A protein powder can be a convenient way to add a little extra protein to your diet. Does it matter which one you use? Related: New ways to use whey protein powder 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 Diabetes and Gut Health! 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.  ..read more

Raw milk is often praised for its potential health benefits, but how do those claims stack up against the risks? This episode breaks down the science behind unpasteurized dairy, exploring its possible links to allergy prevention, the dangers of foodborne illness, and the regulations designed to protect consumers. Resources: The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk | FDA Local Harvest Raw and Heat-Treated Milk: From Public Health Risks to Nutritional Quality The protective effect of farm milk consumption on childhood asthma and atopy: the GABRIELA study - PubMe ..read more

Monica explores whether fiber supplements like Metamucil or Benefiber are necessary for digestive health. While fiber is crucial for digestion, heart health, and the gut microbiome, most people fall short of the recommended intake. Can a fiber-rich diet provide all the fiber you need without the uncomfortable side effects of supplements? New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com.   Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook a ..read more

A new study suggests that lycopene may have antidepressant-like effects in mice. But what does this really mean for you? Mentioned in this episode: Lycopene Alleviates Depression-Like Behavior in Chronic Social Defeat Stress-Induced Mice by Promoting Synaptic Plasticity via the BDNF–TrkB Pathway (Wiley - Food Science & Nutrition) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Follow Nu ..read more

A new study finds that vitamin K2 may be helpful for nighttime leg cramps. What else can it do for us?  Related listening: The truth about magnesium and muscle cramps (Nutrition Diva #769) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! 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 Nutr ..read more

Why do late-night snack cravings hit so hard? It’s more than just willpower—circadian rhythms, sleep, and modern habits all play a role. Here’s how to manage them. References: The internal circadian clock increases hunger and appetite in the evening independent of food intake and other behaviors - PubMed Effect of Sleep Extension on Objectively Assessed Energy Intake Among Adults With Overweight in Real-life Settings: A Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself ..read more

Experts say we need to eat more beans. Let’s look at why (and how) we should do this. Related listening: What is the FODMAP diet? (Nutrition Diva  #236) Do you get enough fiber on a low-FODMAP diet? (Nutrition Diva #589) Beyond FODMAPS with Beth Rosen, RD (Nutrition Diva #710) Why you need more (not less) phytic acid in your diet (Nutrition Diva #612) Lectins and the plant paradox (Nutrition Diva #471) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutr ..read more

In this special 800th episode, Monica takes a look back at how much nutrition science has changed since the podcast started in 2008. From low-carb diets and the protein craze to the rise of the microbiome and personalized nutrition, she breaks down the biggest trends and what they mean for the future.  New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook an ..read more

In this special bonus episode, Monica responds to a listener who wrote her about a claim from Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy suggesting eating Brussels sprouts more than once a week could raise pancreatic cancer risk. She break down the research behind this surprising advice and shares why she doesn't believe it’s cause for concern. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206. Follow Nutriti ..read more

Explore what science says about DHA and folic acid for brain health—and who most benefits from taking them. Related listening: Surprising study results undermine confidence in the MIND diet Folic Acid and Cancer Risk Mentioned in this episode: NYT Cooking: Red Rentil Soup   New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! 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 ..read more