
Your questions about coffee and health
848. An episode we did earlier this month about coffee prompted questions from many listeners. Does coffee spike your cortisol? How does it affect the bladder? Is espresso healthier than drip? Answers...
21 Tammi 10min

Does a high protein diet accelerate aging?
847. Does a high-protein diet accelerate aging or shorten life expectancy? It’s not a simple yes or no.ReferencesLow Protein Intake Is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall M...
14 Tammi 9min

Fact check: Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?
846. The internet has lots to say about how coffee affects your stomach. Unfortunately, most of it is wrong.References:Addition of milk to coffee beverages; the effect on functional, nutritional, and ...
7 Tammi 11min

Nutrition's Year in Review: Trends of 2025 and what's coming in 2026
845. A look back at the biggest food and nutrition trends of the last year, plus, a glimpse into my crystal ball.Related episodes:735 - A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods789 - The surpr...
31 Joulu 20259min

How alcohol is metabolized (Reissue)
169. What should you eat before and after drinking alcohol?New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! W...
24 Joulu 20256min

Does soybean oil drive obesity?
844. A recent study claimed to identify a mechanism by which soybean oil drives obesity (and coconut oil does not). But the interactions between diet and biology are rarely as black-and-white as the h...
17 Joulu 202515min

Does growing almonds really waste too much water?
843. A closer look at how these alleged water-hogs stack up against other crops in terms of nutrition, environmental and economic impacts.References: Water-indexed benefits and impacts of California a...
10 Joulu 202510min

IV drip bars: What you really get for $300
842. With holiday indulgence season approaching, IV drip lounges promise to “undo” the damage—but do they deliver?References:To IV or Not to IV: The Science Behind Intravenous Vitamin Therapy - PMCSta...
3 Joulu 202512min



















