RDs vs. BS

By Marie Pesacreta & Emily Zorn

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

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The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.

RDs vs. BS episodes:

April 25, 2022 Food Babe
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.

A reminder that this podcast is the thought and opinions of the hosts only.

Visit rdsvsbs.com and check out the blog page for all of the links to research cited.

*Disclaimer* This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before making any dietary changes or starting any supplements.
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45min
April 18, 2022 Goop
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.

A reminder that this podcast is the thought and opinions of the hosts only.

Visit rdsvsbs.com and check out the blog page for all of the links to research cited.

*Disclaimer* This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before making any dietary changes or starting any supplements.
Support the show
If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast

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Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod
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40min
April 11, 2022 Probiotics and Gut Health
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.
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42min
April 04, 2022 FASTer Way to Fat Loss (& Vegetable Oils)
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.

A reminder that this podcast is the thought and opinions of the hosts only.

Visit rdsvsbs.com and check out the blog page for all of the links to research cited.

*Disclaimer* This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before making any dietary changes or starting any supplements.
Support the show
If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast

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Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod
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49min
March 28, 2022 "The Plant Paradox" Book Review Pt. 2
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.

A reminder that this podcast is the thought and opinions of the hosts only.

Visit rdsvsbs.com and check out the blog page for all of the links to research cited.

*Disclaimer* This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before making any dietary changes or starting any supplements.
Support the show
If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast

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Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod
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42min
March 21, 2022 Lectins: "The Plant Paradox" Book Review, Pt. 1
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.

A reminder that this podcast is the thought and opinions of the hosts only.

Visit rdsvsbs.com and check out the blog page for all of the links to research cited.

*Disclaimer* This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before making any dietary changes or starting any supplements.
Support the show
If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast

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Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod
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43min
March 14, 2022 Optavia
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.

Visit rdsvsbs.com and check out the blog page for all of the links to research cited.

*Disclaimer* This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before making any dietary changes or starting any supplements.
Support the show
If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast

Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast
Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod
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47min
March 07, 2022 Lumen
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.

Visit rdsvsbs.com and check out the blog page for all of the links to research cited.

*Disclaimer* This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before making any dietary changes or starting any supplements.
Support the show
If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast

Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast
Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod
Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com
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45min
February 28, 2022 Red Meat and Cancer
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.

Visit rdsvsbs.com and check out the blog page for all of the links to research cited.

*Disclaimer* This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before making any dietary changes or starting any supplements.
Support the show
If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast

Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast
Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod
Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com
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40min
February 14, 2022 Paleo Diet
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!

Visit rdsvsbs.com and check out the blog page for all of the links to research cited.

*Disclaimer* This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before making any dietary changes or starting any supplements.
Support the show
If you want more RDs vs BS content and episodes, check us out at patreon.com/RDSvsBSpodcast

Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast
Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod
Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com
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49min

FAQs about RDs vs. BS:

How many episodes does RDs vs. BS have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.