Jul 9

Are protein powders as filling as protein from real foods?

Are protein powders as filling—or as effective—as whole food sources like meat, fish, or tofu? 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 sp ... Show More

14m 55s

Jul 2

What’s the problem with seed oils? (Reissue)

Influencers are sounding the alarm about the many alleged dangers of seed oils. Let’s look at the evidence.Related listening:Does the Ratio of Omega-6 Fats Really Matter? (Nutrition Diva #185)New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the be ... Show More

10m 47s

Jun 25

Are you making your smoothies all wrong?

Studies suggest that common ingredient combinations can reduce nutrient absorption. But don’t abandon your smoothie routine just yet. 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 ... Show More

9m 16s

May 2019

Nutrition 101: Calories, Carbs, Fat, Salt & Sugar

Should we count calories? Are all calories created equal? Will an avocado and a chocolate bar have the same impact if they have the same number of calories? What about fat, and carbs, sugar and salt? Should we be guided by traffic light systems on packaging? Nutrition is incredib ... Show More

44m 18s

Oct 2021

#50: NUTRITION - How Carbohydrates Literally Can’t Make You Fat

De Novo Lipogenesis - The reason carbohydrates don’t directly make you fat. In this episode I explain the real reason as to why the overconsumption of carbohydrate can lead to fat gain. A list of the references discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep50 TOPICS 02:10 ... Show More

21m 36s

Jun 2023

Do Women Need More Carbs on Keto & Intermittent Fasting? – Dr. Berg

Do women on the keto diet and intermittent fasting plan need more carbs? I break it down for you.

4m 21s

Jul 2013

144 GFG What's the Best Way to Build Muscle and Lose Fat?

Can you lose fat and build muscle at the same time? If so, how do weight loss and muscle gain happen together? Get tips and workouts.

8m 25s

Nov 2017

Ep. #172: Should You Take Fat Loss Supplements When Bulking?

If you want to gain muscle and strength as quickly as possible, you have to maintain a slight calorie surplus. Unless you’re new to weightlifting, there’s just no way around it. In the end, energy balance impacts muscle gain just as much as fat loss.The unfortunate “side effect” ... Show More

10m 38s

Aug 2023

STOP Keto/Paleo or Intense Exercise – Burn Fat and Get Shredded

Burn fat and get shredded without doing anything? Is it too good to be true?

7m 9s

Jan 2019

Balanced Eating with Weight Loss

Deprivation diets don't work but yet people continue to gain weight and are more confused than ever. Two dietitians share how to eat to avoid weight gain and understand the best diet for you to follow.

42m 14s

Jan 2018

Real Food for Weight Loss

Are you struggling with weight loss? Do you wonder if the foods you are eating are helping or hurting you? Listen in and you will learn how eating real food will help with successful weight loss.

44m 25s

Jul 2018

Slow Metabolism: The Bread Connection

Do you indulge in the bread basket when you go out for dinner? Listen in as we help you understand how processed carbs lead to insulin resistance, slow metabolism and weight gain, so the next time you are faced with the bread basket at a restaurant, you can politely tell your ser ... Show More

43m 57s

Feb 2023

#196 - Understanding energy balance when it comes to weight loss/weight gain with Kate Deering

Kate has probably been on the podcast most out of any other of our guests. She is the author of How To Heal Your Metabolism; It’s a great book. If you haven’t read it, I definitely recommend it.We notice a lot of women that come into this space come from restrictive diet backgrou ... Show More

44m 25s

196 ND Carbs and Weight Gain