QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica ReinagelArts, Education, Food
QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica ReinagelArts, Education, Food
QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica ReinagelArts, Education, Food
QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica ReinagelArts, Education, Food

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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.

  • Can you really be healthy at any size?
    Some argue that obesity does not necessarily increase your health risks. Science suggests otherwise.
  • What’s the problem with seed oils?
    Influencers are sounding the alarm about the many alleged dangers of seed oils. Let’s look at the evidence.
  • Are collagen supplements worth the money?
    Collagen supplements are promoted as a way to plump your skin, cushion your joints, and enhance your workout. What’s the evidence to support the claims?
  • BONUS: Dirty Dozen - Much ado about nothing?
    Monica discusses The Dirty Dozen list and whether or not these foods with the highest level of pesticides are, in fact, unsafe to consume.
  • What exactly are the advantages of eating seasonally?
    Eating fresh local produce is a great idea. But there's no reason to avoid fruits and vegetables because they aren't in season.
  • Turning down the food noise, with Dr. Nina Crowley
    Dealing with persistent, intrusive thoughts about food that can make it hard to follow through on healthy behaviors.
  • BONUS: Dieting is not the answer for PCOS, but weight loss may still play a role
    Some thoughts on a recent New York Times article highlighting the International PCOS Network's revised guidelines on managing PCOS.
  • How does sodium intake affect bone health?
    How could the recent trend of taking salt supplements affect your bone health?
  • How much do you need to worry about getting too much niacin?
    Niacin is not a nutrient that you hear too much about. But a new research study has people concerned about their intake.
  • BONUS: We need a better way to define ultra-processed food
    Some thoughts in response to the latest study linking ultra-processed foods with chronic health conditions and the flaw underlying this research.
  • Is it time to give plant-based burgers a second try?
    Since their wildly successful introduction in 2019, plant-based burgers like Beyond and Impossible have continued to evolve. Let’s take a look at the latest formulations and how they compare to each other and to real beef.
  • BONUS INTERVIEW: Fighting food insecurity
    Monica joins Tom Hall on WYPR-FM 's Midday to talk about building healthy communities and fighting food insecurity. Shared here with the gracious permission of Baltimore Public Media.
  • How big a problem are microplastics?
    Tiny plastic particles are ubiquitous in our food, water, and environment. What are the potential harms and what can we do to protect ourselves?
  • Should you be eating (way) more salt?
    Influencers are claiming that most of us should be taking in a lot more salt than is recommended. Are they right?
  • Are powdered green supplements like AG1 worth the money?
    A closer look at health claims for a popular greens supplement. Plus, a new study links plant protein with healthy aging.
  • Is drinking milk unnatural?
    Some claim that drinking the milk of other animals—or drinking milk beyond infancy—is both unnatural and unhealthy. How do the arguments for and against consuming milk stack up?
  • How (not) to give nutrition advice
    Some advice for those who want to help their friends and family eat healthier. And some tips for those just starting out on the healthy eating journey.
  • Your burning nutrition questions answered
    A round up of listener questions on processed foods, plant-based meats, and how to make sure you’re getting the right amount of protein, carb, and fats.
  • How to reduce your exposure to pesticides
    It's a good idea to minimize your exposure to pesticides. But you might be surprised to find out where they are (and aren't) lurking.
  • Actually, food is not medicine
    Food is food. Medicine is medicine. We need both.