RDs vs. BS
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The 2025 Dietary Guidelines
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are BACK out of hibernation to discuss the recent release of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines. We talk about the good, the bad, the unclear, and the... ...
Logical Fallacies
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how many grifters and misinformation spreaders use logically fallacies to make their cases. We discuss the different types...
Does Ultra Processed Food Cause Weight Gain
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss a newly published study that shows that consuming ultra-processed food caused more weight gain when compared to unprocesse...
Kasey Barnes talks "Female Biohacking" on Gary Brecka's Podcast
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you cross an insurance salesman turned media "biohacker" with a (we think) college dropout turned "functional expe...
Betr Health
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not to be confused with the mental health resource "Better Help", Betr Health is a 30-day "definitely not a diet" nutrition progra...
Ranking the Top 10 Nutrition Grifters
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 talke...
Casey Means
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Saturated Fats and CoQ10
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
Is Alzheimer's Disease "Type 3 Diabetes"?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Because of some research linking Alzheimer's disease to both sugar intake and Type 2 Diabetes, some people have been calling this neurodegenerati...
Red Dye 3 Ban and Dr Heather Stone
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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  ...
2025 Diet Trend Predictions
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Raw Milk, Glyphosate, and RFK Jr's Health Proposals
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dr Oz
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Fluoride in Water and Diet During Pregnancy
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From the Patreon Vault: Intermittent Fasting (Re-Release)
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Energy Drinks
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pos...
Hims and Hers, and an Update with E2M
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Dr Amen
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ep...
Digestive Enzymes and the Spring Energy Awesome Sauce Controversy
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hel...
Oprah and Purium
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah is an undisputed icon, and celebrated philanthropist.. and unfortunately, also, one of the biggest pushers of diet culture. Today we discuss her...
The Zodiac Diet(s), and Four General Healthy Eating Tips from Emily and Marie
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 on...
Blue Zones
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are five communities in the world that are deemed "Blue Zones". These communities have the longest living, healthiest humans. What, if...
Dr Gundry
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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&apos...
Erewhon
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to buy a $40 bottle of gelled sea moss for health? What about a $20 8oz bottle of camels milk? Today we discuss the health food chain Erew...
Nitrates and Another Look at Ozempic
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nitrates: used for heart medication, a popular endurance supplement, and a demonized additive for lunch meat. What is the deal with this compound, and...
Apple Cider Vinegar (Re-release)
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Due to some unforeseen recording issues, we are re-releasing one of our earliest episodes to our newer listeners! There's a lot of hype about the...
Mindy Pelz and Fast Like a Girl
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mindy Pelz is a chiropractor with a LOT of nutrition ideas... and we have a lot to say about them. In this episode we discuss her popular book "F...
Vitamin D
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss all things Vitamin D: what we need it for, how we get it, and what to do if you think you are deficient. We also delve into some of t...
Yuka, European Nutriscore, and Thrive
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In another two-parter episode, we first discuss the French based app Yuka, which determines whether a food is "excellent", "good",...
The Special K and South Beach Diets
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-fer episode, we turn the clock back to the mid 2000's when diets like "eat cereal all day" was somehow just completely acce...
Cholesterol (Should We Limit Eggs) and the Lion Diet
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 literatu...
The Atkins Diet and NAD+ Supplements
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tod...
Calorie Calculators, and Should You NOT Blend Your Bananas
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 lat...
Another Look at Artificial Sweeteners & Electrolyte Supplements
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2022, we released our first episode on artificial sweeteners. In 2023, the World Health Organization released new guidelines on artificial sweetene...
Zoe and Oxalates
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, invasiv...
Realfoodology and Salt Substitutes
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In what is probably the most hypocritical nutrition influencer we have ever covered, we cover Courtney Swan, aka Realfoodology, as she slams the pro...
Dave Asprey, Bulletproof Coffee, and the Fruitarian Diet
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We start our episode with the self-proclaimed "father of biohacking", Dave Asprey, who is best known for founding Bulletproof Coffee. Dave h...
Review of Netflix Documentary "You Are What You Eat"
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
Nutrition Research for the Trans Community feat. Bari Glassman, RD and Dr. Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD RD
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a great conversation with two dietitians leading the charge in advancing gender affirming nutrition care and research for the transgende...
The Zone Diet & 75 Hard
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 &...
Gary Brecka
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and welcome back! Today we discuss a self-proclaimed "human biologist" who has taken over the media scene in the world of bio...
RDs vs. BS Returning January 1st
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays and Happy (almost) New Years from Emily and Marie! We just wanted to send out a reminder to our loyal listers that we are BACK starting...
Patreon Announcement and Look Back on 100 Episodes
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it, we've made it to 100 episodes! Today we make a special announcement of our upcoming podcast Patreon that will go live on Janu...
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet and Tart Cherry Juice
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet was created in the mid 2010's as a way to relieve symptoms for any autoimmune disease. This diet is VERY restr...
Gwen Shamblin and the Weigh Down Workshop
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have we found the WORST DIET of all time? Gwen Shamblin's "Weight Down" weight loss workshop, turned actual church (or, in our opinion,...
Chiropractors feat. Dr. Nicole Short and Jay Short
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to have on chiropractor Dr. Nicole Short and fellow RD Jay Short this week to discuss chiropractic care! Nicole and Jay own and oper...
Can Nutrition "Balance Your Hormones": Cycle Synching and Testosterone
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever seen a promise from a supplement or diet plan that it will "balance your hormones"? Today we look at the research on the link ...
Grass Fed vs. Conventional Beef
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard that switching from conventional to grass fed beef can significantly improve your health. Maybe you have even heard that conventional m...
E2M
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since we have looked at a diet plan.. and boy this one did not disappoint! This cult, oops we mean diet program, had all the re...
Brain Foods
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of a food described as a "brain food"? Today we discuss what diets, nutrients, and other compounds can support and prote...
Food Labeling Part 2: Marketing on Food Packaging
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to look at any packaged food in the grocery store and know if it is healthy or not. Is the candy that is made with real fruit better th...
Food Labeling Part 1: Nutrition Facts Labels and Supplement Facts Labels
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On part one of this two parter series on food labeling, we break down the nutrition facts label. We discuss what you're looking at, where the num...
Leaky Gut Syndrome and Berberine
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we look to the literature to answer the questions: Does Leaky Gut Syndrome exist? Why is it such a controversial topic? We en...
Fiber
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard fiber is good (or maybe some carnivore diet folks have told you it's bad), and maybe you associate it with regularity....
Carb Cycling and Herbalife Nutrition Shops
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A popularized style of eating called carb cycling promises to improve performance, help with weight loss, and more. Does the research on this dieting ...
Protein Shakes and ItWorks
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many protein shakes available on the market. Some claim they are replacements for meals, some claim they will help you lose weight, and e...
Glucose Goddess and Continuous Glucose Monitors
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive into another influencer "Glucose Goddess" who proclaims inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and even "frying yourself from ...
Krazy Kardashian Diets
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! After a quick summer break, we're tackling the diets, supplements, and nutrition advice given by the Kardashian Klan throughout ...
Alcohol and Celsius
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We begin today's episode with a many times requested Shit at the Grocery Story about the popular energy drink Celsius. Is there something about t...
Bobby Parrish aka Flavcity
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever followed Bobby Parrish on social media, you may be overwhelmed at the amount of foods that are poisoning your body! This finance-bro-...
Advocare & Listener Stories: Nutrition for Ultra Running with Liam Dumenjich
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first half of today's episode looks into the supplement line of Advocare: the once MLM turned traditional retail company with a not so clean ...
The Mediterranean Diet
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Biggest Loser
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 2004 to 2017, NBC ran the show "The Biggest Loser", where contestants competed to lose the most weight. While the show claimed to be tr...
Nutrition for Menopause and PCOS
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The listeners asked, we delivered! Today we have an episode on female hormone related nutrition questions. We specifically delve into nutrition recomm...
Gut Parasite Detox and Magnesium Supplements
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard that you have a parasite living in your gut, unbeknownst to you, that you must rid your body of immediately? There is an alarming amoun...
Red Food Dye and Alpine Ice Hack
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible that all of childhood inattentiveness and ADHD diagnoses can be traced back to a simple food dye? Some would have you believe that red ...
Collagen, Modere, and Net Carbs
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have come to this episode to find the secrets of beauty, youthfulness, and never-aging skin... we hate to disappoint, but you might not find wh...
Fitness Influencers Part 2: VShred
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever used social media, you have probably seen ads for today's episode. The face of VShred, Vince Sant, shows up on ads all over vari...
Fitness Influencers Part 1: Brittany Dawn
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of a two-part fitness influencer series, Emily takes a deep dive into the nutrition advice of self-proclaimed nutrition and fitness expert...
Book Review: "Skinny B*tch"
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Biohacking feat. Seb Zorn
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined today but a VERY special guest, Stanford University's Director of Football Performance Nutrition, Seb Zorn, MS, RD, CSSD. You might...
BMI
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
200 years ago, a Belgian mathematician created an equation to represent the statical bell curve of the population of white men in Western Europe. Toda...
Ozempic
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weight loss pharmaceutical is all the rage right now, but do you know its actual purpose? Today we discuss Ozempic and the rise of semaglutide me...
The Game Changers
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our documentary review by taking a magnifying glass to the popular Netflix documentary "The Game Changers". At first gla...
Juice Plus+, Greens Powders, Juicing, and Chlorophyll
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the secret to all your health concerns found in a capsule of dehydrated fruits and vegetables? Today we dive in to Juice Plus+, an MLM company with...
What the Health
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What the health did we just watch... on today's episode, we review the documentary "What the Health", which is basically an hour and a ...
Super Size Me
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Dangers of Dieting feat. Elaina Efird
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back starting off the new. year with a bang! Today we are joined with Elaina Efird, a fellow RD, who has within the last few years taken to...
Navigating Holiday Eating
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holiday season to all our loyal listeners! Today, Marie and Emily have an honest discussion about why the navigating food around the holidays ca...
Ketones
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some people claim that you can take a ketone supplement, thrust your body into ketosis, and be a fat burning machine! We say this claim is probably to...
"Grain Brain" by David Perlmutter, MD
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another day, another doctor spewing polarizing nutrition information that is only loosely based on research. Today we discussed "Grain Brain"...
Bright Line Eating
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If "put tape over your mouth to keep yourself from eating" sounds like terrible advice, this is the episode for you! Today we discuss the 4 ...
The "Medical Medium" and Celery Juice
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss what might be our most outrageous diet ideology yet: self-proclaimed "Medical Medium" Anthony William claims that he talks ...
Fish Oils
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in the highest concentration in fatty fish and fish oils. These essential nutrient have to be consumed in the diet. The ...
Protein
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's topic is all about protein and some myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Today we tackle the following questions:Why is protein impor...
Organ Meats, The Liver King, and Paul Saladino's Supplement Line Heart & Soil
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of all about organs! You may have seen a recent trend of celebrities and other social media influencers singing the praises of co...
Plexus
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another MLM episode! This promoters of this product-heavy supplement company claim their "Pink Drink" can cure.... anything? Marie breaks do...
Individualized Vitamins & Rootine
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can optimizing your health be as simple as filling out a survey and having individualized vitamin packs, sometimes with your name on the pack, sent to...
Bone Broth
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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The Blood Type Diet
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to the author of the popular Blood Type Diet, you should be eating (and exercising) based on your blood type. Today we discuss how much evid...
"If It Fits Your Macros" (IIFYM)
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A diet where you can eat anything you want as long as the total calories and macronutrients (carbs, protein, and fat) fall within a certain range... c...
The Food Pyramid
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Artificial Sweeteners
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Adaptogens: Ashwagandha, Turmeric, Mushroom Blends, and Ginseng
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adaptogens, or substances touted to help with stress management and overall wellness, have made their way into the diet world. Today we take a deep di...
Celebrity Diets: The Purple Diet, Master Cleanse, Bulletproof Coffee, Snookie's Cookies, and Teddi Mellencamp's "All In"
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People often turn to their favorite celebrities for advice on what to eat. Unfortunately, many celebrities get caught up in the world of crazy diets a...
Isagenix
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another day, another MLM promising that only their program and supplement line is the key to health and vitality.... Today we discuss the Isagenix 30...
GMOs
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Your Mouse Study Doesn't Impress Us with Guest Nick Milazzo
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Beachbody Gut Protocol
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another Beachbody episode. This time, we break down their latest diet protocol, which is their version of an elimination diet to ...
Carnivore Diet
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about MEAT! Specifically, is it a good idea to ONLY eat meat (and a few other animal product foods). Today we will take a ...