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  • Does soybean oil drive obesity?

    Does soybean oil drive obesity?
    Dec 17 2025

    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 headlines suggest.

    References:

    P2-HNF4α Alters Linoleic Acid Metabolism and Mitigates Soybean Oil-Induced Obesity: Role for Oxylipins - Journal of Lipid Research

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    16 min
  • Does growing almonds really waste too much water?

    Does growing almonds really waste too much water?
    Dec 10 2025

    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 almonds - ScienceDirect

    Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Understanding Your Orchard's Water Requirements

    Life Cycle–based Assessment of Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Almond Production, Part I: Analytical Framework and Baseline Results - Kendall - 2015 - Journal of Industrial Ecology - Wiley Online Library

    California Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability | YIP Institute Agriculture Policy

    California Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability | YIP Institute Agriculture Policy

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    10 min
  • IV drip bars: What you really get for $300

    IV drip bars: What you really get for $300
    Dec 3 2025

    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 - PMC

    State Policies and Facility Practices of IV Hydration Spas in the US | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network

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    13 min
  • How long does caffeine really stay in your system?

    How long does caffeine really stay in your system?
    Nov 26 2025

    There’s definitely a lot of individual variation. But knowing the half-life of caffeine is useful…especially if you actually understand what the half-life of a substance actually means.

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    Find a transcript here.

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    11 min
  • When “healthy eating” means eating more

    When “healthy eating” means eating more
    Nov 19 2025

    840. Eating healthy is usually understood to mean eating less. So, what happens when you actually need to eat more—and everything you’ve learned about ‘good choices’ suddenly works against you?

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    11 min
  • Getting the lead out (of your protein shake)

    Getting the lead out (of your protein shake)
    Nov 12 2025

    839. Lots of us rely on powders and shakes to meet our protein goals. A new report suggests that this could be exposing us to “concerning” levels of lead.

    Resources:

    Protein intake calculator

    FDA Resource on Lead in Food

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    11 min
  • Touching GRAS: What ‘generally recognized as safe’ really means

    Touching GRAS: What ‘generally recognized as safe’ really means
    Nov 5 2025

    838. Are manufacturers using a regulatory loophole to sneak untested chemicals into our food? In this episode, we break down what GRAS really means, why it exists, and how the process works.

    Resources:

    GRAS database

    Database of substances added to foods

    Find a full transcript here.

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    12 min
  • Can healthier soil make food more nutritious? Yes, but…

    Can healthier soil make food more nutritious? Yes, but…
    Oct 29 2025
    837. Regenerative farming focuses on improving the health of the soil. How does this translate into improved human health? It’s a bit more complex than you might think.Resources:Soil Health Academy Regenerative Farmers of AmericaFind regenerative farms near youReferences:Changes in USDA food composition data for 43 garden crops, 1950 to 1999 - PubMedDeclining Fruit and Vegetable Nutrient Composition: What Is the Evidence? - HortScienceDo agronomic approaches aligned to regenerative agriculture improve the micronutrient concentrations of edible portions of crops? - Frontiers in NutritionMineral nutrient composition of vegetables, fruits and grains: The context of reports of apparent historical declines - J Food CompSoil health and nutrient density: preliminary comparison of regenerative and conventional farming - PeerJEpisodes mentioned in this episode: 506 - Can eating organic reduce cancer?58 - Aren’t organic foods healthier?751 - How to reduce your exposure to pesticides238 - Have we bred the nutrition out of foods?727 - Are Fruits and Vegetables Getting Less Nutritious?Find a full transcript here. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com.Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    20 min