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.

Experts say we need to eat more beans. Let’s look at why (and how) we should do this.Related listening:<a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/236-nd-what-is-the-fodmap-diet" target="_blank">What is the FODMAP diet? (Nutrition Diva  #236)</a><a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/589-do-you-get-enough-fiber-on-a-low-fodmap-diet" target="_blank">Do you get enough fiber on a low-FODMAP diet? (Nutrition Diva #589)</a><a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-fodmaps-with-beth-rosen-rd" target="_blank">Beyond FODMAPS with Beth Rosen, RD (Nutrition Diva #710)</a><a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/why-you-need-more-not-less-phytic-acid-in-your-diet" target="_blank">Why you need more (not less) phytic acid in your diet (Nutrition Diva #612)</a><a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/471-lectins-and-the-plant-paradox" target="_blank">Lectins and the plant paradox (Nutrition Diva #471)</a>
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Nutrition Diva

Why you should eat more beans (and how to make it easier)

In this special 800th episode, Monica takes a look back at how much nutrition science has changed since the podcast started in 2008. From low-carb diets and the protein craze to the rise of the microbiome and personalized nutrition, she breaks down the biggest trends and what they mean for the future. 
New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59vwhJqu3bTvSCRsXmbqY6" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva on <a href="https://facebook.com/qdtnutrition" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter" target="_blank">subscribe to the newsletter</a> for more diet and nutrition tips. Find Monica's blog and other programs at <a href="https://nutritionovereasy.com" target="_blank">Nutrition Over Easy</a>.  Nutrition Diva is a part of the<a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com" target="_blank"> Quick and Dirty Tips</a> podcast network.  LINKS:Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

800 Episodes Later: How nutrition science has changed since 2008

In this special bonus episode, Monica responds to a listener who wrote her about a claim from Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy suggesting eating Brussels sprouts more than once a week could raise pancreatic cancer risk. She break down the research behind this surprising advice and shares why she doesn't believe it’s cause for concern.
New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59vwhJqu3bTvSCRsXmbqY6" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva on <a href="https://facebook.com/qdtnutrition" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter" target="_blank">subscribe to the newsletter</a> for more diet and nutrition tips. Find Monica's blog and other programs at <a href="https://nutritionovereasy.com" target="_blank">Nutrition Over Easy</a>.  Nutrition Diva is a part of the<a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com" target="_blank"> Quick and Dirty Tips</a> podcast network.  LINKS:Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

BONUS: Attack of the killer... Brussels sprout?

Explore what science says about DHA and folic acid for brain health—and who most benefits from taking them.Related listening:<a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/surprising-study-results-undermine-confidence-in-the-mind-diet" target="_blank">Surprising study results undermine confidence in the MIND diet</a><a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/204-nd-folic-acid-and-cancer-risk" target="_blank">Folic Acid and Cancer Risk</a>Mentioned in this episode:<a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016062-red-lentil-soup?unlocked_article_code=1.nk4.hdBy.VPs5Kk2XDUI2" target="_blank">NYT Cooking: Red Rentil Soup</a> 
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QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel

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