! Add to Editor ↓ Jump To Latest
  • G3BSSC
    Love this and wish I had found you sooner!!
    Great practical advice and delivered in a very understandable way. Love your analogies and reasoning. Benefit of finding you late is that there is a huge archive to listen to while waiting for new episodes. Btw I am a questioner too and that may be another reason why I love your format and approach to nutrition.
  • Number1abs
    Favorite!!
    Obsessed with this podcast- Monica is so down to earth, and really presents both sides of each issue. Love!
  • kinsy761
    Clear, straightforward, useful
    I’m learning so much! And I love how she dives right in. And I love her clear voice. None of the annoying chatter and fluff that characterize so many podcasts.
  • Beckytwo
    Science based nutrition info
    No fear mongering here. Basic, sensible, nutrition advice on current food issues.
  • Shel Lynn
    S’s (need editing) & animal consumption promotion w/o warning
    S’s (need editing). There is animal consumption promotion w/o warnings regarding the dangers to humans and the planet from factory farming. It could be helpful to listeners also to offer more healthful alternatives to eating animals. Otherwise I love the show.
  • AmandaC123NH
    Good content, needs filter or mic
    Good content but the “s”s are so sharp it’s like nails on a chalkboard. You need an audio filter or a new mic or different mic settings. It’s too distracting, I had to turn it off.
  • adelepod
    Amazing quick tips!
    Quick and easy nutritional tips that help me stay healthy! I love tuning in each week to hear Monica’s advice on a wide variety of nutritional topics. She gets straight to the point and I learn something new every episode!!
  • ljkort
    Quick bites of listener-friendly info
    I’m a registered dietitian and have been a listener for the past decade! I really like how Monica makes complicated nutrition info so simple and practical.
  • JCTN22
    Helpful
    This podcast provides objective, scientifically informed information in a refreshingly accessible way. I listen to every episode
  • Noble Casserole
    Informative
    Reliable source of research based information.
  • angrylf
    Goodbar?
    Do you realize what the book/film is about that you are playing on with this title? Yikes.
  • Joyfulkara
    Love this podcast
    I’ve been listening to this podcast since the beginning. I love the evidence-based approach, but also she doesn’t talk about nutrition as a one-size-fits-all thing. I love that she also encourages people to to discipline and good habits with moderation and non-fanaticism. A balanced and sane approach to nutrition with facts, interesting guests, and a great host. And it’s one of the few podcasts I listen to that keeps under 20 mins most episodes. :) Keep on going, Monica!
  • Aliceisalmostfamous
    My Fav Podcast!
    I love how informative these podcasts are in such a short period of time! I can quickly listen on a short walk or drive to work! She has sooooo much information, you will absolutely learn something right away! Check her out!
  • Neb688
    Work on your titles
    My first podcast was about pandemic weight gain. I chose it because I gained weight during the pandemic. I was thinking there might be some insights about why it happened and how to make changes. Nope. It was just a lotta talk about how the news articles about the topic were hyperbole and people really didn’t gain, some lost weight during the pandemic. I skipped forward to see if there was any other info that could help me. Nope - still going on about pandemic weight gain being a hoax. Disappointing.
  • @MichaelUnbroken
    Great show✨✨
    I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for creating such an impactful podcast! I believe that we all have a voice that deserves to be heard. Thank you for putting this into the world! BE UNBROKEN! @MichaelUnbroken
  • D GSA
    Lost listener
    I’ve been a loyal listener for years now, but to turn on this most recent episode to immediately hear an add for planned parenthood?! NO THANKS. Immediately unsubscribe. I will not be supporting a NUTRITION podcast that is advocating for a company that takes advantage of women and supports the abortion of innocent lives.
  • Malini Rt
    Biased and potentially harmful
    Though I’ve only listened to a few of the episodes I feel the presentation is submissive to alternative treatments that may be very helpful by taking a small part of the treatment plan that may at first seem unpleasant and characterizing the entire protocol with that minor part. The lack of depth is astounding.
  • Casey22596
    Reading straight from Wikipedia?
    Literally sounds like the entire podcast is scripted/read from Wikipedia. She lists facts (credible source, unknown) every single podcast. And Ads. Ads. Ads. A new sponsor every episode. Would give no stars if I could. Probably the worst podcast I have listened to
  • lavy 016
    I am not sure the episode providing info on glucose syrup is correct
    The host mentions that the source of sugar doesn’t matter and only the amount matters, well I am a food science professional and it’s well known in the industry that added sugars definitely is more harmful than natural or raw form of sugar. And hence FDA has come up with regulations on declaring added sugars on the nutrition facts so the consumer knows how much of the sugar is added as a form of processing and how much is naturally sourced. The source of sugar is definitely one of the considerations which should be taken into account while studying the effects of sugar on human body. Please provide accurate information as listeners do consider this podcast as source of info not very easily available. Thanks
  • AEC2416
    Good content but too many long ads.
    I would love to keep listening, but can’t handle the amount of ads.
  • KirstiLouise
    Crisp, clear, concise, and helpful
    Just started listening to this podcast and am already at least 30 episodes in. I love how short and concise they are, while still providing lots of facts and statistics.
  • KL1313
    Too much discussion of sponsorship
    I listened to what was an 8-minute episode. During those 8-minutes, she talked about 3 separate ways to spend money in ways benefitting the show. That’s excessive for 8-minutes....the content was maybe 4.5-minutes.
  • Dan331
    Digestible!
    Love these bite-sized, easy-to-understand nutrition tips! Concise and useful!
  • sarahbrockway
    Great podcast!
    This podcast is so interesting, and there are soo many episodes to choose from. Sometimes I’ll listen to 3-4 at a time. Great for those who are trying to live a healthier lifestyle, or at the very least motivating.
  • Toto321
    Way too many ads
    I’ve listened for years and still do. Useful content-comprehensive yet economical in terms of time. But over the years the ADS!!! Too much time spent on ads that are too long for such a short podcast. 8 minute podcast, almost 4 minutes of ads? Tighten that up, bruh.
  • SusanNealYoga
    Improve your health and weight
    Great podcast that give tips to improve your eating habits. The podcasts are nice and short so the host gets right to the point.
  • CosieMom
    I’m going to pass
    The information is interesting. While I understand the need for revenue through advertisements, it is annoying that 1) they interrupt already brief podcasts and 2) of the several I listened to, it is odd that none of her advertisers were healthy food makers. I really don’t care that Monica bought a Burberry sweater through one of the advertisers! Not worth subscribing to at all.
  • Sweetpeaomine
    WANT SOME PODCAST WITH THAT AD?
    At least half of the podcast is advertising. No thanks! The information provided in the podcast is useful, but the benefit of tiny nuggets of knowledge imbedded in huge amounts of advertising is not worth my time.
  • jeanindc
    Ads
    Its more than half ads
  • Scoe.
    Science based
    Most nutritional gurus just make stuff up. The scientific reality is that we really don’t know much about what’s good for you and what’s not even though 7 billion people are eating every day. Monica cuts through the latest science and debunks the myths. She takes the opposite approach of most overly confident, overly simplistic nutritionalists. Monica takes a nuanced view with a robust interpretation of the entire realm of science Many reviewer‘s have complained about excessive ads. I just fast forward through them. You get what you pay for and ads pay for it. My biggest complaint is that after 500 episodes, the topics often are rather obscure now. If you were a new listener, I’d recommend you go back and start from the beginning
  • podcastlistener2012
    Well researched, balanced advice
    Excellent content that is well researched. Monica provides lots of practical advice on how to eat healthily while still living a balanced life. There are definitely too many adds, but I still enjoy listening because the quality of the content is so good.
  • Nikki.DP
    Way too many advertisements
    Way too many advertisements especially for such a small amount of podcast time. I also don’t support the dairy industry sponsor due to their detriment on the earth and inflammatory effects it has on the body. Doesn’t seem to fit with a nutritional podcast.
  • beeniboi3
    It’s good
    I’m liking it so far especially because I have ADHD
  • Lidgame
    Half of the time is ADs
    I understand ads are needed for the great information to continue. But half of the podcast time is too much. Lost patient
  • Parx617
    Ruined by So Many Ads
    The content is solid and the delivery is interesting, but the number of ads makes this just about unlistenable.
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