S02 Ep30
Diet mythbusters: A critical look at the nutrition behind popular diets
In this episode, we discuss trending diets with specialised nutritionist Rick Miller to glean his insights on the science behind certain food fads, why they are so popular, and whether or not they are a smart nutritional decision for consumers to make. Wondering if keto, intermittent fasting, or gut health supplements are the way to go? Maybe matcha tea or the werewolf diet are better suited? Find out if you're on a path to nutritional health and balance or doomed to fall off the fad diet wagon.

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In this episode, we discuss trending diets with specialised nutritionist Rick Miller to glean his insights on the science behind certain food fads, why they are so popular, and whether or not they are a smart nutritional decision for consumers to make. Wondering if keto, intermittent fasting, or gut health supplements are the way to go? Maybe matcha tea or the werewolf diet are better suited? Find out if you’re on a path to nutritional health and balance or doomed to fall off the fad diet wagon.

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Edward Bergen
Global Food and Drink Analyst
Meet the Guest
Rick Miller
Associate Director, Specialised Nutrition
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