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RDs vs. BS

Marie Pesacreta & Emily Zorn

123 episodes

5 months ago

In this episode, we discuss how many grifters and misinformation spreaders use logically fallacies to make their cases. We discuss the different types of fallacies we see used in nutrition marketing, so you can better equip yourself to spot them the next time someone is trying to sell you junk! 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 u...

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In this episode, we discuss how many grifters and misinformation spreaders use logically fallacies to make their cases. We discuss the different types of fallacies we see used in nutrition marketing, so you can better equip yourself to spot them the next time someone is trying to sell you junk! 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 u...

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RDs vs. BS

Logical Fallacies

In this episode, we discuss how many grifters and misinformation spreaders use logically fallacies to make their cases. We discuss the different types of fallacies we see used in nutrition marketing, so you can better equip yourself to spot them the next time someone is trying to sell you junk! 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 u...

5 months ago

46 minutes

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Does Ultra Processed Food Cause Weight Gain

In this episode, we discuss a newly published study that shows that consuming ultra-processed food caused more weight gain when compared to unprocessed food. However, we discuss the conditions of this study (spoiler - it's not that simple), and what we can take away from this study to apply to our own lives. Our BS PS discusses another recent study that showed a link between poultry intake and GI cancer. Should we cut chicken out of our diet based on these findings? Support the show If you wa...

5 months ago

43 minutes

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Kasey Barnes talks "Female Biohacking" on Gary Brecka's Podcast

What do you get when you cross an insurance salesman turned media "biohacker" with a (we think) college dropout turned "functional expert"? A 1.5 hour mess of ridiculous claims and "health" advice that would run you a cool 100K at the least. The episode of Gary Brecka's "Ultimate Human" podcast featuring Kasey Barnes we recap was so all over the place and out of touch that we had trouble following it. Our biggest takeaway? Stop buying Ferrari's so you can buy a zillion dollars of supplements ...

6 months ago

1 hour

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Not to be confused with the mental health resource "Better Help", Betr Health is a 30-day "definitely not a diet" nutrition program that can be covered by some insurances. Is this quasi-elimination diet one that we would recommend just because someone's insurance covers the program cost? 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 not...

7 months ago

31 minutes

RDs vs. BS

Ranking the Top 10 Nutrition Grifters

We've talked about a lot of snake oil salespeople on this podcast. We take today to rank the top 10 nutrition grifter personalities we have talked about on this show already. Do you think we missed someone? Do you agree with our list? 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

7 months ago

55 minutes

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Dr. Casey Means has really made the podcast rounds lately, discussing how every additional Doritos you put in your mouth makes you 18% closer to death, and how ALL diseases can be cured by a good nights sleep. While yes, that last sentence is a bit of an exaggeration (barely), listen to see what we think about this RFK Jr lovin' pseudoscientific doctor's championing of beef tallow in fast food French fries and how expensive cold pressed locally sourced olive oil is the key to making all of us...

8 months ago

46 minutes

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Saturated Fats and CoQ10

In today's episode we discuss why we think there are so many influencers running around eating sticks of butter, claiming it is a health food, and demonizing unsaturated fats like oils. They claim there are no randomized control trials that show unsaturated fats can improve blood markers. We are here to show, unequivocally, why that is false, but also discuss why so many health influencers spread these kinds of lies. Our BSPS today is on supplementing CoQ10, specifically in post-menopausal wo...

9 months ago

42 minutes

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Is Alzheimer's Disease "Type 3 Diabetes"?

Because of some research linking Alzheimer's disease to both sugar intake and Type 2 Diabetes, some people have been calling this neurodegenerative brain condition "Type 3 Diabetes". Based on the evidence we have, should dementia and/or Alzheimer's be considered a type of diabetes? 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 o...

9 months ago

41 minutes

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Red Dye 3 Ban and Dr Heather Stone

After touching on the FDA's ban on Red Dye 3, we discuss a chiropractor from Colorado already making our 2025 diet predictions come true: diets focused on the thyroid. According to Dr. Heather Stone, fruit and tap water is the most toxic thing you could EVER ingest, 100% of the population is poisoned by gluten, but those same people are simultaneous poisoned by gluten free foods! Join us as we try to wade through a sea of contradictions and utter nonsense being promoted by a self descri...

9 months ago

53 minutes

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2025 Diet Trend Predictions

Happy New Year, and welcome to the dreaded time of year where the scams are extra scammy and the diet are extra low calorie. We start off this year with our predictions of what diet and supplement trends we are going to see this year, as well as a discussion on some new evidence that has emerged related to alcohol and its ties to cancer. 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 ou...

10 months ago

51 minutes

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Raw Milk, Glyphosate, and RFK Jr's Health Proposals

Happy holidays! This will be our last public episode until the new year! 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 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 D...

11 months ago

53 minutes

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Dr Oz, who once said he "uses a different standard of evidence than the medical consensus" to make medical decisions (aka he loves to cherry pick evidence that supports what he wants to do) is now appointed to be in charge of CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services. Listen to today's episode on Oz's history of peddling whatever BS supplement is willing to give him a kickback and other reasons why we think he is a terrible pick. A reminder that we now post to this public feed on...

11 months ago

44 minutes

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Fluoride in Water and Diet During Pregnancy

Thanks to decades of fear mongering... RFK Jr, renegade anti-vaxxer and anti seed oil-er, will likely be in charge of all health departments in the US! His first order of business - remove fluoride from drinking water! Does the evidence support doing this, or is this just another rabbit hole of disinformation that will be come public policy anyways? Can you feel our frustration radiate from this description!? Our BS PS is taking a look at the evidence around foods to avoid during pregnancy. W...

1 year ago

47 minutes

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From the Patreon Vault: Intermittent Fasting (Re-Release)

Due to recording scheduling issues, we are re-releasing one of our earliest episodes that is now exclusive to our Patreon audience. We talk about the popular trend of fasting: is it really the secret to a long life, or are those claims BS? A reminder that we now post to this public feed once every two weeks. For weekly episodes, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our we...

1 year ago

39 minutes

RDs vs. BS

On today's episode, we deep dive all of the active ingredients in popular energy drinks. What are the additives, what do they do, and do they pose any health concerns? A reminder that we now post to this public feed once every two weeks. For weekly episodes, you can join our Patreon 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 Support the show If you want more RDs vs BS content a...

1 year ago

44 minutes

RDs vs. BS

Hims and Hers, and an Update with E2M

If you're online, you've probably been bombarded with ads for Hims and Hers products. This company touts anything from weight loss to hair growth to sexual wellness. We take a look at the product offerings, and our overall thoughts on things relative to the supplements and weight loss. We also touch on a recent scandal with a nutrition program we designated a BS stamp to over a year ago. Learn what some former members have to say about what was going on behind the scenes. A reminder th...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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If you want to lose weight, did you know all you need is $5000 for a brain scan, hundreds of dollars for supplements... and that's it? In this episode, we discuss psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Amen and dietary and weight loss advice. He's been described in the mental health industry as a "snake oil salesman", but is his nutrition advice BS? A reminder that we now post to this public feed once every two weeks. For weekly episodes, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Join o...

1 year ago

38 minutes

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Digestive Enzymes and the Spring Energy Awesome Sauce Controversy

We are BACK! After our summer break, we are back, today to discuss digestive enzymes and digestive enzyme supplements: what are they, who can they help, and should we all be taking them? Our BS PS covers the controversy with Spring Awesome's Awesome Sauce energy gel for marathon and ultra runners, and the consequences of nutrition facts panels being over 50% off actual values! A reminder that we now post to this public feed once every two weeks. For weekly episodes, you can join our Patreon ...

1 year ago

39 minutes

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Oprah and Purium

Oprah is an undisputed icon, and celebrated philanthropist.. and unfortunately, also, one of the biggest pushers of diet culture. Today we discuss her recent "turn around" on this topic... but did she really turn this discussion around? Our BS PS is on Purium, a "Mother Nature centered" MLM company that shill far-from-anything-natural supplements and powders. This is our last episode for the summer, but be sure to hang out with us over on Patreon! Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbs...

1 year ago

43 minutes

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The Zodiac Diet(s), and Four General Healthy Eating Tips from Emily and Marie

Jokingly a few weeks ago, we said "next thing you know, there will be a diet based on your zodiac sign". Lo and behold, not only is there one zodiac diet, there are MANY zodiac diets... and they all contradict each other. Our BS PS is a Patreon preview, where we each give 2 pieces of advice that have worked for us to make healthy eating easier. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcast Check out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_pod Drop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.com Support the show If y...

1 year ago

42 minutes