Nutrition Diva
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.
What’s the link between diet and mental health?
Learn how what you eat affects how you feel.
May 15
9 min
Are these healthy foods too risky to eat?
A couple of recent news stories are causing concern about chemical exposure from foods that we would normally consider healthy. How does this affect your food choices?
May 8
9 min
What can sea moss do for your health?
Sea moss supplements are promoted as being good for thyroid, digestive, skin and immune health. What’s the evidence to support the claims?
May 1
10 min
Can you really be healthy at any size?
Some argue that obesity does not necessarily increase your health risks. Science suggests otherwise.
Apr 24
8 min
What’s the problem with seed oils?
Influencers are sounding the alarm about the many alleged dangers of seed oils. Let’s look at the evidence.
Apr 17
10 min
Are collagen supplements worth the money?
Collagen supplements are promoted as a way to plump your skin, cushion your joints, and enhance your workout. What’s the evidence to support the claims?
Apr 10
12 min
BONUS: Dirty Dozen - Much ado about nothing?
Monica discusses The Dirty Dozen list and whether or not these foods with the highest level of pesticides are, in fact, unsafe to consume.
Apr 8
4 min
What exactly are the advantages of eating seasonally?
Eating fresh local produce is a great idea. But there's no reason to avoid fruits and vegetables because they aren't in season.
Apr 3
7 min
Turning down the food noise, with Dr. Nina Crowley
Dealing with persistent, intrusive thoughts about food that can make it hard to follow through on healthy behaviors.
Mar 27
30 min
BONUS: Dieting is not the answer for PCOS, but weight loss may still play a role
Some thoughts on a recent New York Times article highlighting the International PCOS Network's revised guidelines on managing PCOS.
Mar 25
5 min
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