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How do fermented dairy products affect cholesterol?

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

852. Fermented dairy may affect cholesterol differently than butter or processed meats—but it’s not a free pass. Here’s what the evidence actually shows about yogurt, cheese, saturated fat, and LDL cholesterol.

References

Dairy Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: Do We Really Need to Be Concerned? - PMC

Milk and Dairy Product Consumption and Cardiovascular Diseases: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses - ScienceDirect

Effect of cheese consumption on blood lipids: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - PubMed

Harnessing the Magic of the Dairy Matrix for Next-Level Health Solutions: A Summary of a Symposium Presented at Nutrition 2022

Dairy and Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Recent Observational Research - PMC

Fermented dairy product consumption and blood lipid levels in healthy adults: a systematic review

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Fiber-maxxing: How much fiber is too much?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

851. A current nutrition trend encourages people to dramatically increase their fiber intake. But how much fiber is actually helpful? And when can “more” start to backfire? 

Find a transcript here. 

Recommended Resources:

The Bloated Belly Whisperer by Tamara Duker Freuman

Regular, by Tamara Duker Freuman

Related episodes:
805 - The real truth about fiber supplements your digestive health needs

560 - Fiber 2.0—Fiber's New Science of Health-Boosting Benefits

479 - How to Increase Fiber Without Overloading on Calories

589 - Do You Get Enough Fiber on a Low-FODMAP Diet?

712 - Potty Talk with Tamara Duker Freuman

507 - Bloating: The Causes and the Cures

710 - Beyond FODMAPS with Beth Rosen, RD


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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

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Maybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the problem after all

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

850. What if the real danger of hyperpalatable junk food isn't that it tastes too good, but that it actually silences the biological signals that tell you you're full? This episode explores groundbreaking neuroscience suggesting that overeating is driven by a lack of satisfaction rather than an excess of pleasure.

Related episodes: 

483 - Protein Density: How To Get More Protein for Fewer Calories | Nutrition Diva

702 - Nutrient dense vs energy dense and why it matters | Nutrition Diva

479 - How to increase fiber without overloading on calories

References

The body sends a signal: Perspectives on interoception | PLOS Biology

In defense of pleasure: We need to rethink food reward and obesity | PLOS Biology


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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

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Have GLP-1s become the new Botox?

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

849. It is now easier than ever to get a prescription for  powerful weight-loss drugs, thanks to a growing number of telehealth providers. But is this responsible care for obesity or something else?

Find a transcript here. 

Ted Kyle on Telemedicine for Obesity Care.


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Your questions about coffee and health

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

848. An episode we did earlier this month about coffee prompted questions from many listeners. Does coffee spike your cortisol? How does it affect the bladder? Is espresso healthier than drip? Answers to your questions here.

Related episodes: 

846 - Fact check: Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?

Find a 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.

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