RDs vs. BS
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 88 ratingsA podcast dedicated to sorting the truth from the BS of the claims of popular fad diets and supplements
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Erewhon
April 29, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDo 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. Support the Show.
Nitrates and Another Look at Ozempic
April 22, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBNitrates: 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? Support the Show.
Apple Cider Vinegar (Re-release)
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDue 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? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com Support the Show.
Mindy Pelz and Fast Like a Girl
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBMindy 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. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com Support the Show.
Vitamin D
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBToday 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. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com Support the Show.
Yuka, European Nutriscore, and Thrive
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn 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 ab...
The Special K and South Beach Diets
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn 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. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com Support the Show.
Cholesterol (Should We Limit Eggs) and the Lion Diet
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBTo 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? Our BS PS is on the somehow even MORE restrictive version of the carnivore diet: the Lion Diet. Can this diet really cure your mental health? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/...
The Atkins Diet and NAD+ Supplements
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWe 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? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com Support the Show.
Calorie Calculators, and Should You NOT Blend Your Bananas
February 26, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBToday 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. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com Support the Show.
Another Look at Artificial Sweeteners & Electrolyte Supplements
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn 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 a...
Zoe and Oxalates
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBZoe 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? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvs...
Realfoodology and Salt Substitutes
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn 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! In our BS PS, we discuss potential legislation that will allow food manufactures to use potassium based salts in processed foods as a substitute for so...
Dave Asprey, Bulletproof Coffee, and the Fruitarian Diet
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWe 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. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com Support the Show.
Review of Netflix Documentary "You Are What You Eat"
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBOh 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! Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com Support the Show.
Nutrition Research for the Trans Community feat. Bari Glassman, RD and Dr. Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD RD
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBToday 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. Connect with Bari: Instagram: @buildingbari Tran...
The Zone Diet & 75 Hard
January 08, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThe 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? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check ...
Gary Brecka
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBHappy 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! Link to Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Website: rdsvsbs.com Support the Show.
RDs vs. BS Returning January 1st
December 26, 2023 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBHappy 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! A reminder that our Patreon is launching January 1st as well. You can find us at patreon.com/RDsvsBSPodcast or search "RDs vs BS" in the Patreon app. Check us out at rdsvsbs.com or on Instagram @rds_vs_bs_pod Support the Show.
Patreon Announcement and Look Back on 100 Episodes
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBCan 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. Support the Show.
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet and Tart Cherry Juice
November 13, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThe 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. Support the Show.
Gwen Shamblin and the Weigh Down Workshop
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBHave 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. Support the Show.
Chiropractors feat. Dr. Nicole Short and Jay Short
October 30, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWe 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. To check out Nicole and Jay, visit them online or on social media: https://risechiropracticandnutrition....
Can Nutrition "Balance Your Hormones": Cycle Synching and Testosterone
October 23, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBHave 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. Support the Show.
Grass Fed vs. Conventional Beef
October 16, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBHave 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. Support the Show.
E2M
October 09, 2023 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIt'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! Support the Show.
Brain Foods
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBHave 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. Support the Show.
Food Labeling Part 2: Marketing on Food Packaging
September 25, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIt 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. Support the Show.
Food Labeling Part 1: Nutrition Facts Labels and Supplement Facts Labels
September 18, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBOn 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. Support the Show.
Leaky Gut Syndrome and Berberine
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn 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? Support the Show.
Fiber
September 04, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBYou'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! Support the Show.
Carb Cycling and Herbalife Nutrition Shops
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBA 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. Support the Show.
Protein Shakes and ItWorks
August 21, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThere 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? Support the Show.
Glucose Goddess and Continuous Glucose Monitors
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBToday 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? Support the Show.
Krazy Kardashian Diets
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWe're back! After a quick summer break, we're tackling the diets, supplements, and nutrition advice given by the Kardashian Klan throughout the years. Support the Show.
Alcohol and Celsius
June 05, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWe 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? Our main topic today is all things alcohol: should you drink? How much? Will alcohol increase or decrease your lifespan? Are certain alcohols better than others? All these questions will be answered throughout the episode. Support the Show.
Bobby Parrish aka Flavcity
May 30, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIf 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. W...
Advocare & Listener Stories: Nutrition for Ultra Running with Liam Dumenjich
May 22, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThe 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. Support the Show.
The Biggest Loser
May 08, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBFrom 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 ...
Nutrition for Menopause and PCOS
May 01, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThe 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. Support the Show.
Gut Parasite Detox and Magnesium Supplements
April 24, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBHave 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. Support the Show.
Red Food Dye and Alpine Ice Hack
April 17, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIs 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!? Support the Show.
Collagen, Modere, and Net Carbs
March 21, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIf 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. Support the Show.
Fitness Influencers Part 2: VShred
March 13, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIf you have ever used social media, you have probably seen ads for today's episode. The face of VShred, Vince Sant, shows up on ads all over various social media and networking platforms, showing off his 6-pack abs and talking about how he's got the secret to melting off body fat. In today's episode, Marie takes a peak behind the curtain of this company and its figurehead, and what she finds is less than impressive. Support the Show.
Fitness Influencers Part 1: Brittany Dawn
March 06, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn part one of a two-part fitness influencer series, Emily takes a deep dive into the nutrition advice of self-proclaimed nutrition and fitness expert Brittany Dawn. This fitness model is currently standing trial in Texas due to her meal plans causing harm. We hope you enjoy this real-life cautionary tale of what can happen when you take nutrition advice from someone who isn't qualified! Support the Show.
Biohacking feat. Seb Zorn
February 20, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBWe are joined today but a VERY special guest, Stanford University's Director of Football Performance Nutrition, Seb Zorn, MS, RD, CSSD. You might recognize this last name.. Seb is also Emily's husband! Seb gives us his insight on "biohacking" - the idea that you can use diets and/or supplements to change your biology for the better. We talk through which concept have a little bit of evidence, which are total quackery, and how much a "bio hack" will really change your health and biology outc...
BMI
February 13, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB200 years ago, a Belgian mathematician created an equation to represent the statical bell curve of the population of white men in Western Europe. Today, for some reason, we use this height-for-weight measurement to immediately make judgements on a person's risk for health complications. After our discussion, we feel like it might be time to toss out this archaic measurement. We also start our episode with a brief continuation of last week's Ozempic conversation, plus we end with a BS PS on ...
Ozempic
February 06, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis weight loss pharmaceutical is all the rage right now, but do you know its actual purpose? Today we discuss Ozempic and the rise of semaglutide medications for weight loss. Although today's topic is not nutrition related, it is related to diet culture and the pursuit of thinness. Today's BS PS is fertilized eggs: with today's high price of eggs, is it worth the extra few dollars to opt for this option at the grocery store? Support the Show.