

Nutrition Diva
QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 7, 2021 • 10min
How Fitness Trackers Sabotage Weight Loss
Many people use diet and activity trackers to log their food intake and exercise. But it seems to be backfiring. Nutrition Diva explains this paradox.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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 8min
Is Watermelon Seed Flour Good for You?
Watermelon seed flour is a new arrival on the health food scene. You'll find recipes for using it on Paleo diet blogs. But how does it compare to other flours? Nutrition Diva investigates.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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 10min
Midlife Weight Gain: Don't Blame Your Metabolism
New research suggests that a slowing metabolism is not to blame for midlife weight gain. So what is? MentionedHow to get more protein with fewer calories (Nutrition Diva #483)How to slow age-related muscle loss (Nutrition Diva #398)Build more muscle with less protein (Nutrition Diva #448)How to build muscle on a plant-based diet (Nutrition Over Easy blog)Beating the midlife spread (Weighless.life)SourcesPontzer, et al.. Daily energy expenditure through the human life course. Science. 2021. https://science.sciencemag.org/content/373/6556/808.Yang, et al. Life-course trajectories of body mass index from adolescence to old age: . Proceedings of the National Academies of Science. 2021. https://www.pnas.org/content/118/17/e2020167118.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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2021 • 10min
How Fiber Builds Stronger Bones
Prebiotics can already boost digestive, metabolic, and immune health. Nutrition Diva breaks down how they can also help strengthen bones and prevent bone loss.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva 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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2021 • 9min
The Truth About Pandemic Weight Gain
According to media reports, weight gain during the pandemic averaged 25 to 30 pounds. But how reliable are these reports? And why does it matter? Nutrition Diva examines the data.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/weight-loss/weight-loss-harder-for-somehttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDivaNew 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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2021 • 26min
How to Get Your Partner to Eat Healthy
Dr. Rachel Vanderbilt of the Relationship Doctor podcast explains why partners aren't always supportive of our efforts to eat healthier -- and what to do about it.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva 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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2021 • 10min
What's the Healthiest Kind of Rice?
Short-grain vs. long-grain vs. basmati vs. brown rice. What are the nutritional differences between all the different types of rice? Nutrition Diva explains.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDivaNew 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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2021 • 7min
Superfood Alert: What's a Pili Nut?
The pili nut is the latest aspirant to superfood glory. What's in this exotic nut and how does it compare to other nuts? Nutrition Diva digs in.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva 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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2021 • 22min
Foraging for Fun and Nutrition
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 the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva 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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2021 • 11min
Do Adaptogens Protect You From Stress?
Adaptogens are plant-based ingredients that are said to protect against the harmful effects of excessive stress. But do they really do anything or is it all in our heads? Nutrition Diva explains.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva 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.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


