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Building off last week's episode on sugar, Becca starts off the episode with a little Carbohydrates 101 and discusses the fascinating history of low-carb dieting. She touches on the Letter of Corpulence by William Banting (a low-carb diet that left plenty of room for alcohol and pie filling) and the invention of the Ketogenic diet as a way to manage pediatric epilepsy. 

Then, Sarah discusses the tragic and controversial demise of Dr. Robert Atkins and his lasting legacy in the world of low-carb diets. Sarah wraps up the episode with a pep talk about how dieting is NOT a requirement at the start of a new year, even if it feels like everyone is doing it, and Becca leaves us with a teaser about McDonald’s. 

As per usual, Becca & Sarah finish off by discussing the importance of using lateral searching and critical thinking to determine the validity of your sources and screen for potential bias.

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In this episode of Extra Cheese, Becca and Sarah discuss the ongoing Indian Farmers' Protest. This nationwide protest has been going on for over four months and has been called the largest protest in human history. The farmers are protesting against new laws that have the potential to significantly reduce their income. To learn more, check out the BBC World Business Report podcast Indian Farmer Protests Continue.

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In this episode of Extra Cheese, Becca and Sarah discuss the ongoing Indian Farmers' Protest. This nationwide protest has been going on for over four months and has been called the largest protest in human history. The farmers are protesting against new laws that have the potential to significantly reduce their income. To learn more, check out the BBC World Business Report podcast Indian Farmer Protests Continue.

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Sarah starts the episode off with the history and origins of refined sugar, including our innate preference for sweet foods and a quick lesson in carbohydrates. 

Becca then discusses the infamous Harvard sugar study of the 1960s and the decades of repercussions on the food industry, research, and consumer buying habits. She then breaks down some of the scandalous marketing strategies created by the sugar industry and how they reinforced the “fat-free” food boom. Becca & Sarah then consider the implications of industry-funded research, including the impact on dental research, weight-loss recommendations, and the anti-inflammatory effect of avocados.

Note: Sarah misspoke and said breastmilk contains mostly maltose, but the main sugar in breastmilk is actually lactose.

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In this episode of our new segment, Extra Cheese, Becca and Sarah discuss an ongoing case of welfare fraud through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). They then touch on how shoplifting rates for food items are at an all-time high due to COVID-19.

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In this episode of our new segment, Extra Cheese, Becca and Sarah discuss an ongoing case of welfare fraud through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). They then touch on how shoplifting rates for food items are at an all-time high due to COVID-19.

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Becca shares a story about hot dogs that will make your skin crawl, even though it probably shouldn’t. 

Then Sarah tells the tale of the most famous (and most unsettling) food fraud in recent years: the European horsemeat scandal. Building off last week's episode on food fraud in the organic world, Sarah & Becca discuss how the power imbalance in the food system created the perfect conditions for the horsemeat scandal to occur. 

Plus, a bonus story about how a Top Chef Canada episode got a resounding “neigh” from horse lovers across North America. 

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Sarah gives us a shocking overview of the history of pesticides and the growth of the North American organic food movement. She also looks at the environmental and nutritional impacts of organic farming practices.

Becca then discusses what constitutes food fraud and the likelihood that you have been a victim of this crime. She does a deep dive into some issues of processing, marketing, and labeling - and how terms like the “Clean 15” are problematic. She tells the stories of two of the most recent and notorious instances of organic food fraud: the Canadian raspberry scam and the Field of Schemes involving grain in the United States.

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Becca takes us through the history of Subway and some of the lawsuits they've faced over the years, including the scandals of "Subway Jared" and the 11-inch footlong. Sarah then explores Subway's PR nightmare of 2014 - the dreaded "yoga mat ingredient" in their bread. She discusses the origin of the tale, common logical fallacies, food fear, and the importance of critically appraising evidence. She finishes by answering the most scandalous question of all - is Subway bread really bread?

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Sarah takes us through the history of Halloween and all of its spooky traditions! She also investigates the origins of our favourite fun-sized candies. Becca then looks at some instances of Halloween candy tampering and the research behind the topic of Halloween sadism in North America. She discusses cyanide poisoning, misreporting by the media, and what parents should really be concerned about on Hallows’ Eve.

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This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen!

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This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine.

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