RDs vs. BS

RDs vs. BS

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

  • Cholesterol (Should We Limit Eggs) and the Lion Diet

    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?
    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?

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    43 min
  • The Atkins Diet and NAD+ Supplements

    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?

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    45 min
  • Calorie Calculators, and Should You NOT Blend Your Bananas

    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.

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    46 min
  • Another Look at Artificial Sweeteners & Electrolyte Supplements

    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.

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    45 min
  • Zoe and Oxalates

    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?

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    45 min
  • Realfoodology and Salt Substitutes

    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! 

    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 sodium. We discuss what are the pros and what are the potential dangers if this legislation passes.

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    45 min
  • Dave Asprey, Bulletproof Coffee, and the Fruitarian Diet

    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.

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    44 min
  • Review of Netflix Documentary "You Are What You Eat"

    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!

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    45 min
  • Nutrition Research for the Trans Community feat. Bari Glassman, RD and Dr. Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD RD

    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. 

    Connect with Bari:
    Instagram: @buildingbari

    Transgender Health Collaborative at St Louis University:
    https://www.slu.edu/doisy/clinics-and-community/transgender-health-collaborative.php
    Instagram: @transhealthcollab.slu

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    44 min
  • The Zone Diet & 75 Hard

    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?

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    46 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

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