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Nutrition Diva

Nutrition Diva

Written by: QuickAndDirtyTips.com Monica Reinagel
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 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.Macmillan Holdings, LLC Art Cooking Food & Wine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • New Research Alert: How do sugar substitutes affect the microbiome?

    New Research Alert: How do sugar substitutes affect the microbiome?
    Mar 4 2026

    854. Do artificial sweeteners help—or hurt—efforts to manage weight? Fresh research offers some surprising new answers.

    References:

    Effect of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers on weight management and gut microbiota composition in individuals with overweight or obesity: the SWEET study | Nature Metabolism

    The role of sweeteners in weight loss | Nature Reviews Endocrinology

    Transcript:

    https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/new-research-alert-how-do-sugar-substitutes-affect-the-microbiome/transcript

    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.

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    Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.com

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.

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    13 mins
  • Study proves that UPFs cause weight gain…or does it?

    Study proves that UPFs cause weight gain…or does it?
    Feb 25 2026

    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.

    References

    Effect of ultra-processed food consumption on male reproductive and metabolic health

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    Maybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the problem after all

    The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality | Nutrition Diva

    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 Bones at Every Age.

    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.

    Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.com

    Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.

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    12 mins
  • How do fermented dairy products affect cholesterol?

    How do fermented dairy products affect cholesterol?
    Feb 18 2026
    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 shows about yogurt, cheese, saturated fat, and LDL cholesterol.ReferencesDairy Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: Do We Really Need to Be Concerned? - PMCMilk and Dairy Product Consumption and Cardiovascular Diseases: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses - ScienceDirectEffect of cheese consumption on blood lipids: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - PubMedHarnessing the Magic of the Dairy Matrix for Next-Level Health Solutions: A Summary of a Symposium Presented at Nutrition 2022Dairy and Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Recent Observational Research - PMCFermented dairy product consumption and blood lipid levels in healthy adults: a systematic reviewNew 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 the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. 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 the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.
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    9 mins
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