RDs vs. BS

Nov 11 2024 111 ep. 42 mins

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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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Fluoride in Water and Diet During Pregnancy

Nov 11 2024 47 mins

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 evidenced support doing this, or is this just another rabbit hole of disinformation that will be come public policy anyways? Can you feel our frustration ra

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

Oct 27 2024 39 mins

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?Support the show

Energy Drinks

Oct 13 2024 44 mins

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/rdsvsbspodcastJoin our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcastCheck out our Instagram: @rd

Hims and Hers, and an Update with E2M

Sep 29 2024 42 mins

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 yea

Dr Amen

Sep 15 2024 38 mins

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

Digestive Enzymes and the Spring Energy Awesome Sauce Controversy

Sep 01 2024 39 mins

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 rem

Oprah and Purium

May 26 2024 43 mins

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 episo

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

May 19 2024 42 mins

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/rdsvsbsp

Blue Zones

May 12 2024 38 mins

There are five communities in the world that are deemed "Blue Zones". These communities have the longest living, healthiest humans. What, if anything, can we take away from the diet and lifestyle of these zones?Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbspodcastCheck out our Instagram: @rds_vs_bs_podDrop us a note on our website: rdsvsbs.comSupport the show

Dr Gundry

May 05 2024 41 mins

Another day, another episode on Dr. Gundry. Are grapes the same "toxic" food as a Hershey's candy bar (hey, he said it, not us, we're not calling Hershey's toxic). Should all lectin containing foods (aka most plant food) be avoided? Can his diet keep you from ever needing another surgery? Get ready for another heavily eye-roll inducing episode.Join our Patreon: patreon.com/rdsvsbsp