Raw milk is often praised for its potential health benefits, but how do those claims stack up against the risks? This episode breaks down the science behind unpasteurized dairy, exploring its possible links to allergy prevention, the dangers of foodborne illness, and the regulations designed to protect consumers.

Resources:

The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk | FDA

Local Harvest

Raw and Heat-Treated Milk: From Public Health Risks to Nutritional Quality

The protective effect of farm milk consumption on childhood asthma and atopy: the GABRIELA study - PubMed

The Beneficial Effect of Farm Milk Consumption on Asthma, Allergies, and Infections: From Meta-Analysis of Evidence to Clinical Trial - PubMed

Outbreak-Related Disease Burden Associated with Consumption of Unpasteurized Cow’s Milk Volume 23, Number 6—June 2017 -- CDC

Investigation of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Dairy Cattle | FDA

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Monica explores whether fiber supplements like Metamucil or Benefiber are necessary for digestive health. While fiber is crucial for digestion, heart health, and the gut microbiome, most people fall short of the recommended intake. Can a fiber-rich diet provide all the fiber you need without the uncomfortable side effects of supplements?

Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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A new study suggests that lycopene may have antidepressant-like effects in mice. But what does this really mean for you?

Mentioned in this episode:
Lycopene Alleviates Depression-Like Behavior in Chronic Social Defeat Stress-Induced Mice by Promoting Synaptic Plasticity via the BDNF–TrkB Pathway (Wiley - Food Science & Nutrition)

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A new study finds that vitamin K2 may be helpful for nighttime leg cramps. What else can it do for us?

Related listening:

The truth about magnesium and muscle cramps (Nutrition Diva #769)

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Why do late-night snack cravings hit so hard? It’s more than just willpower—circadian rhythms, sleep, and modern habits all play a role. Here’s how to manage them.

References:

The internal circadian clock increases hunger and appetite in the evening independent of food intake and other behaviors - PubMed

Effect of Sleep Extension on Objectively Assessed Energy Intake Among Adults With Overweight in Real-life Settings: A Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed

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Experts say we need to eat more beans. Let’s look at why (and how) we should do this.

Related listening:

What is the FODMAP diet? (Nutrition Diva #236)

Do you get enough fiber on a low-FODMAP diet? (Nutrition Diva #589)

Beyond FODMAPS with Beth Rosen, RD (Nutrition Diva #710)

Why you need more (not less) phytic acid in your diet (Nutrition Diva #612)

Lectins and the plant paradox (Nutrition Diva #471)

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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.

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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.

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