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Welcome to Unsavory, the podcast where true crime meets food. Join Sarah and Becca as they use their backgrounds in nutrition and criminology to discuss food-related scandals using an evidence-based lens. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Becca Harris & Sarah Muncaster


    • Mar 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    Pepsi Number Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 32:02


    Pepsi 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 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 can do so on our Patreon page.Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcastFollow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunkyThis podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram.Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brittany Dawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 35:04


    Brittany 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 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 Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Biosphere 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 42:52


    The 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 can do so on our Patreon page.Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcastFollow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunkyThis podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram.Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dr. Oz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 49:02


    On 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. 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 Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Spanish Cooking Oil Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 34:44


    The 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 notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Wendy's Chili Finger Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 29:39


    In 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 our Patreon page. Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Ozempic Shortage Fuelled By Weight Loss Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 39:39


    There'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 so on our Patreon page. Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    When Cuba Canceled Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 24:21


    In 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 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 Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Dangerous World of Competitive Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 38:40


    This 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 Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Tapeworm Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 34:07


    In 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 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 Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cannibalism and The Donner Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 59:45


    This 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. 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 Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Infant Formula Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 39:15


    In this episode, we cover the infant formula scandal that rocked the world in the 1970's & that 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. 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 Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Bush Boys of Vernon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 50:56


    Season 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 with support. Canada: nedic.caUnited States: nationaleatingdisorders.orgAustralia: nedc.com.auUK: eatingdisorderhope.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 can do so on our Patreon page. Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 2 Finale & Thank You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 4:50


    Season 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. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Herbalife, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 50:01


    Part 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 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 at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Herbalife, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 37:12


    In 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 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 at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Bad Vegan: The Downfall of Pure Food & Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 65:16


    A 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 @unsavorypodcastFollow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunkyThis podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    War Sanctions, Holodomor & The Invasion of Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 57:52


    How 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 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 at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Discovery of Vitamins & the History of Scurvy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 71:02


    Take 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 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 at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Prison Food & the Alabama Inmate Food Fund Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 60:14


    Are 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 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 at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    New Year's Resolutions and the F-Factor Diet Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 80:53


    Welcome 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Christmas Food Traditions & The Carcinogenic Cranberry Scare

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 51:39


    This 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. 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 @unsavorypodcast Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    pH Balance and Robert O. Young's pH "Miracle"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 86:23


    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 like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page. Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio. Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Weight Stigma & The Weigh Down Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 58:08


    In 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 Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy HarrisonFood Psych podcast with Christy Harrison 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 contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page. Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcastFollow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Mad Cow Disease & Oprah Winfrey's Texas Beef

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 52:23


    In 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 contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page. Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio. Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Germ Theory & Typhoid Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 58:43


    In 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 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 at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Energy Needs and the Cult of Breatharianism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 50:31


    In 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 Helpline (USA - call)(800) 931-2237NEDA Helpline (Canada - call)(800) 931-2237 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 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 at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Digestion, Forensic Science, & The Hendricks Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 54:47


    In 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 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 at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Introducing Unsavory

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 1:18


    Introducing 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 page.Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcastFollow Sarah and Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunkyThis podcast was produced by Geoff Devine.Follow Geoff on Instagram @geoffdevinesound on Instagram or visit gdevinesound.com.Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Harvey Milk and the Twinkie Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 43:49


    In 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. Please rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE with your true crime and food-loving friends! 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EXTRA CHEESE: Belgium's Massive Egg Fraud and the Tale of the Rotting Mushrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 15:02


    This 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 references, visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please share this episode with your true crime and food-loving friends! 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 by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio. Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.Special thanks to Rachel Wharton for the listener story this week.  Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Prohibition & The Boston Molassacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 48:37


    Sarah 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 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 by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EXTRA CHEESE: Fake Farm Fraud, The Paycheck Protection Program & Secondary Lactose Intolerance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 18:28


    Becca 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 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.Special thanks to Georgia Alton for the listener story this week.  Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Salmonella Poisoning and Death by Peanut Butter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 58:05


    Peanut 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 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EXTRA CHEESE: Shape-Shifting Pasta and Deadly Fava Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 16:30


    Sarah 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 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.Special thanks to @ken.dietitian for the listener story this week.  Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alternative Medicine, the Wellness Industry & goop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 74:00


    Sarah 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.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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EXTRA CHEESE: Epicurious, Beyond Meat Chicken & Cultured Human Milk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 24:22


    This 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 & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nutrition Research, Ancel Keys, and the Minnesota Starvation Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 64:41


    Becca 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 loop on all things podcast-related.Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    EXTRA CHEESE: Peanut Allergy Tragedy + Pine Mouth Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 23:07


    After 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. 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Seaspiracy of the Codfather

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 54:57


    Sarah & 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 story of Carlos Rafael, aka the Codfather.Seafood Watch RecommendationFor 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 57:03


    Talk 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 a months-long theft that nearly went undetected. If this episode has you craving syrup, look no further! Check out these two Indigenous-owned maple syrup producers.Wabanaki Maple https://www.wabanakimaple.com/ Giizhigat Maple Products https://giizhigatmapleproducts.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 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Where True Crime Meets Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 1:32


    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.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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wine Fraud & Rudy Kurniawan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 54:30


    This 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 crime, of course. This is the case of Rudy Kurniawan and the story that shook the wine world.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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Multi-Level Marketing Schemes and the Gifting Tables

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 58:05


    Becca 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 with a bonus story about pine nuts that will have you scratching your head. 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EXTRA CHEESE: 3D-Printed Ribeye Steaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 14:14


    Sarah 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 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 by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The History of Cooking, Teflon, and the Class Action Lawsuit Against DuPont

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 58:20


    Sarah 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 when it comes to kitchen gadgets. Sarah leaves us with a teaser about multilevel marketing schemes and Becca confesses to having joined one.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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EXTRA CHEESE: ‘Anything But Tuna' Subway Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 16:26


    Becca 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 Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    "Superfoods" and the Avocado Cartels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 44:48


    This 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EXTRA CHEESE: Lab-Grown Meat for Sale in Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 16:07


    Becca 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, 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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    McDonald's and the Infamous Hot Coffee Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 54:44


    Caution! 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 infamous personal injury lawsuit: the McDonald's Hot Coffee Case. She breaks down the details of the case, including testimony, media coverage, and what actually happened to the plaintiff, Stella Liebeck (did she really make 3 million dollars?). Becca then spills the tea on an investigation she conducted and the optimal drinking temperature of your latte.Becca & Sarah close the episode by discussing the importance of remaining unbiased and in sticking together when it comes to consumer safety. Sarah leaves us with a teaser about avocados.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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    EXTRA CHEESE: Alcohol Consumption During Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 11:08


    Becca 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!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 produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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