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UnsavoryPepsi Number FeverPepsi Number Fever was one of the biggest corporate blunders of the 20th century. This popular marketing stunt had the Philippines buzzing with excitement until a simple error by Pepsi crushed hundreds of thousands of hopes and dreams, leading to lawsuits, rioting, and multiple deaths.This episode is our Season 3 finale! Every year, we take the summer off to rest, research, and prepare for our next season. This year, we have an extra special reason to take a break. Listen to find out what we've got cooking.You can find our sources listed on...2023-03-2032 minUnsavoryBrittany DawnBrittany Dawn used her status as a social media influencer to market her customized nutrition and fitness plans to thousands of consumers. The catch: they weren’t customized. And her clients suffered the consequences. She is now being sued by the state of Texas for violating consumer protection laws in one of the few lawsuits of its kind.National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA): 1-800-931-2237 or NationalEatingDisorders.org.You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support mea...2023-03-0635 minUnsavoryBiosphere 2The story of Biosphere 2 is real-life sci-fi. In the early 90s, eight people lived inside an air-tight, giant glass structure filled with replicas of the earth’s ecosystems with the goal of living in a completely self-sufficient way for all human needs including food, water, and oxygen. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.comThis is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen.If you would like to contribute to our show, you ca...2023-02-2042 minUnsavoryDr. OzOn paper, he seems like a stand up guy - he is highly educated, charismatic, a prolific surgeon, author and TV personality. He also has a tendency to spew misinformation, practice out of his scope, and promote products in unethical ways. And he has made millions doing it. In this episode, we cover all things Dr. Oz.You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen. ...2023-02-0649 minUnsavoryThe Spanish Cooking Oil DisasterThe Spanish cooking oil disaster is one of the most devastating instances of mass food poisoning in history. 42 years later, innocent people still suffer from the long-term life-altering effects of Toxic Oil Syndrome. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen. If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page. Get not...2023-01-2334 minUnsavoryWendy's Chili Finger ScandalIn 2005, Anna Aayala was enjoying a bowl of Wendy’s famous chili when she bit down on a human finger. The legal battle that followed exposed food tampering, fraud and attempted extortion. In this episode, we cover the Wendy’s Chili Finger Scandal. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen. If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on...2023-01-0929 minUnsavoryThe Ozempic Shortage Fuelled By Weight Loss GoalsThere’s a new weight loss medication in town and its name is Ozempic. The catch? It’s not actually approved for weight loss. This episode discusses supply chain shortages fueled by Hollywood popularity and TikTok fame, the not-so-pleasant side effects, and some long-term considerations. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen. If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do...2022-12-2639 minUnsavoryWhen Cuba Canceled ChristmasIn this episode, we cover the story of the real life Grinch who stole Christmas. For almost 30 years, Cuba’s former president, Fidel Castro, banned all Christmas celebrations in the country. His reasoning had everything to do with Cuba’s biggest food export - sugar cane. Or at least that's what he claimed...You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypodcast.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen. If you would...2022-12-1224 minUnsavoryThe Dangerous World of Competitive EatingThis week’s episode is all about the fascinating, mildly grotesque, and sometimes deadly world of eating competitions.You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen. If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page. Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast 2022-11-2838 minUnsavoryThe Tapeworm DietIn this episode, we cover the scandalous history of one of the oldest and more questionable weight loss methods: the tapeworm diet. We discuss the Victorian beauty standards that pushed dieters to willingly contract a parasitic infection and the very serious side effects no one seemed to care about...until it was too late.You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen. If yo...2022-11-1434 minUnsavoryCannibalism and The Donner PartyThis Halloween, we’re bringing you the ultimate food crime! Cannibalism and the Donner Party. In the spring of 1846, a group of pioneers left Missouri with hearts full of hope and ventured west along the Oregon Trail to start a new life in California. By the time their voyage was complete, nearly half of them would be dead. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen. 2022-10-3159 minUnsavoryThe Infant Formula ScandalIn this episode, we cover the infant formula scandal that rocked the world in the 1970’s & is often referred to as the darkest chapter in corporate history. We discuss the evolution of infant feeding - from wet nurses to formula - and how one formula company prioritized profits over people, indirectly killing thousands through the misuse of its products.You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen.2022-10-1739 minUnsavoryThe Bush Boys of VernonSeason 3 is officially here!!!Starting off strong with the incredible true story of two boys that crawled out of the rugged British Columbia wilderness and turned a sleepy town on its head with their tales of being raised in isolation. When the boy's story starts to fall apart, the town's good ol’ Canadian hospitality quickly disappears... You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This episode discusses disordered eating patterns including orthorexia. If you or someone you know are struggling with food, the following links will connect you...2022-10-0350 minUnsavorySeason 2 Finale & Thank YouSeason 2 is coming to an end. It's time to enjoy our summer and start preparing for an amazing third season! This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen.If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page.Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcastFollow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunkyThis podcast was produced by Geoff Devine....2022-06-0604 minUnsavoryHerbalife, Part 2Part two is served.In the second half of this series, we discuss the Herbalife Nutrition Clubs, including the tactics used to recruit distributors and the class action lawsuit that followed.The story then takes an unusual turn…to Wall Street. We cover the billion dollar bet made against Herbalife and the less than savory strategies used to try to take them down.What do Kamala Harris and the FBI have to do with this story? Listen to find out!This is an independently produced podcast and yo...2022-05-0250 minUnsavoryHerbalife, Part 1In part one of this series, we cover the origin story of Herbalife, including the man behind the brand: Mark R. Hughes. We discuss the tragic inspiration for his “health” products, the predatory tactics used for recruitment, and the dangerous impact the original formulas had on consumers. This is a story you don’t want to miss.Stay tuned for part two!This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen.If you would like to contribute to our...2022-04-1837 minUnsavoryBad Vegan: The Downfall of Pure Food & WineA vegan business icon, an immortal (?) dog named Leon, cult-like abuse, mass amounts of unpaid wages and debts, and the hero of our story… a domino’s pizza with a side of wings. This is the story of Pure Food & Wine and its founder, Sarma Melngailis.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen.If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page.Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsa...2022-03-281h 05UnsavoryWar Sanctions, Holodomor & The Invasion of UkraineHow do you starve a nation that can feed the world?In this episode, Sarah discusses the effectiveness of sanctions during war and the disastrous impacts they can have on food systems. Becca then covers one of the darkest parts of human history: Holodomor, the man-made famine that killed millions of Ukrainians during the Soviet-era. Slava Ukraini!This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen.If you would like to contribute to o...2022-03-0757 minUnsavoryThe Discovery of Vitamins & the History of ScurvyTake everything you think you know about Scurvy and be prepared to have your mind blown!This episode starts with Becca sharing all about the discovery of vitamins, specifically, Vitamin C and some of its unique properties. Then Sarah shares the scandalous story of Scurvy, and how millions of people died over centuries due to an error of communication. This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen!If you would like to contribute to our show, you c...2022-02-211h 11UnsavoryPrison Food & the Alabama Inmate Food Fund ScandalAre inmate food conditions criminal? You be the judge.In this episode, we discuss the history of prison food - from lobster to Nutraloaf. We then cover the disturbing story of the Alabamian law that allowed sheriffs to keep inmate food funds…as personal income. Sheriff Todd Entrekin (and many others) took advantage of this system for decades, making inmate wellbeing & rehabilitation a point of contention.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen!If you would li...2022-01-241h 00UnsavoryThe F-Factor Diet ScandalWelcome to 2022! Becca starts by sharing all about how diet culture and new year's resolutions are the opposite of a match made in heaven. Then Sarah tells the *alleged* story of a wellness war that rocked social media in 2020, Tanya Zuckerbrot and the F-Factor diet vs. fashion influencer Emily Gellis-Lande.CORRECTION: At this point in time, there is no trial, only pending court cases. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-031h 20UnsavoryChristmas Food Traditions & The Carcinogenic Cranberry ScareThis episode is the epitome of bittersweet… We discuss the origins of everyone’s favourite holiday food traditions, including Christmas cookies, advent calendars, and the one and only - cranberry sauce! We then cover the history of the ‘Poison Squad’, the volunteer government initiative that ultimately led to the foundation of the FDA. This gave rise to the Delaney Clause and the time that the cranberry industry almost collapsed in one of the nation’s first food safety scares - The Great Cranberry Scare of 1959. For all links and references visit our website. 2021-12-2051 minUnsavorypH Balance and Robert O. Young's pH "Miracle"This episode is anything but basic! Learn about how our amazing bodies are constantly working to maintain a tight pH balance (no alkaline diet required). Then hear the story of a convicted medical fraudster who made tons of money selling fake medical “cures”, pseudoscientific diets, and unregulated supplements to terminally ill people.For all links and references visit our website. This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen! If you would li...2021-12-061h 26UnsavoryWeight Stigma & The Weigh Down DietIn this episode, Sarah discusses the complexities of weight stigma and the impact weight bias has on our healthcare system. Becca then tells the story of a registered dietitian (!!!) who becomes the leader of a religious weight loss cult. This is the story of Gwen Shamblin Lara and The Weigh Down Diet.Want to learn more about weight stigma? Body respect: What conventional health books get wrong, leave out, and just plain fail to understand about weight by Linda Bacon and Lucy Aphramor. Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Ha...2021-11-2258 minUnsavoryMad Cow Disease & Oprah Winfrey's Texas BeefIn the moooooooo-d for a good story? This week, Becca tells all about the disease that almost put the world off of burgers, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy aka. Mad Cow Disease. Then Sarah shares the story about the time the Texas Beef industry almost took down America’s sweetheart, Oprah Winfrey.For all links and references visit our website. This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen! If you would like to contr...2021-10-2552 minUnsavoryGerm Theory & Typhoid MaryIn this episode, Sarah discusses the evolution of food safety, including the development of Germ Theory and the pasteurization process. Becca then breaks down the epidemiology of typhoid fever and its lethal impact during wartimes. She then tells the story of the infamous cook who left a trail of bodies and controversy everywhere she served. This is the story of Mary Mallon aka Typhoid Mary.For all links and references visit our website. This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow w...2021-10-1158 minUnsavoryEnergy Needs and the Cult of BreatharianismIn this episode, Becca talks about all the reasons we need food and breaks down some of the ways we measure energy needs. Then Sarah shares what she’s learned about the Breatharian lifestyle (cult*) and discusses some of the lives that have been tragically lost by trying to live on air and sunlight alone. If you are struggling with disordered eating, you can seek support at the numbers below. NEDIC Helpline Toll-Free (Canada)1-866-633-4220NEDIC Helpline (Toronto) 416-340-4156NEDA Help...2021-09-2750 minUnsavoryDigestion, Forensic Science, & The Hendricks MurderIn our season premiere Sarah breaks down the digestive system. Becca then discusses the history of forensic science, including the role of the coroner, medical examiner, and forensic pathologist, and who is allowed to perform autopsies. She discusses how forensic botany has provided key evidence to some of the most notable criminal cases in history, including the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the JonBenet Ramsey case, and how digestive forensics (a term we made up) played a part in the Hendricks family murder. For all links and references visit our website. This is an...2021-09-1354 minUnsavoryIntroducing UnsavoryIntroducing season 2 of Unsavory. Join Registered Dietitians Sarah and Becca as they use their backgrounds in nutrition and criminology to discuss fascinating food-related scandals using an evidence-based lens. We're talking diet culture, nutrition misinformation, Grab a snack, put on your comfy pants, and get ready to dive into the weird and wonderful world of Unsavory.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen!If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon...2021-09-1001 minUnsavoryHarvey Milk and the Twinkie DefenseIn this episode, Becca covers the history of the all-American Twinkie. Then, in honour of Pride Month, Sarah covers the tragic story of Harvey Milk and the Twinkie Defense. CW: Gun shotsThis is our SEASON ONE FINALE! We appreciate all the support and kind words we have received over the past 8 months. We are taking the summer off to work on DAD behind the scenes and will be back and better than ever in September 2021. This is an independently produced podcast and your support helps make this podcast possible. Pl...2021-06-2143 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Belgium's Massive Egg Fraud and the Tale of the Rotting MushroomsThis episode is a real fungi! Sarah covers the recent sentencing in Belgium’s largest food fraud, the Fipronil egg scandal. Then we hear a listener story that will make you laugh and might change the way you look at mushrooms. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you have an interesting food-related story? Maybe a quirky food habit or unique sensitivity? Or maybe you ate something questionable in the back of your fridge and sh*t your pants for days? Email us at dieteticsafterdark@gmail.com. For a full list of ref...2021-06-1415 minUnsavoryProhibition & The Boston MolassacreSarah explains the manufacturing process of molasses, the Triangular Trade, and how this all relates to rum. Becca then discusses the key events that led to prohibition and how this relates to a tank explosion that left 21 dead and covered the city of Boston in molasses. This is the story of the Boston Molassacre.For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay...2021-06-0748 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Fake Farm Fraud, The Paycheck Protection Program & Secondary Lactose IntoleranceBecca tells Sarah about a pandemic loan program in the US that led to the creation of hundreds of fake farms. Plus, we hear about a listener’s experience with lactose intolerance from a staph infection.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you have an interesting food-related story? Maybe a quirky food habit or unique sensitivity? Email us at unsavorypod@gmail.com. For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you...2021-05-3118 minUnsavorySalmonella Poisoning and Death by Peanut ButterPeanut butter and... jail?! In this episode, Becca tells all about the different pathogens that cause food poisoning. We recommend taking a drink every time she talks about poop! Then Sarah shares the tragic story of one of the largest mass food poisonings in recent history - the Peanut Corporation of America’s Salmonella outbreak. For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twi...2021-05-2458 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Shape-Shifting Pasta and Deadly Fava BeansSarah tells Becca about a new shape-shifting pasta that may help make the food system more sustainable. Plus, we hear a harrowing listener story about favism (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency) and discuss the science behind it. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you have an interesting food-related story? Maybe a quirky food habit or unique sensitivity? Email us at unsavorypod@gmail.com. For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever y...2021-05-1716 minUnsavoryAlternative Medicine, the Wellness Industry & goopSarah starts off by discussing complementary and alternative medicine, as well as the history behind some of the most common therapies, including naturopathy, homeopathy, and massage.Becca then explores celebrity influence over public health, specifically Gwyneth Paltrow and goop. She examines how female mistrust in traditional medicine has made wellness the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. Sarah and Becca then explore some instances where goop has gone too far, like when they had a dispute with NASA and published a book on “intuitive fasting”.For all links and references visit our website.2021-05-101h 14UnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Epicurious, Beyond Meat Chicken & Cultured Human MilkThis news round-up covers all things meat. Becca & Sarah discuss Epicurious’ new pro-planet strategy, Beyond Meat’s plant-based chicken, Impossible Foods’ “meaty” ad campaign, BioMilk’s cultured human milk, and more! We then hear from a listener who shares a mysterious sweet potato aversion story.For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow Sarah...2021-05-0324 minUnsavoryNutrition Research, Ancel Keys, and the Minnesota Starvation ExperimentBecca starts off by covering the main challenges that arise when conducting nutrition research and some of the ethical considerations that must be made. Then, Sarah dives in with the fascinating story of Ancel Keys and the Minnesota Starvation Experiment. Content warning: Discussion of starvation, calories, and weight loss.For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the l...2021-04-261h 04UnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Peanut Allergy Tragedy + Pine Mouth StoryAfter a brief hiatus, we are back with EXTRA CHEESE! Your extra sprinkle, slice, string, wedge, or dollop of current food and nutrition stories in the news. This week, Sarah and Becca cover the tragic story of Chantal Giacalone, a model whose life was tragically altered after a severe allergic reaction to peanuts. Then, we hear from a listener who shares their real-life experience with pine mouth syndrome! For a full list of references, visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate...2021-04-1924 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Peanut Allergy Tragedy + Pine Mouth StoryAfter a brief hiatus, we are back with EXTRA CHEESE! Your extra sprinkle, slice, string, wedge, or dollop of current food and nutrition stories in the news.This week, Sarah and Becca cover the tragic story of Chantal Giacalone, a model whose life was tragically altered after a severe allergic reaction to peanuts. Then, we hear from a listener who shares their real-life experience with pine mouth syndrome!For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us...2021-04-1923 minUnsavoryEpisode 013: The Seaspiracy of the CodfatherSarah & Becca start off by doing a deep dive into the new Seaspiracy documentary. Sarah then gives us an overview of the fishing industry and the amazing technology behind aquaponics. Becca shares her knowledge on the law of the sea, specifically in relation to overfishing and high seas crime. She then discusses the conflict that arose between fishers and scientists in the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts. How did policies that were intended to protect the ecosystem end up privatizing the ocean? How did this open the door to a new type of criminal? She tells t...2021-04-1256 minUnsavoryThe Seaspiracy of the CodfatherSarah & Becca start off by doing a deep dive into the new Seaspiracy documentary. Sarah then gives us an overview of the fishing industry and the amazing technology behind aquaponics. Becca shares her knowledge on the law of the sea, specifically in relation to overfishing and high seas crime. She then discusses the conflict that arose between fishers and scientists in the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts. How did policies that were intended to protect the ecosystem end up privatizing the ocean? How did this open the door to a new type of criminal? She tells the s...2021-04-1254 minUnsavoryEpisode 012: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup HeistTalk about a sticky situation! This episode will activate your sweet tooth and leave you scratching your head about one of the largest agricultural crimes in history. Becca starts off by taking us to maple syrup school, where she covers the history of maple syrup and teaches us how maple syrup is made. Then, Sarah dives into the great Canadian maple syrup heist. If you haven’t heard about this all-Canadian crime, then you’re in for a sweet treat. Nearly $19 million worth of maple syrup was stolen from the Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve during...2021-03-2957 minUnsavoryThe Great Canadian Maple Syrup HeistTalk about a sticky situation!This episode will activate your sweet tooth and leave you scratching your head about one of the largest agricultural crimes in history. Becca starts off by taking us to maple syrup school, where she covers the history of maple syrup and teaches us how maple syrup is made. Then, Sarah dives into the great Canadian maple syrup heist. If you haven’t heard about this all-Canadian crime, then you’re in for a sweet treat. Nearly $19 million worth of maple syrup was stolen from the Global Strate...2021-03-2957 minUnsavoryWelcome to Dietetics After Dark, the podcast where true crime meets food.Welcome to Dietetics After Dark! The podcast where true crime meets food. Join Sarah and Becca as they use their backgrounds in nutrition and criminology to discuss fascinating food-related scandals using an evidence-based lens. Grab a snack, put on your comfy pants, and get ready to dive into the weird and wonderful world of Dietetics After Dark. Love the show? You can support DAD at patreon.com/dieteticsafterdark To learn more, visit dieteticsafterdark.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for updates. 2021-03-2901 minUnsavoryWhere True Crime Meets FoodWelcome to Dietetics After Dark! The podcast where true crime meets food. Join Sarah and Becca as they use their backgrounds in nutrition and criminology to discuss fascinating food-related scandals using an evidence-based lens. Grab a snack, put on your comfy pants, and get ready to dive into the weird and wonderful world of Dietetics After Dark.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.2021-03-2801 minUnsavoryEpisode 011: Wine Fraud & Rudy KurniawanThis episode pairs well with a glass of wine.Sarah starts us off with a lesson in our favourite alcoholic beverage, including the proper lingo and some French history. She tells us the unfortunate tale of the grape louse and how it impacted wine production in the 19th and 20th centuries. She then answers the question everyone is asking: is red wine really good for us?Becca does a deep dive into the most famous case of wine fraud. It includes auctions for the rich and famous, Thomas Jefferson’s wine collection, and cr...2021-03-1555 minUnsavoryWine Fraud & Rudy KurniawanThis episode pairs well with a glass of wine. Sarah starts us off with a lesson in our favourite alcoholic beverage, including the proper lingo and some French history. She tells us the unfortunate tale of the grape louse and how it impacted wine production in the 19th and 20th centuries. She then answers the question everyone is asking: is red wine really good for us?Becca does a deep dive into the most famous case of wine fraud. It includes auctions for the rich and famous, Thomas Jefferson’s wine collection, and cri...2021-03-1554 minUnsavoryEpisode 010: Multi-Level Marketing Schemes & The Gifting TablesBecca starts off the episode with a background on a particular type of business that often promotes nutrition products: Multi-level Marketing schemes. Follow along to hear all about what they are, how to spot an MLM, and why you should steer clear. Sarah then discusses a fascinating case of a dinner-party-themed MLM that was recently featured on HBO’s Murder on Middle Beach. The Gifting Tables used trusted relationships to prey on women and left thousands of women at a serious financial loss. And the final course? A possible murder. Sarah also leaves yo...2021-03-0158 minUnsavoryMulti-Level Marketing Schemes and the Gifting TablesBecca starts off the episode with a background on a particular type of business that often promotes nutrition products: Multi-level Marketing. Follow along to hear all about what they are, how to spot a pyramid scheme, and why you should steer clear. Sarah then discusses a fascinating case of a dinner-party-themed MLM that was recently featured on HBO’s Murder on Middle Beach. The Gifting Tables used trusted relationships to prey on women and left thousands of women at a serious financial loss. And the final course? A possible murder. Sarah also leaves you...2021-03-0158 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: 3D-Printed Ribeye SteaksSarah and Becca chat about the potential downside that comes with eating 30kg of oranges before boarding your flight. Then they discuss a new and exciting innovation in the alt-meat world! This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow @itsthedadpod on Twitter or @dieteticsafterdark on Instagram to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. This podcast was produced...2021-02-2314 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: 3D-Printed Ribeye SteaksSarah and Becca chat about the potential downside that comes with eating 30kg of oranges before boarding your flight. Then they discuss a new and exciting innovation in the alt-meat world! This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to s...2021-02-2314 minUnsavoryEpisode 009: Teflon and the Class Action Lawsuit Against DuPontSarah starts the episode off with the fascinating history of cooking, including how fire led to strides in human development. She then highlights the connection between the invention of the dishwasher and the women’s liberation movement.Becca discusses the discovery of refrigerants like Freon and how it resulted in the creation of non-stick pans. She then dives into the true story of a Teflon manufacturing plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia and the massive corporate cover-up that led to thousands of lawsuits.Becca leaves you with some actionable steps to take to become a conscious co...2021-02-1558 minUnsavoryThe History of Cooking, Teflon, and the Class Action Lawsuit Against DuPontSarah starts the episode off with the fascinating history of cooking, including how fire led to strides in human development. She then highlights the connection between the invention of the dishwasher and the women’s liberation movement. Becca discusses the discovery of refrigerants like Freon and how it resulted in the creation of non-stick pans. She then dives into the true story of a Teflon manufacturing plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and the massive corporate cover-up that led to thousands of lawsuits. Becca leaves you with some actionable steps to take to become a conscious consumer whe...2021-02-1558 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: ‘Anything But Tuna’ Subway ScandalBecca and Sarah discuss some recent drama around Subway restaurants and their tuna...if you can even call it that. They explain how this new claim relates to Jessica Simpson and a Canadian lawsuit about chicken. Listen to episode 002 for more scandal on Subway!This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow @itsthedadpod on Twitter or @dieteticsafterdark on Instagram to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for...2021-02-0816 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: ‘Anything But Tuna’ Subway ScandalBecca and Sarah discuss some recent drama around Subway restaurants and their tuna...if you can even call it that. They explain how this new claim relates to Jessica Simpson and a Canadian lawsuit about chicken. Listen to episode 002 for more scandal on Subway!For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow...2021-02-0816 minUnsavoryEpisode 008: Superfoods and the Avocado CartelsThis week, Becca tells us the truth about “superfoods” and Sarah tackles the unfortunate side effects that can occur when a commodity product suddenly becomes ultra-popular.For all links, references, and contact information visit our show notes.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow @itsthedadpod on Twitter or @dieteticsafterdark on Instagram to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. ...2021-02-0144 minUnsavory"Superfoods" and the Avocado CartelsThis week, Becca tells us the truth about “superfoods” and Sarah tackles the unfortunate side effects that can occur when a commodity product suddenly becomes ultra-popular.For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. This podcast was produ...2021-02-0144 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Lab-Grown Meat for Sale in SingaporeBecca and Sarah discuss the recent authorization for the sale of lab-grown meat in Singapore. They chat about all the potential economic and ethical benefits, their personal feelings about eating meat grown in a lab, and some other important considerations that might surprise you!2021-01-2516 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Lab-Grown Meat for Sale in SingaporeBecca and Sarah discuss the recent authorization for the sale of lab-grown meat in Singapore. They chat about all the potential economic and ethical benefits, their personal feelings about eating meat grown in a lab, and some other important considerations that might surprise you!This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review...2021-01-2516 minUnsavoryEpisode 007: The McDonald's Hot Coffee CaseCaution! Contents of this episode are HOT. Sarah starts off with some McDonald’s fast food history, including how they integrated Ford’s Model-T assembly line to create their quick service and drive thru, and the key role milkshakes played in their success. She then highlights some international menu items that have been tailored to satisfy consumer preferences around the world.Becca covers an instance of tort law that had Ronald Reagan in a tizzy: the case of Charles Bigbee v. Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. She then discusses how this case relates to t...2021-01-1854 minUnsavoryMcDonald's and the Infamous Hot Coffee CaseCaution! Contents of this episode are HOT.Sarah starts off with some McDonald’s fast-food history, including how they integrated Ford’s Model-T assembly line to create their quick service and drive-thru, and the key role milkshakes played in their success. She then highlights some international menu items that have been tailored to satisfy consumer preferences around the world.Becca covers an instance of tort law that had Ronald Reagan in a tizzy: the case of Charles Bigbee v. Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. She then discusses how this case relates to the most infa...2021-01-1854 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Alcohol Consumption During QuarantineBecca and Sarah discuss a recent study that shows binge drinking has increased due to the stress triggered by COVID-19. Becca leaves you with some tips for healthier alcohol consumption and discusses a surprising silver-lining for the restaurant industry. 2021-01-1411 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Alcohol Consumption During QuarantineBecca and Sarah discuss a recent study that shows binge drinking has increased due to the stress triggered by COVID-19. Becca leaves you with some tips for healthier alcohol consumption and discusses a surprising silver-lining for the restaurant industry.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!2021-01-1411 minUnsavoryCarbohydrates and the Tragic Low-Carb Legacy of Dr. AtkinsBuilding 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 N...2021-01-0443 minUnsavoryEpisode 006: The Low-Carb Legacy of Dr. AtkinsBuilding 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...2021-01-0443 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: The Indian Farmers' ProtestIn this episode of Extra Cheese, Becca and Sarah discuss the ongoing Indian Farmers' Protest. This nation-wide 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. For all links and references visit our website.Follow @itsthedadpod on Twitter or @dieteticsafterdark on Instagram to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow...2020-12-3110 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: The Indian Farmers' ProtestIn 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.For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe...2020-12-3110 minUnsavoryEpisode 005: SugarcoatedSarah 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 1960’s 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 avocad...2020-12-211h 03UnsavoryThe Harvard Sugar Study & The Fat-Free Food BoomSarah 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 avoca...2020-12-211h 03UnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Welfare Fraud and COVID-19In 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.For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow...2020-12-1713 minUnsavoryEXTRA CHEESE: Welfare Fraud and COVID-19In 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.For all links and references visit our website.Follow @itsthedadpod on Twitter or @dieteticsafterdark on Instagram to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @mindfulfeast and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. 2020-12-1713 minUnsavoryThe European Horsemeat ScandalBecca 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...2020-12-0756 minUnsavoryEpisode 004: Meat Cute?Becca shares a story about hot dogs and veggie 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. Listen along to get the answers to some key questions, like who was behind the scandal? Why didn’t anyone notice sooner? Was...2020-12-0756 min
UnsavoryEpisode 003: Isn't It Organic?Sarah walks us through key organic food terms, 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 labelling - 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 rasp...2020-11-2300 minUnsavoryThe History of Pesticides and Organic Food FraudSarah 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...2020-11-231h 14UnsavoryFood Fear and the Subway Yoga Mat IngredientBecca 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?For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast...2020-11-081h 03
UnsavoryEpisode 002: Namastay away from that bread?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 (and the source of your evidence). She finishes by answering the question to the most recent scandal - is Subway bread really bread?For all links and references visit our 2020-11-0800 min
UnsavoryEpisode 001: Trick Or Truth?Sarah takes us through the history of halloween and all of its spooky traditions, including trick-or-treating, costumes, pagan rituals and more! 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.For all links and references visit our website. 2020-10-2500 minUnsavoryThe History of Halloween and Halloween Candy TamperingSarah 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.For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever yo...2020-10-2556 min