Irreverent Skeptics Podcast Episode 16 – It’s a Good Day to Diet

On March 29, 2014, the gang talked about dieting – fad diets, diets that work, diets that could kill you, and so on. We also talked about what actually worked for all of us and why some diets just aren’t up to snuff. Read on for the show notes! We also have a couple of outtakes: here’s the first and here’s the second.

For best results, never eat this.

For best results, never eat this.

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Irreverent Skeptics Podcast Episode 13 – Splenda vs. Stevia: What’s the Deal?

Handle woo with caution.

Back on March 11, Jon and Mike M. did a short mid-week episode on the science and controversy surrounding Splenda and Stevia, two popular natural sweeteners. Here’s our skeptical take on the claims made for and against both.

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