119 episodes

A podcast dedicated to sorting the truth from the BS of the claims of popular fad diets and supplements

RDs vs. BS Marie Pesacreta & Emily Zorn

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.4 • 91 Ratings

A podcast dedicated to sorting the truth from the BS of the claims of popular fad diets and supplements

    Nitrates and Another Look at Ozempic

    Nitrates and Another Look at Ozempic

    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?
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    Apple Cider Vinegar (Re-release)

    Apple Cider Vinegar (Re-release)

    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?

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    Mindy Pelz and Fast Like a Girl

    Mindy Pelz and Fast Like a Girl

    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. 

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    Vitamin D

    Vitamin D

    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.

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    • 40 min
    Yuka, European Nutriscore, and Thrive

    Yuka, European Nutriscore, and Thrive

    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. 

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    The Special K and South Beach Diets

    The Special K and South Beach Diets

    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.

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Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
91 Ratings

91 Ratings

BriKuz1 ,

Informative and entertaining

I absolutely love this podcast! As somebody who is constantly striving to improve my overall health, I feel as though this podcast gives informative and non-biased information to guide my own research.

earthwaterfirekels ,

Love the show!

Great show for scientific nutrition information. Highly recommend if you’re looking for entertaining science communication.

TM211022 ,

Approved by a fellow RD!

I discovered this show recently, and I love it so far! I’m an RD myself, and I love the way these ladies dig deep into popular nutrition topics and support their opinions with their science-backed knowledge learned while training and working as RDs. I agree with most everything they say, and they present the information in a funny and lighthearted but informative way. I love the topic choices too- lots of variety while still addressing current and popular nutrition fads and myths. Super entertaining and worth the listen!

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