RDs vs. BS

RDs vs. BS

By Marie Pesacreta & Emily ZornHealth & FitnessNutrition
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RDs vs. BS episodes

  • BCAAs

    If you want to be at the top of your gym game, you need BCAAs to take you to the next level, right? Whether it's energy, endurance, muscle growth, or more, BCAAs have a lot claims associated with them. In this episode, we break down these claims and see if BCAAs are all they are cracked up to be. 

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    *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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    48 min
  • Intermittent Fasting

    Intermittent fasting, so hot right now. We break down this popular style of eating, and see if research supports the multitude of health claims that are associated with it. 

    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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    43 min
  • Dairy & Inflammation

    Ah dairy, the diet culture's most recent scapegoat for all the world's health issues. Today we take a deep dive into the research around the claim that dairy causes inflammation and should therefore be eliminated for health. In the second half of the episode, we compare milk alternatives so you can make the most informed decision at the milk aisle. We also take a quick tangent to discuss why nutrition research is so challenging and often leads to inconclusive findings. 

    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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    43 min
  • Arbonne

    This episode is all about another popular MLM "wellness" company, Arbonne. Will the 30 Days to Healthy Living program all it's marketed to be? Is it worth spending close to $500 on their supplement line? Listen to find out our thoughts on Arbonne and whether or not the company offerings are BS.

    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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    46 min
  • Raw Foods Diet

    Can leaving your food uncooked really give you health and vitality? Today we dive into the raw food diet and the benefits...and potential serious consequences...of eating a diet devoid of any processing or cooking. 

    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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    43 min
  • Noom

    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?

    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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    43 min
  • Keto Diet

    Is butter a carb? In this episode we tackle the widely popular diet with an unusual origin story. Is the keto diet really better for weight loss? Do taking ketone supplements make fat melt off your body? How could a diet of bacon and butter be so healthy? Listen to find out!

    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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    51 min
  • Whole 30

    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! 

    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
    Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com

    53 min
  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple cider vinegar... it's one of those things that you've *heard* is good for you, but you're not sure why. Listen to find if adding some ACV to your day will give you the health results your looking for, or if it's all just BS. 

    Learn more on our YouTube channel:
    ACV Gummy Supplement Deep Dive: https://youtu.be/-qeWgeQTz3g

    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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    36 min
  • Instagram Fads: Detox Teas and Hair Gummies

    It's almost impossible to log onto Instagram without seeing influencers promoting some quick fix. We've had enough of the misinformation! Today we've picked detox teas and hair gummies as our first "Insta Fad" products to dive into. Listen to find out what's the deal with those detox teas, and to see if hair gummy bears can make your hair shinier, longer, and stronger!

    Learn more on our YouTube channel:
    Hair Gummy Supplement Deep Dive: https://youtu.be/bLr9yVDwsl4

    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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    44 min

About RDs vs. BS

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

Best of RDs vs. BS

Ranked by our users in the last 21 days

  1. Number 1: Dairy & Inflammation
    43 min
  2. Number 2: Arbonne
    46 min
  3. Number 3: Raw Foods Diet
    43 min