Nutrition Diva

850. What if the real danger of hyperpalatable junk food isn't that it tastes too good, but that it actually silences the biological signals that tell you you're full? This episode explores groundbreaking neuroscience suggesting that overeating is driven by a lack of satisfaction rather than an excess of pleasure.Related episodes: 483 - Protein Density: How To Get More Protein for Fewer Calories | Nutrition Diva702 - Nutrient dense vs energy dense and why it matters | Nutrition Diva479 - How to increase fiber without overloading on caloriesReferencesThe b...

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 Hea...

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 inc...

847. Does a high-protein diet accelerate aging or shorten life expectancy? It’s not a simple yes or no.ReferencesLow 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 MetabolismNew Horizons: Dietary protein, ageing and the Okinawan ratio | Age and Ageing | Oxford AcademicDietary protein intake and all-cause mortality: results from The Kawasaki Aging and Wellbeing Project - PMCThe impact of dietary protein intake on longevity and metabolic health - PMCht...

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 - PubMedA dark brown roast coffee blend is less effective at stimulating gastric acid secretion in healthy volunteers compared to a medium roast market blend - RubachEffect of coffee on gastro-oesophageal reflux in patients with reflux disease and healthy controls - PubMedEffects of Coffee and Its Components on the Gastrointestinal Tract and the...

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 foods789 - The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality827 - Toxic tea bags? Sorting fact from fear837 - 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 Mon...

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 th...

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 ResearchRelated episodes:497 - Pros and cons of the ketogenic diet201 - What are MCTs?692 - How does coconut oil affect cholesterol?763 - What's the problem with seed oils?124 - Wh...

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 - ScienceDirectReducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Understanding Your Orchard's Water RequirementsLife 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 LibraryCalifornia Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability | YIP Institute Agriculture PolicyCalifornia Alm...

842. With holiday indulgence season approaching, IV drip lounges promise to “undo” the damage—but do they deliver?References:To IV or Not to IV: The Science Behind Intravenous Vitamin Therapy - PMCState Policies and Facility Practices of IV Hydration Spas in the US | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA NetworkRelated episodes:104 - Can You Get Too Many Vitamins?128 - Are Free Radicals Good For You?139 - Do B Vitamins Give You Energy?169 - How Alcohol is Metabolized794 - Do alcoho...

There’s definitely a lot of individual variation. But knowing the half-life of caffeine is useful…especially if you actually understand what the half-life of a substance actually means.Related episodes:#620: Is coffee good or bad for you?#414 What is brewed cacao?#361: How to find coffee that won’t bother your stomachFind 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 pl...

840. Eating healthy is usually understood to mean eating less. So, what happens when you actually need to eat more—and everything you’ve learned about ‘good choices’ suddenly works against you?Related episodes:702, Nutrient dense vs energy dense 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 bo...

839. Lots of us rely on powders and shakes to meet our protein goals. A new report suggests that this could be exposing us to “concerning” levels of lead.Resources:Protein intake calculatorFDA Resource on Lead in Food 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 pla...

838. Are manufacturers using a regulatory loophole to sneak untested chemicals into our food? In this episode, we break down what GRAS really means, why it exists, and how the process works. Resources:GRAS databaseDatabase of substances added to foodsFind a full 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, Wei...

837. Regenerative farming focuses on improving the health of the soil. How does this translate into improved human health? It’s a bit more complex than you might think.Resources:Soil Health Academy Regenerative Farmers of AmericaFind regenerative farms near youReferences:Changes in USDA food composition data for 43 garden crops, 1950 to 1999 - PubMedDeclining Fruit and Vegetable Nutrient Composition: What Is the Evidence? -  HortScienceDo agronomic approaches aligned to regenerative agriculture improve the micronutrient concentrations of edible portions of crops? - Fron...

673. Can daily blueberry consumption actually improve your brain health? A 2022 study finds that daily blueberry consumption may help improve your cognitive abilities. But the researchers left one important question unanswered.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 Bo...

836. Fast-food chains are frying their French fries in beef tallow instead of vegetable oil. Is this actually a healthier choice—or just clever marketing? Episodes mentioned in this episode: 185: Does the Ratio of Omega 6 Really Matter?763: What’s the problem with seed oilsFind 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, Dia...

835. A new study suggests that a short eating window more than doubles your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. But is that really what the data shows?References:Association of eating duration less than 8 h with all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality - ScienceDirect8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death | American Heart AssociationExpert reaction to conference abstract about time-restricted eating and cardiovascular death | Science Media CentreFind a transcript here.  New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a...

834. Is stress really to blame for stubborn belly fat—or is this just the latest internet hype? Let’s look at the science behind cortisol, belly fat, and what truly works.References Effects of Withania somnifera on Cortisol Levels in Stressed Human Subjects: A Systematic Review - PubMedA soy-based phosphatidylserine/ phosphatidic acid complex (PAS) normalizes the stress reactivity of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal-axis in chronically stressed male subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study - PubMedRelated episodes you may like:Foods That Burn Belly FatMidlife Weight Gain: Don't Blame Your...

833. From broccoli to red wine, certain foods are promoted as natural estrogen blockers. Is there any science to support the claims?References Aromatase Inhibitors Plus Weight Loss Improves the Hormonal Profile of Obese Hypogonadal Men Without Causing Major Side Effects - PMCA traditional Mediterranean diet decreases endogenous estrogens in healthy postmenopausal women - PubMedFind a full 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 cu...