The Nutrition Diva's Quick And Dirty Tips For Eating Well And Feeling Fabulous

I don't doubt that there's a link between highly-processed junk food and increased risk of chronic disease.  But the way we are defining UPFs threatens to bake an awful lot of privilege into our food policy. Related listening:A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods (Nutrition Diva #735)Mentioned in this episode:Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses  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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy

Since their wildly successful introduction in 2019, plant-based burgers like Beyond and Impossible have continued to evolve. Let’s take a look at the latest formulations and how they compare to each other and to real beef.Mentioned in this episode:Nutritional Comparison of Plant-Based Burgers (Nutrition Over Easy blog)  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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Last week, I joined Tom Hall on WYPR  FM (my local NPR station here in Baltimore), for a segment on Midday, a daily news and current events show. We discussed the recent announcement by the White House of an additional $1.7 billion dollar commitment to their ongoing campaign to reduce hunger and food insecurity in the United States. With the gracious permission of Baltimore Public Media and WYPR-FM in Baltimore, we are including an edited version of the show as a bonus for Nutrition Diva listeners.Midday on WYPR-FM 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.qui

Tiny plastic particles are ubiquitous in our food, water, and environment. What are the potential harms and what can we do to protect ourselves?Mentioned in this Episode:Food and human safety: the impact of microplastics (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition)Microplastics in food: scoping review on health effects, occurrence, and human exposure (Int. J. Food Contamination)The Role of Dietary Fiber and Microbiome Composition to Decrease the Deleterious Effects of Nano-Plastic in Monogastric Animals (Journal of Probiotics and Health) 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/

Influencers are claiming that most of us should be taking in a lot more salt than is recommended. Are they right?Related listening:Are we eating too much protein (or not enough)?  (Nutrition Diva #699)What is water weight?   (Nutrition Diva #468)Mentioned in this episode:Potassium content of common foods  (Nutrition Over Easy Blog)Sodium: Dietary Reference Intakes for Adequacy (NIH)Sodium: Dietary Reference Intakes for Toxicity  (NIH)Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Risk of Cardiovascular Events | Acute Coronary Syndromes (JAMA)Sodium and Potassium Intake and Mortality Among US Adults: Prospective Data From the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (J. Int Med.)Effects of subacute dietary salt intake and acute volume expansion on diastolic function in young normotensive individuals (European Heart Journal) 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

A closer look at health claims for a popular greens supplement. Plus, a new study links plant protein with healthy aging.Mentioned in this episode:AG1® Induces a Favorable Impact on Gut Microbial Structure and Functionality (MDPI)AG1® Increases Short-Chained Fatty Acid Production in the SHIME Model (MDPI)AG1® Demonstrates Superior Mineral Bioaccessibility and Bioavailability (MDPI)Dietary protein intake in midlife in relation to healthy aging (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) 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

Some claim that drinking the milk of other animals—or drinking milk beyond infancy—is both unnatural and unhealthy. How do the arguments for and against consuming milk stack up?Related listening:Review of What the Health (Nutrition Diva #437)Does Dairy Weaken your bones (Nutrition Diva #269)Does Milk Increase Breast Cancer Risk? (Nutrition Diva #565)Mentioned in this episode:Review of You Are What You Eat (Abby Langer) 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuic

Some advice for those who want to help their friends and family eat healthier. And some tips for those just starting out on the healthy eating journey.  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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

A round up of listener questions on processed foods, plant-based meats, and how to make sure you’re getting the right amount of protein, carb, and fats. Related listening:Protein Density: How To Get More Protein for Fewer Calories (Nutrition Diva #483)How to Increase Fiber Without Overloading on Calories (Nutrition Diva #479)Mentioned in this episode:Protein Density of foods (Chart)Fiber Density (Chart)  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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tip

It's a good idea to minimize your exposure to pesticides. But you might be surprised to find out where they are (and aren't) lurking.Mentioned in this episode:Dietary Exposure to Pesticide Residues from Commodities Alleged to Contain the Highest Contamination LevelsThe Million Women StudyPesticide Use by Consumers (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)How you can Help Pollinators (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty T

Food is food. Medicine is medicine. We need both.Mentioned in this episode:Impact of Produce Prescriptions on Diet, Food Security, and Cardiometabolic Health OutcomesEffect of an Intensive Food-as-Medicine Program on Health and Health Care Use 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Tips for Dryuary and beyond.Mentioned in this episode:New research on the risks and benefits of alcoholRethinking drinkingSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationAlcohol Minimalist podcast 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

You’d like to make some changes to your eating habits. What should you focus on first?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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom 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

Yuka is a popular food scanning app that provides ratings on the health impact of products. But how accurate and useful are its scores?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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom 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 t

A new treatment extends the life of fresh produce. But some worry about toxic effects. 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom 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 tip

A new study finds that reducing your sugar intake doesn’t actually improve blood sugar control–unless you actually have diabetes.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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom 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

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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom 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 D

Thanksgiving is this week; a time to gather with friends and family, be grateful for all we have, and stuff ourselves silly. Nonetheless, it’s no fun to push yourself away from the table and realize – too late! – that you’ve eaten to the point of discomfort. We'll help give you strategies that can help you enjoy this year’s feast without regrets.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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com

Do you ever suspect that something is derailing your diet? In this episode we'll  go over a significant yet often overlooked area of nutrition: unplanned eating.  We also answer a listener question about mushrooms and FODMAPS.RELATED EPISODESWhat is the FODMAP diet?Beyond FODMAPs with Beth Rosen RDNutrition 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Dairy is a relatively recent addition to the human diet. How did early humans get enough calcium to develop and maintain healthy bones? RESEARCH CITED Calcium in Evolutionary PerspectiveThe roles of calcium and vitamin D in skeletal health: an evolutionary perspective 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-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom Have a nutrition question? S