Join Monica Reinagel, author of "Nutrition Diva's Secrets for a Healthy Diet," as she serves up simple, painless ways to upgrade your eating habits. Sorting through conflicting information and busting popular myths, Monica takes the stress out of eating so you can enjoy food, instead of fighting it. Before you know it, you'll be eating healthier and feeling more fabulous!
Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel serves up simple, painless ways to upgrade your eating habits. Before you know it, you'll be eating healthier and feeling more fabulous!
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Apr 19, 2023
Can vitamin K2 prevent osteoporosis?
00:13:49
Vitamin K2 plays an important role in heart health and bone formation. But how much is enough, and is it safe to take high doses?
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. diva.simplecast.com/episodes/can-vitamin-k2-prevent-osteoporosis/transcript">A transcript is available at Simplecast.
I’m joined today by my friend and colleague Tamara Duker Freuman. Long-time listeners will remember Tamara from previous episodes—most recently, clearing up the confusion around so-called Leaky Gut Syndrome.
Tamara is my go-to expert on all things digestive. She’s a registered dietitian, based in New York City and a nationally-known expert on nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal diseases. Her first book was The Bloated Belly Whisperer and she has a new book out this month.
The idea that being regular is the key to inner achieving peace may sound like hyperbole, but chronic constipation can have a huge impact on one’s quality of life. And a surprising number of people struggle with this. Our discussion includes:
Some little-known but very common causes of constipation
Why more fiber isn’t always the solution
When to consult your doctor
Which over-the-counter laxatives are safe for long-term use?
Why fiber can actually be constipating for some people
How to customize a dietary prescription that works for you
The book also includes sample meal plans for a variety of digestive issues—including options for those who don’t cook.
The book can be found in all the major outlets (if you can, it’s always nice to support an independent bookstore!) and you can find Tamara on Twitter @tamaraduker and Instagram @tamarafreuman or on her website: www.thebloatedbellywhisperer.com
Is almond milk inflammatory? And more listener questions
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Do digestive enzymes impair nutrient absorption? Do potatoes count as vegetables? Should you be scrubbing your lemons? Nutrition Diva answers listener questions.
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. diva.simplecast.com/episodes/is-almond-milk-inflammatory/transcript">A transcript is available at Simplecast.
Continuous glucose monitors were developed to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. But could they also help people optimize their health, athletic performance, or weight loss? The Nutrition Diva looks into the science.
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. diva.simplecast.com/episodes/do-you-need-a-continuous-glucose-monitor-rntuhhma/transcript">A transcript is available at Simplecast.
You may already be familiar with something called the low FODMAP diet, which I’ve talked about in previous episodes. Although the low FODMAP diet can be very effective in relieving symptoms of IBS, it’s not necessarily appropriate or doable by everyone.
Beth Rosen joins me to talk about some alternatives to the FODMAP approach for managing IBS.
Beth is a registered dietitian specializing in GI nutrition and disordered eating. She has designed techniques and programs to help chronic dieters, disordered eaters, and those in eating disorder recovery to mend their relationship with food and their bodies.
In this interview:
Why we seem to lose the ability to digest or tolerate certain foods as we get older.
The surprising relationship between eating disorders and IBS and disordered eating.
What are FODMAPs and where are they found?
The challenges of trying to do a low-FODMAP diet on your own.
Who might not be a good candidate for a low-FODMAP approach.
Modified dietary approaches (“FODMAP-lite”).
Non-dietary interventions such as CBT for IBS.
The role that digestive enzyme supplements can play in managing IBS.
Fact-checking the claim that having water with food is bad for digestion or absorption. Also: how much variety do you need in your fruits and vegetables to meet the requirement?
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. diva.simplecast.com/episodes/does-drinking-water-with-meals-impair-digestion/transcript">A transcript is available at Simplecast.
A new study links the use of a popular low-calorie sweetener with an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. How worried should you be?
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. diva.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-all-this-about-erythritol-and-blood-clots/transcript">A transcript is available at Simplecast.
We’re told that saturated fat is bad for your heart. But is saturated fat from plants different than saturated fat from meat or dairy?
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. diva.simplecast.com/episodes/are-saturated-fats-from-plants-healthier/transcript">A transcript is available at Simplecast.
Bloggers recommend everything from bleach to baking soda. Food safety experts insist that tap water is all you need. What’s the best way to kill germs on fresh produce?
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. diva.simplecast.com/episodes/what-really-works-to-clean-fresh-produce/transcript">A transcript is available at Simplecast.
We're often told to choose lean protein. But is lean protein actually healthier or is it time to retire this phrase? Plus, listeners respond to a recent episode on alcohol and health.
Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. diva.simplecast.com/episodes/is-lean-protein-really-better-for-you/transcript">A transcript is available at Simplecast.