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Unbiased Science

Dishin' on Food and Nutrition Myths with Dr. Idz

Unbiased Science

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Education, Science, Health & Fitness

4.4644 Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of the pod, Jess sits down with Dr. Idz to debunk misinformation about food and nutrition (yep, it's time for school)! The conversation kicks off with a discussion about differences in approaches to food policy and regulation in the US versus the UK and other countries. Next, the two discuss common myths including that seed oils cause inflammation (they don't) and that processed foods are inherently bad for you. This leads into a deeper discussion about processed versus ultraprocessed foods-- and how the bigger issue is the proportion of diet that comprises ultraprocessed foods. The main message is that moderation is key! They discuss ways to spot food-related pseudoscience and fearmongering and protect yourself from falling prey to misinformation on social media. This is a great episode that you do not want to miss! All our sources from this episode are available at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/dishin-on-food-myths-with-dr-idz (00:00) Intros (03:25) Preventative Medicine in the U.S. vs. the UK (06:56) Nutritional Advice From UK Doctors? (13:58) Foods Banned In Different Countries (20:09) Idz Pet Peeve Myths (27:35) Combatting Misinformation (38:53) Processed vs Ultraprocessed Foods (47:17) Moderation is Key (51:20) Final Thoughts Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to advertising@airwavemedia.com, with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers.

Transcript

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0:00.0

You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.

0:19.6

Welcome to Unbiased Science, where we bring scientific method to the madness.

0:25.2

I'm your host and public health scientist, Dr. Jess Steyer.

0:28.8

And today I'm joined by someone I'm sure you're already familiar with.

0:33.2

You had better be following him on social media.

0:35.8

And if you're not, I'm sure you will after this episode.

0:39.3

Dr. Idri Smugal, you know him as Dr. Ids.

0:43.2

He's a medical doctor in the UK with a master's degree in nutritional research and is

0:49.2

board certified in lifestyle medicine.

0:51.6

Dr. Ids gives educational workshops and lectures to various schools,

0:56.0

universities, hospitals, and health institutes across the UK, as well as working on several

1:02.2

research publications in the medical and nutrition fields. Since January 2021, he's posted

1:08.2

videos on his TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook accounts. You can follow along

1:13.1

at Doctor. That's DR underscore IDZ to help his followers combat some of the most damaging

1:21.7

and unscientific lifestyle advice available online. And super exciting news is that he just dropped a book. It is amazing.

1:31.0

I got to preview it. I'm not done with it yet. But it's called saturated facts. Such a smart

1:37.2

title. I love it. And it debunks and corrects many of the most prevalent diet myths circulating online,

1:44.0

popular fad diets, diet and inflammation,

1:46.9

the gut microbiome, weight loss myths, and more. And it is available for pre-order now.

1:54.2

Time for school, as you say, Dr. Ids. Thank you so much for joining me today.

2:01.1

No, thank you so much for having me.. No, thank you so much for having me.

2:02.6

It's a pleasure and obviously a fan of the page, a fan of the podcast.

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