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Are you "killing" the nutrients in your food? InstantPots, microwaves, and leftovers…and my only cardinal rule
Episode 857
Does your food lose its nutritional value as soon as it hits the heat? This week on Nutrition Diva, Monica answers a listener's question about how di…
12 hours ago
Is coffee mold actually making you sick?
Episode 856
856. According to the internet, your morning brew might be hiding "mold toxins" that cause brain fog, fatigue, and digestive issues. But is mold-free…
1 week ago
9 Ways to Optimize Breakfast
Episode 855
855. Is your "healthy" breakfast actually setting you up for a mid-morning crash? Many of us reach for 100-calorie yogurt cups or fiber bars thinking…
2 weeks ago
New Research Alert: How do sugar substitutes affect the microbiome?
Episode 854
854. Do artificial sweeteners help—or hurt—efforts to manage weight? Fresh research offers some surprising new answers.
References:
Effect of sweetene…
3 weeks ago
Study proves that UPFs cause weight gain…or does it?
Episode 853
853. A recent study on ultra-processed foods seems to be yet another nail in the coffin for UPFs. But all is not as it seems.
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Effect of ultr…
1 month ago
How do fermented dairy products affect cholesterol?
Episode 852
852. Fermented dairy may affect cholesterol differently than butter or processed meats—but it’s not a free pass. Here’s what the evidence actually sh…
1 month, 1 week ago
Fiber-maxxing: How much fiber is too much?
Episode 851
851. A current nutrition trend encourages people to dramatically increase their fiber intake. But how much fiber is actually helpful? And when can “m…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Maybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the problem after all
Episode 850
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 tel…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Have GLP-1s become the new Botox?
Episode 849
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 thi…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Your questions about coffee and health
Episode 848
848. An episode we did earlier this month about coffee prompted questions from many listeners. Does coffee spike your cortisol? How does it affect th…
2 months ago