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

Aug 2022

All About Calcium in your Diet and Heart Health

Calcium is needed for your heart and bones. Calcium supplements have been looked at to see if they are causing more harm than good. Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian in the Department of Preventive Cardiology, talks about the importance of calcium and how to get it naturally ... Show More

5m 18s

Oct 2023

Osteoporosis Is NOT a Calcium Problem

There is a myth that calcium is the main mineral you need for osteoporosis and to strengthen your bones. The majority of what makes up bone is collagen, which is protein. There is calcium in your bones, but it’s tied up with phosphorus. In some interesting studies, they found tha ... Show More

9m 16s

Apr 2024

2532: Sources of Calcium for Vegans & Vegetarians - Veganism & Nutrient Deficiencies on Optimal Health

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2532:Discover effective ways to maintain adequate calcium levels while embracing a vegan diet. Learn about the daily recomme ... Show More

9m 14s

Apr 2019

How to Avoid Osteoporosis

We’re told how to eat to lose weight, keep your heart healthy … but are we ever told to eat better to build strong bones? It’s not a common conversation, but it’s critically important. Listen in to learn what foods build strong bones and just as importantly, what foods deplete bo ... Show More

44m 16s

Apr 2024

The Big REGRET I Had in Practice

In this podcast, I'm going to share one of the biggest regrets I had in practice. I used to recommend 1200 mg of calcium, especially to post-menopausal women for bone health and people with osteoporosis or osteopenia. People with osteoporosis lack calcium in their bones, but ... Show More

7m 28s

Feb 2023

Healthy Bones

Let’s talk about how to keep your bones healthy and strong. This episode features audio from Do Vegans Have Lower Bone Mineral Density and Higher Risk of Osteoporosis?, Alkaline Diets, Animal Protein, and Calcium Loss, and Is Milk Good for Our Bones?. Visit the video pages for al ... Show More

16m 17s

May 2011

Strong, Healthy Bones

Most people don't know that osteopenia and osteoporosis can be reversed. Good news, it can! Listen this week as Tamara Brown and Cassie Weness discuss how good nutrition can help improve your bone health.

43m 50s

Jun 2021

#53 - Vitamin D, Calcium and mineral metabolism with Dr Ray Peat and Kate Deering

We’ve had Dr. Peat on the podcast before, and it actually ended up being our most downloaded WinAtLife podcast. So, we brought him back again to discuss vitamin D, calcium and mineral metabolism. There’s so much good information in this one! Dr. Peat offers up a lot of clarity wh ... Show More

1h 46m

Jan 2024

Boost Your Bones | Tips for Healthy Bones

Milk isn’t the only food that’s good for your bones. There are plenty of other options with essential nutrients, including some you might not expect. That’s why we’re sharing three surprising foods that can boost bone health.To support more content like this, become an AARP membe ... Show More

4m 41s

Aug 2023

Tendon troubles: can collagen supplements help with tendon repair?

Tendons play a vital part in helping us move. They are a collagen-infused super-strong bridge that connects muscles to bones allowing you to move your limbs. When overused, overloaded or damaged, these same tendons can cause us a lot of pain and movement impairment. Outside of th ... Show More

14m 51s

131 ND What Are the Best Sources of Calc...