Nutrition Diva Podcast

Below are summaries of my weekly “Nutrition Diva” podcast. Complete transcripts and audio are available on the Quick and Dirty Tips website. You can also subscribe on iTunes or with the free Stitcher Smart Radio smartphone app.

Paula Deen Wastes Her Teachable Moment

by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN on January 29, 2012

spacer When the news of Paula Deen’s Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis first broke, I was hopeful that it might provide a “teachable moment” for the millions of fans who cherish Paula and relish her over-the-top brand of culinary naughtiness. Instead, Paula seems to be sending a very different message; one that I find quite dangerous. Read or listen to more here.

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Biggest Nutrition Traps

by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN on January 24, 2012

spacer This special three-part series takes a look at the most common mistakes even nutrition-savvy people make with their diets.  In the first installment, I talk about the all-important difference between natural and healthy.  In the second part, I talk about quality vs. quantity. In the final installment, I discuss the importance of focusing on the average (or, mean) rather than the extremes in your diet.

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Nutrition Tips for Shift Workers

by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN on January 15, 2012

spacer Night shift workers are more likely to suffer from insomnia, fatigue, accidents, ulcers, and even certain types of cancer than those who work during the day.   People also frequently gain weight when they work the night shift. Although it’s clearly not ideal, many people have no choice but to work nights.  In this week’s podcast, I have  some tips on how to keep shift work from sabotaging your nutrition or your health. Read or listen to it here.

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How is Alcohol Metabolized?

by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN on December 31, 2011

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We’ll be ringing in a new year soon and I daresay a few glasses of champagne or other spirits will be enjoyed by many Nutrition Over Easy readers. So this seems like the perfect time to address some of the lore about alcohol and nutrition. For example, is it a good idea to eat a big meal if you’re going to be drinking? If you’ve over-indulged, can certain foods ward off a hangover? Is it true that alcohol is metabolized into sugar or that it blocks your body’s ability to burn fat? Answers to these and other frequently asked questions about alcohol—along with my tips on how to indulge safely—are in this week’s Nutrition Diva Podcast. Read or listen to it here.

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Calculating Calorie Needs: What You Need to Know

by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN on December 18, 2011

spacer Lee writes: “There are lots of calculators out there that are supposed to tell you how many calories you should be eating. But they all give me different values.  How do I know what my daily calorie intake should really be?” In this week’s show, I explain how these calculators work and what you need to know about estimating calorie needs (or caloric content of foods.) Read or listen to it here.

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Diet and Breast Cancer: Is There a Link?

by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN on December 10, 2011

spacer Although diet plays a role in the development and progression of breast cancer, it’s a fairly secondary one. Still, it’s the factor that we have the most control over.  Even though no diet or food can prevent breast cancer, if certain habits can reduce our risk, why wouldn’t we adopt them? Learn more in this week’s podcast.

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Which Foods are Highest in Pesticides?

by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN on December 4, 2011

spacer I’ve talked in the past about the “Dirty Dozen,” those fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues. But a listener wants to know how much pesticide exposure we get from other foods like grains or dairy. I’ve got the scoop on pesticides in this week’s show. Read or listen to it here.

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The End of Dieting

by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN on November 20, 2011

spacer The multi-billion weight loss industry has a dirty little secret: Dieting doesn’t work. To be sure, almost any diet out there will produce weight loss if you follow the rules.  However, the majority of people who lose weight on diets will eventually gain it all back. Often, with interest. Don’t despair: I do have a solution! Find out more in this week’s show.

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