Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast RDs vs. BS
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| The 2025 Dietary Guidelines | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:53:13 | |
We are BACK out of hibernation to discuss the recent release of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines. We talk about the good, the bad, the unclear, and the... South Park inspired? We end with what we think are some key takeaways to eating a healthy diet. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Logical Fallacies | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:46:14 | |
In this episode, we discuss how many grifters and misinformation spreaders use logically fallacies to make their cases. We discuss the different types of fallacies we see used in nutrition marketing, so you can better equip yourself to spot them the next time someone is trying to sell you junk! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| 2025 Diet Trend Predictions | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:51:44 | |
Happy New Year, and welcome to the dreaded time of year where the scams are extra scammy and the diet are extra low calorie. We start off this year with our predictions of what diet and supplement trends we are going to see this year, as well as a discussion on some new evidence that has emerged related to alcohol and its ties to cancer. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Food Babe | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:44:50 | |
Toxins and chemicals and poisons...oh my! Today we dive into the "investigations" of Vani Hari, aka the Food Babe, and her wild (and wildly unsupported by literature) claims about food additives, pesticides, GMOs, and more. Vani would have you remove anything from your diet that contains anything added lest your want your health to suffer, and we'll explain why this alarmist way of thinking isn't backed by the research. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Goop | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:39:16 | |
On today's episode, Emily walks us through the sometimes hilarious, sometimes frighting product offerings of Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness brand Goop. What started off as a harmless food newsletter quickly grew into brand that promoted almost all psuedo-science that is out there. We talk about crystals, vagina eggs, and of course, Goop's nutrition offerings and recommendations. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Probiotics and Gut Health | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:41:13 | |
We have trillions of bacteria living in our guts, and they may have more of an influence over your health than you think. In this episode, we tackle a popular, but complicated, topic of the symbiosis between what we eat, our gut bacteria, and our overall health. A word of caution that this episode may leave you with more questions than answers, but we deliver the most current research on this topic without any exaggerated health claims. The bottom line: treat your gut bugs well, and you may see some health benefits. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| FASTer Way to Fat Loss (& Vegetable Oils) | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:48:10 | |
Why do 1 diet when you can do 4 diets at once?! Today, we examine Amanda Tress's program FASTer Way to Fat Loss, which does all that and more! Plus, for the low, low price of $5,000, you too can have a meaningless nutrition certification! Today's BS PS is a bit of a longer segment were we examine all the misrepresented claims about vegetable oil and other seed oils in the media lately. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| "The Plant Paradox" Book Review Pt. 2 | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:41:24 | |
Today we dive further into the habit hole that is Dr. Steven Gundry's diet book about how bad beans, legumes, fruits, most vegetables, and whole grains are for you. This episode looks at his *very unrealistic* diet plan, his *very expensive* supplement line, and a whole lot more. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Lectins: "The Plant Paradox" Book Review, Pt. 1 | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:42:37 | |
In another addition of "Diet Books We Read So You Don't Have To"... oh boy oh boy. Dr. Steven Gundry's "The Plant Paradox" talks all about why fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes, and whole grains are killing us all.... and we talk about why Dr. Steven Gundry's book is full of sh*t. Emily takes over this book review and diet plan that is sure to leave you mind blown and your belly super hungry. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Optavia | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:46:32 | |
Why eat food when you can spend more money for packaged "scientifically designed fuelings" instead?! Today we take a deep dive into Optavia, and what we found was not good. We'd recommend you just stick with food. Today's BS PS is all about protein: how much should we eat, is it overrated, and what to think about when choosing protein foods and supplements. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Lumen | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:44:21 | |
A device that can "measure your metabolism" and encourages you when you're "burning fat"? Yea.. we're baffled/infuriated too. In this episode, we discuss (aka rant about) the company Lumen and all the problems that pushing "fat burning metabolism" can cause. A warning: we get headed and Marie drops a couple of f-bombs. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Red Meat and Cancer | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:39:12 | |
In 2015, the media went WILD after a report from the World Health Organization classified both red meat and processed meat as things linked to cancer. In this episode, we take a look at what the numbers published ACTUALLY mean (spoiler: it's not as earth shattering as the media would make you believe), and whether or not these classifications mean you should cut red meat and processed meats out of your diet. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Paleo Diet | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:48:22 | |
On the surface, the paleo diet seems harmless, right? Getting back to our human roots, eating only foods we at 10,000+ years ago to really get back to what makes us human. So what do dietitians think of this diet? Once peeling back the layers of this onion of a diet, we starting to notice some glaring issues with diet and its truthfulness of being the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors. BS PS is all about salt - how much is too much, and what are some alternatives to keep food tasty! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Raw Milk, Glyphosate, and RFK Jr's Health Proposals | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:53:53 | |
Happy holidays! This will be our last public episode until the new year! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Hydroxycut | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:42:53 | |
If ever there was a product we had to take down, it would be the miracle-weight-loss-pill hydroxycut. By now, our listeners know there is simply no one pill you can take for magic weight loss, but let's take a look at what is actually in these pills. Spoiler: it's bad, and kind of scary! BS PS looks into what to look for on labels of sports drinks, and what marketing gimmicks to avoid. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Calibrate | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:49:51 | |
You may have noticed a recent ad campaign promoting the newest weight loss program called Calibrate. This company promises to use biology in YOUR favor with a combination of lifestyle changes and medication. We take a look at the nutrition advice promoted and the medication prescribed. Is the program really the weight loss miracle it claims? BS PS discusses officially and colloquial definitions of the term "processed foods". If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Organic Food and the "Dirty Dozen" | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:43:18 | |
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| Mark Hyman MD's "Eat Fat, Get Thin" Book Review, Pt 2 | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:55:36 | |
WOWZA. We didn't think it could get worse than last week, but somehow it did. Our second and final episode on "Eat Fat, Get Thin" by Mark Hyman, MD get's into the implementation and specific rules of the EFGT meal plan. If you thought some diets we've talked about in the past were restrictive, buckle on in for this one. A reminder that this podcast is our thoughts and opinions only. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Mark Hyman, MD's "Eat Fat, Get Thin" Book Review, Pt 1 | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:58:16 | |
On today's episode, we review the first half of the book "Eat Fat, Get Thin" (cue eye roll of the title) by Mark Hyman, MD. This low carb advocate (but also simultaneously "plant based foods", which are carbs, advocate), takes us through a convoluted web of seemingly conflicting ideologies and ideas around metabolism, weight, and health. We read this book so you don't have to! Listen to find out if you really need to start "eating fat" to "get thin". A reminder that this podcast is our thoughts and opinions only. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| The Flexitarian Diet feat. Dawn Jackson Blatner | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:56:43 | |
Happy New Year! We are back feeling recharged, refreshed, and ready for you all to hear the wisdom from today's guest, our dear mentor and friend Dawn Jackson "DJ" Blatner, RD! Dawn is a registered dietitian who has built a career on making eating healthfully for mind and body FUN! She joins us today to talk about her coined diet the Flexitarian Diet. We have a terrific conversation about balance, sustainability, and how delicious (and surprisingly cost-effective) nutritious foods can be. This new year, DITCH the fad diets and adopt some pretty simple nutrition principles that work for your life and keeps life fun. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| The Worst and Craziest Diets - Jilly Juice, Mark Hyman Preview, The Air Diet, Chlorophyll, and More | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:43:59 | |
Happy last episode of 2021! To celebrate, we're brining you a fun episode discussing some of the worst diets we've seen or heard of just for a laugh. Please don't try any of these diets at home! Our BS PS was inspired by Emily's recent trip to Mexico where her hotel breakfast buffet always featured a chlorophyll drink with lots of health promises. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Jenny Craig | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:46:01 | |
It's our 25th episode!! Today's episode is being delivered right to your doorstep, just like the nutritional offerings of Jenny Craig. In this episode, we give our assessment on the foods provided, and their new plan that includes fake fasting to *blast fat*. It's fun ride with lots of eye rolls. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Gluten | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:44:41 | |
Gluten - we're all avoiding it in the name of health, but do most people even know what it is? In this episode, we talk about what gluten is, what it does in the food and in the body, and who, if anybody, should be avoiding it. But don't worry, this episode is certified gluten-free! Our BS PS looks at Magic Mind, a 2oz liquid supplement that claims all kinds of magic and wellness. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| WW (Weight Watchers) | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:50:49 | |
We've probably all heard of WW (the diet program previously known as Weight Watchers). But what is a dietitian's take on this program? Is it worth trying if weight loss is your goal, or is it all just BS. Check out our NEW segment at the beginning of the episode called "Sh*t at the Grocery Store", and wait until the end for our BS PS about cholesterol and eggs. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Dr Oz | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:44:38 | |
Dr Oz, who once said he "uses a different standard of evidence than the medical consensus" to make medical decisions (aka he loves to cherry pick evidence that supports what he wants to do) is now appointed to be in charge of CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services. Listen to today's episode on Oz's history of peddling whatever BS supplement is willing to give him a kickback and other reasons why we think he is a terrible pick. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Creatine | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:46:55 | |
Creatine - it's not just for bulking at the gym. In this episode, we talk about this supplement's purpose in sport, and potential other health benefit. We also put to bed some long-held myths about creatine. In today's BS PS, we were asked what do we take and not consider BS? Be sure to stick around to hear about fish oil, turmeric, multivitamins, glucosamine, and more! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Noom | 02 Aug 2021 | 00:42:26 | |
The latest and greatest "not a diet" craze, we take a deep dive in this behavior change app. Is it something we'd recommend, or is it just a bunch of BS? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Whole 30 | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:52:14 | |
This one's a doozy folks...having not really looked too deeply into the rules or background of this popular diet, we didn’t realize just how bad this diet really is until we delved into it. Get ready for us to come out swinging! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Welcome to RDs vs. BS | 18 Jun 2021 | 00:01:54 | |
RDs vs. BS is a podcast dedicated to sorting through the BS claims in the diet and wellness industry. Episode one dropping 6/21/21 If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Fluoride in Water and Diet During Pregnancy | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:47:38 | |
Thanks to decades of fear mongering... RFK Jr, renegade anti-vaxxer and anti seed oil-er, will likely be in charge of all health departments in the US! His first order of business - remove fluoride from drinking water! Does the evidence support doing this, or is this just another rabbit hole of disinformation that will be come public policy anyways? Can you feel our frustration radiate from this description!? Our BS PS is taking a look at the evidence around foods to avoid during pregnancy. What does the literature say about foods like soft cheeses, cold cut meats, caffeine, and alcohol? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| From the Patreon Vault: Intermittent Fasting (Re-Release) | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:39:41 | |
Due to recording scheduling issues, we are re-releasing one of our earliest episodes that is now exclusive to our Patreon audience. We talk about the popular trend of fasting: is it really the secret to a long life, or are those claims BS? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Energy Drinks | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:44:51 | |
On today's episode, we deep dive all of the active ingredients in popular energy drinks. What are the additives, what do they do, and do they pose any health concerns? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Hims and Hers, and an Update with E2M | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:42:55 | |
If you're online, you've probably been bombarded with ads for Hims and Hers products. This company touts anything from weight loss to hair growth to sexual wellness. We take a look at the product offerings, and our overall thoughts on things relative to the supplements and weight loss. We also touch on a recent scandal with a nutrition program we designated a BS stamp to over a year ago. Learn what some former members have to say about what was going on behind the scenes. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Dr Amen | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:38:07 | |
If you want to lose weight, did you know all you need is $5000 for a brain scan, hundreds of dollars for supplements... and that's it? In this episode, we discuss psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Amen and dietary and weight loss advice. He's been described in the mental health industry as a "snake oil salesman", but is his nutrition advice BS? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Digestive Enzymes and the Spring Energy Awesome Sauce Controversy | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:39:41 | |
We are BACK! After our summer break, we are back, today to discuss digestive enzymes and digestive enzyme supplements: what are they, who can they help, and should we all be taking them? Our BS PS covers the controversy with Spring Awesome's Awesome Sauce energy gel for marathon and ultra runners, and the consequences of nutrition facts panels being over 50% off actual values! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Oprah and Purium | 27 May 2024 | 00:43:23 | |
Oprah is an undisputed icon, and celebrated philanthropist.. and unfortunately, also, one of the biggest pushers of diet culture. Today we discuss her recent "turn around" on this topic... but did she really turn this discussion around? Our BS PS is on Purium, a "Mother Nature centered" MLM company that shill far-from-anything-natural supplements and powders. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Does Ultra Processed Food Cause Weight Gain | 27 May 2025 | 00:43:22 | |
In this episode, we discuss a newly published study that shows that consuming ultra-processed food caused more weight gain when compared to unprocessed food. However, we discuss the conditions of this study (spoiler - it's not that simple), and what we can take away from this study to apply to our own lives. Our BS PS discusses another recent study that showed a link between poultry intake and GI cancer. Should we cut chicken out of our diet based on these findings? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| The Zodiac Diet(s), and Four General Healthy Eating Tips from Emily and Marie | 20 May 2024 | 00:42:40 | |
Jokingly a few weeks ago, we said "next thing you know, there will be a diet based on your zodiac sign". Lo and behold, not only is there one zodiac diet, there are MANY zodiac diets... and they all contradict each other. Our BS PS is a Patreon preview, where we each give 2 pieces of advice that have worked for us to make healthy eating easier. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Blue Zones | 13 May 2024 | 00:38:46 | |
There are five communities in the world that are deemed "Blue Zones". These communities have the longest living, healthiest humans. What, if anything, can we take away from the diet and lifestyle of these zones? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Dr Gundry | 06 May 2024 | 00:41:50 | |
Another day, another episode on Dr. Gundry. Are grapes the same "toxic" food as a Hershey's candy bar (hey, he said it, not us, we're not calling Hershey's toxic). Should all lectin containing foods (aka most plant food) be avoided? Can his diet keep you from ever needing another surgery? Get ready for another heavily eye-roll inducing episode. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Erewhon | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:39:48 | |
Do you need to buy a $40 bottle of gelled sea moss for health? What about a $20 8oz bottle of camels milk? Today we discuss the health food chain Erewhon and some of the crazier products sold there. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Nitrates and Another Look at Ozempic | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:42:07 | |
Nitrates: used for heart medication, a popular endurance supplement, and a demonized additive for lunch meat. What is the deal with this compound, and are there any dangers in adding it to our food? We also take a look at some recent long term studies on Ozempic and similar medications. What are the side effects and considerations for this drug? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Apple Cider Vinegar (Re-release) | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:32:29 | |
Due to some unforeseen recording issues, we are re-releasing one of our earliest episodes to our newer listeners! There's a lot of hype about the benefits of apple cider vinegar and ACV gummies, but what does the evidence have to say? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Mindy Pelz and Fast Like a Girl | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:40:37 | |
Mindy Pelz is a chiropractor with a LOT of nutrition ideas... and we have a lot to say about them. In this episode we discuss her popular book "Fast Like a Girl" and some nutrition ideas she has spread through various social media outlets. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Vitamin D | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:40:32 | |
Today we discuss all things Vitamin D: what we need it for, how we get it, and what to do if you think you are deficient. We also delve into some of the claims around Vitamin D supplements. Are they as all-powerful and all-curing as some people claim? Our BS PS discusses whether you should opt for caffeine or calories for energy slumps. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Yuka, European Nutriscore, and Thrive | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:46:13 | |
In another two-parter episode, we first discuss the French based app Yuka, which determines whether a food is "excellent", "good", "poor" or "bad". These classifications are based on the same criteria as the European Nutriscore classification system. We discuss what we think of this government backed program, and whether we recommend this classification app. Second, we discuss the MLM Thrive by Le-vel, which sells (this isn't a joke) health stickers. Take a listen to what we have to think about the product line of this company. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| The Special K and South Beach Diets | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:40:22 | |
In this two-fer episode, we turn the clock back to the mid 2000's when diets like "eat cereal all day" was somehow just completely accepted. The 2000's saw some pretty wild diet trends, and we enjoyed taking a look at these two programs. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Kasey Barnes talks "Female Biohacking" on Gary Brecka's Podcast | 12 May 2025 | 01:00:36 | |
What do you get when you cross an insurance salesman turned media "biohacker" with a (we think) college dropout turned "functional expert"? A 1.5 hour mess of ridiculous claims and "health" advice that would run you a cool 100K at the least. The episode of Gary Brecka's "Ultimate Human" podcast featuring Kasey Barnes we recap was so all over the place and out of touch that we had trouble following it. Our biggest takeaway? Stop buying Ferrari's so you can buy a zillion dollars of supplements and retrofit your house with red light therapy and saunas instead! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Cholesterol (Should We Limit Eggs) and the Lion Diet | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:42:54 | |
To egg or not to egg.. that has been one of nutrition's biggest questions over the last 30 years. Today, we discuss the current state of literature regarding blood cholesterol. Does eating cholesterol from foods like eggs increase your blood cholesterol? Is it actually sugar that is the culprit? What even is cholesterol? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| The Atkins Diet and NAD+ Supplements | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:44:06 | |
We take a look into one of the original low carb diets. This diet from the 60's is still pivoting with market trends and is offering products today. What do we think about the current plans and products? Our BS PS is on NAD+ supplements, which claim to slow aging and improve energy. What does the research say? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||