Your Diet Sucks
Zoë RomDiet culture, you've met your scientific match. Hosted by an elite ultrarunner/journalist and a registered dietitian, Your Diet Sucks dismantles the myths, trends, and pseudoscience that screw up how we think about food, health, and fitness. Subscribe to bonus episodes here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/microcosm-coaching0/subscribe
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 83 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NutritionHealth & Fitness | |||
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You’ve heard it in diet ads, anti-diet infographics, gym locker rooms, and possibly from us. “95% of diets fail” is one of the most repeated statistics in nutrition, and it gets used by both sides. Diet culture uses it to say everyone else’s diet fai... more
Nearly a third of Americans say they're trying to avoid gluten. About 1% have celiac disease. That gap is worth billions of dollars. In this episode, Zoë and Kylee dig into who the gluten-free diet was actually designed for, how it became a wellness ... more
Multi-level marketing was invented to sell vitamins. Not adjacent to vitamins, not eventually pivoted to vitamins: the first MLM in America was a 1945 alfalfa-pill company that got raided by the FDA within two years, and everything since (Amway, Herb... more
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- Fewer tiktok inserts please
I really like these two and I like the topics, but there are way too many interruptions with memes and TikTok garbage
Apple Podcasts3ilivetowrite
United States20 days ago When you guys focus in on the thesis statement of the show and talk about honesty around how easy it is to get disordered with health and wellness and try to demystify things This show is phenomenal. When That drifts into talking about a food-related autoimmune disorder and you have no idea what you're talking about you sound like yet another show in the space whose hosts are idiots and spread misinformation
Podcast Addict123 days agomystic_chef- Episodic Art Rules, Great Show, Awesome Hosts
I find myself quoting this show to my bestie all the time. It’s got wit, charm, friendship, information, and a dash of dazzle dazzle. 10/10 recommend.
Apple Podcasts5Gin EnthusiastUnited Statesa month ago - Best pod in the game
As a lifelong athlete, I find this content engaging and eye opening. LOVE YOU BADDIES
Apple Podcasts5aprilpodcasternewbie88United Statesa month ago - Science, Policy and Laughs
The perfect podcast if you care about science, nutrition, fueling your life and your endurance sport. Bonuses include incredibly well researched take-down after take-down of wellness industry charlatans, the MAHA movement, and political bad actors all while laughing so hard you’ll wish you were wearing Depends.
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Apple Podcasts | #43 | United States/Health & Fitness/Nutrition |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Nutrition |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Nutrition |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  Australia/Health & Fitness/Nutrition |
Apple Podcasts | #221 |  Italy/Health & Fitness/Nutrition |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Germany/Health & Fitness/Nutrition |
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A science-driven take on nutrition, performance, and diet culture, with a focus on evidence, history, and practical guidance for athletes and everyday eaters. Hosts scrutinize trends, debunk pseudoscience, and translate research into real-world fueling and training advice, all while mixing humor with rigorous analysis. Notable strengths include deep dives into historical context, critical evaluation of popular diet narratives, and a balanced, consumer-friendly approach that emphasizes sustainability and individual experimentation over one-size-fits-all claims.
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2. Megan Eckert
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