Explore every episode of the podcast RDs vs. BS
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| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Calorie Calculators, and Should You NOT Blend Your Bananas | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:45:27 | |
Today we discuss if online calorie calculators are accurate, and if so, how to know which ones to use. In our BS PS, we discuss Gary Brecka's latest claim that you should absolutely never put a banana in a blender... because of diabetes? Stick around until the end of the episode to see what we have to say. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Another Look at Artificial Sweeteners & Electrolyte Supplements | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:44:47 | |
In 2022, we released our first episode on artificial sweeteners. In 2023, the World Health Organization released new guidelines on artificial sweetener intake and classified a particular sweetener, aspartame, as a Group 2B carcinogen. We take a deep dive into the huge paper that was cited for the new recommendation and discuss whether or not our view on artificial sweeteners have changed based on this literature. Our BSPS is on electrolyte supplements: who needs them, when, and what brands are best. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Zoe and Oxalates | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:44:09 | |
Zoe claims it can send you some extensive home tests, and tell you exactly what to eat based on the results of that test. It's expensive, invasive.. so is it worth it or is it BS? Our (extended) BS PS is on oxalates. These compounds have been demonized in the media as "anti-nutrients" found in plants, with some people going so far as to say its a reason to fully eliminate most plants from you diet! What does the research have to say about these compounds? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Realfoodology and Salt Substitutes | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:44:15 | |
In what is probably the most hypocritical nutrition influencer we have ever covered, we cover Courtney Swan, aka Realfoodology, as she slams the profession of dietetics for being "paid off" while simultaneously accepting countless brand sponsorships to shill diet and wellness products, AND convince you to stop taking medications! What fun! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Dave Asprey, Bulletproof Coffee, and the Fruitarian Diet | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:43:05 | |
We start our episode with the self-proclaimed "father of biohacking", Dave Asprey, who is best known for founding Bulletproof Coffee. Dave has a lot of ideas about a lot of things, and we are going to wade through his ideas on nutrition. Our BS PS is on the extreme Fruitarian diet. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Review of Netflix Documentary "You Are What You Eat" | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:44:58 | |
Oh man, we have a LOT to unpack with this review of Neflix's newest food documentary "You Are What You Eat". We promise you will NOT believe what we have to say about this docuseries. Big time expletive warning for this one! 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 | |||
| Nutrition Research for the Trans Community feat. Bari Glassman, RD and Dr. Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD RD | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:43:37 | |
Today we have a great conversation with two dietitians leading the charge in advancing gender affirming nutrition care and research for the transgender population. Bari Glassman, RD, shares his personal story and path to his current career. Dr. Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD RD, shares how she became the leading researcher in this space, and how small changes can have massive impacts on both personal health and public policy for transgender care. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| The Zone Diet & 75 Hard | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:45:25 | |
The zone diet was originally created to reduce inflammation in athletes. Today, it has morphed into... well, not that. Can the zone diet really stop "decreasing wellness" and "improve aging" and other vague and undefinable claims like that, or is it just a bunch of BS? Our BS PS, presented by dietetic intern Ellen Tingey Doyle, is on 75 hard. Is this a challenge you should try, or should we look to other tactics to change health behaviors? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Gary Brecka | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:45:54 | |
Happy New Year and welcome back! Today we discuss a self-proclaimed "human biologist" who has taken over the media scene in the world of bio-hacking. He calls himself a "human biologist", we call him the "human Dunning-Krueger effect", because he seems to think he knows a whole lot about topics he clearly knows very little. We hope you enjoy! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| RDs vs. BS Returning January 1st | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:02:39 | |
Happy Holidays and Happy (almost) New Years from Emily and Marie! We just wanted to send out a reminder to our loyal listers that we are BACK starting Monday, January 1. Our first episode back is a topic you are not going to want to miss! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Patreon Announcement and Look Back on 100 Episodes | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:39:21 | |
Can you believe it, we've made it to 100 episodes! Today we make a special announcement of our upcoming podcast Patreon that will go live on January 1st. We take a look back on all the of the diets and topics we have discussed, crowning a worst diet, and more! This episode is a thank you to all of our amazing listeners who have supported us along the way. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet and Tart Cherry Juice | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:42:54 | |
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet was created in the mid 2010's as a way to relieve symptoms for any autoimmune disease. This diet is VERY restrictive and hard to execute, so is it worth it? Today we discuss the research behind the AIP diet, and some other dietary interventions for symptom management of some autoimmune diseases. Our BS PS is on tart cherry juice, and whether or not this sour drink actually can reduce soreness and help with sleep. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Gwen Shamblin and the Weigh Down Workshop | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:44:20 | |
Have we found the WORST DIET of all time? Gwen Shamblin's "Weight Down" weight loss workshop, turned actual church (or, in our opinion, cult), claims to put the Christian God in the center of weight loss. Listen to how this popular Jesus-first approach took advantage of people's faith, and hear some tragic stories of some survivors of this program. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Chiropractors feat. Dr. Nicole Short and Jay Short | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:50:55 | |
We are so excited to have on chiropractor Dr. Nicole Short and fellow RD Jay Short this week to discuss chiropractic care! Nicole and Jay own and operate Rise Nutrition and Chiropractic in Dublin, OH. Nicole gives her take on why some chiropractics seem to step out of their lane when it comes to bad nutrition plans or advice, and what green and red flags are when seeking a chiropractor. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Can Nutrition "Balance Your Hormones": Cycle Synching and Testosterone | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:42:24 | |
Have you ever seen a promise from a supplement or diet plan that it will "balance your hormones"? Today we look at the research on the link between nutrition and hormones, and discuss the whole idea of needing to "balance" hormones. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Grass Fed vs. Conventional Beef | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:42:52 | |
Have you heard that switching from conventional to grass fed beef can significantly improve your health. Maybe you have even heard that conventional meet is killing you! In today's episode, we explore whether or not choosing grass fed over conventional really makes any meaningful difference in our health. 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 | |||
| E2M | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:39:36 | |
It's been a while since we have looked at a diet plan.. and boy this one did not disappoint! This cult, oops we mean diet program, had all the red flags we love to hate: toxic positivity Facebook groups, no information upfront, zero individualization, and more! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Brain Foods | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:45:11 | |
Have you ever heard of a food described as a "brain food"? Today we discuss what diets, nutrients, and other compounds can support and protect the brain. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Food Labeling Part 2: Marketing on Food Packaging | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:37:10 | |
It can be hard to look at any packaged food in the grocery store and know if it is healthy or not. Is the candy that is made with real fruit better than candy that does not put that on the label? What is the difference between cage free and free range eggs? What does a good source of fiber really mean? We answer all those questions and more on today's episode. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Food Labeling Part 1: Nutrition Facts Labels and Supplement Facts Labels | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:39:43 | |
On part one of this two parter series on food labeling, we break down the nutrition facts label. We discuss what you're looking at, where the numbers come from, and what you should and should not focus on when making food choices. We also compare the nutrition facts label to supplement facts labels. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Leaky Gut Syndrome and Berberine | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:35:13 | |
In today's episode, we look to the literature to answer the questions: Does Leaky Gut Syndrome exist? Why is it such a controversial topic? We end the episode with a BS PS on Berberine. Is it really as effective as Ozempic? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Fiber | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:44:17 | |
You've probably heard fiber is good (or maybe some carnivore diet folks have told you it's bad), and maybe you associate it with regularity. There are so many types of fibers and so many benefits and considerations, that we decided to dedicate a whole episode to this topic. You may be surprised at what fiber can do in the body! If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Carb Cycling and Herbalife Nutrition Shops | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:42:24 | |
A popularized style of eating called carb cycling promises to improve performance, help with weight loss, and more. Does the research on this dieting style stand up to the hype, or is just a bunch a BS? In today's BS PS, we revisit Herbalife nutrition shops and look into what might be going into the loaded teas sold there. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Protein Shakes and ItWorks | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:42:40 | |
There are so many protein shakes available on the market. Some claim they are replacements for meals, some claim they will help you lose weight, and everything in between. Today we discuss what to look for in a protein shake and what, if any, might be best for your goals. Today's BS PS is on MLM company ItWorks, where we take a look if their skinny coffees, skinny gummies, body wraps and more. Does It actually Work? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Glucose Goddess and Continuous Glucose Monitors | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:41:50 | |
Today we dive into another influencer "Glucose Goddess" who proclaims inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and even "frying yourself from the inside out" is a result of your blood sugar rising after a meal. Do we really need to be constantly concerned about our body's blood sugar numbers, and do we need to follow Glucose Goddess's rules to avoid all chronic diseases? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Krazy Kardashian Diets | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:42:32 | |
We're back! After a quick summer break, we're tackling the diets, supplements, and nutrition advice given by the Kardashian Klan throughout the years. 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 | |||
| Alcohol and Celsius | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:44:30 | |
We begin today's episode with a many times requested Shit at the Grocery Story about the popular energy drink Celsius. Is there something about this formulation that makes you lose weight? Is it healthier than other energy drinks? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Bobby Parrish aka Flavcity | 30 May 2023 | 00:42:58 | |
If you have ever followed Bobby Parrish on social media, you may be overwhelmed at the amount of foods that are poisoning your body! This finance-bro-turned-fear-mongerer would have you believe that almost everything, including certain fruits and vegetables (!!!) are slowly killing us all and should be avoided at all costs (and, of course, replaced with his supplements and products). We take a look at his social media to point out hypocrisies, scary medical advice being touted, and more. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Advocare & Listener Stories: Nutrition for Ultra Running with Liam Dumenjich | 22 May 2023 | 00:49:09 | |
The first half of today's episode looks into the supplement line of Advocare: the once MLM turned traditional retail company with a not so clean history. The second half of today's episode, we speak with listener Liam Dumenjich, who gives us a peak into the nutrition practices of ultra runners. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| The Mediterranean Diet | 15 May 2023 | 00:39:01 | |
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| The Biggest Loser | 08 May 2023 | 00:42:33 | |
From 2004 to 2017, NBC ran the show "The Biggest Loser", where contestants competed to lose the most weight. While the show claimed to be trying to help the contestants in the name of their own health and wellness, how helpful and sustainable is a (basically) starvation diet paired with constant berating from trainers? Today we look back at the unhealthy ways contestants lost weight, the questionable conditions the contestants were subjected to, and the long term weight loss success of past contestants. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Nutrition for Menopause and PCOS | 01 May 2023 | 00:45:51 | |
The listeners asked, we delivered! Today we have an episode on female hormone related nutrition questions. We specifically delve into nutrition recommendations during menopause for health and weight control, nutrition recommendations for PCOS, and nutrition resources for hypothalamic amenorrhea. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Gut Parasite Detox and Magnesium Supplements | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:42:39 | |
Have you heard that you have a parasite living in your gut, unbeknownst to you, that you must rid your body of immediately? There is an alarming amount of people on social media who seem to think this is the case. Today we talk through if there is any validity to this claim, and what the dangers of gut detoxes can be. Today's BS PS is on magnesium supplementation: what, if anything, can Mg cure, and who should be supplementing. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Red Food Dye and Alpine Ice Hack | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:44:52 | |
Is it possible that all of childhood inattentiveness and ADHD diagnoses can be traced back to a simple food dye? Some would have you believe that red food dye, or Red40, may be to blame. We have a feeling the evidence shows otherwise. Today's BS PS is on the Alpine Ice Hack and Tik Tok ice hack challenge. What if all along, all we needed to do to lose weight is eat ice!? If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||
| Collagen, Modere, and Net Carbs | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:44:36 | |
If you have come to this episode to find the secrets of beauty, youthfulness, and never-aging skin... we hate to disappoint, but you might not find what you're looking for. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the literature on collagen and what we can realistically expect from a collagen supplement. Our BS PS is on net carbs, and why some nutrition fact labels subtract fiber and sugar alcohols from its carbohydrate totals. If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast | |||