We’ve already talked about greenwashing, pinkwashing and sportswashing in past episodes. Well even the world of health doesn’t escape from cynical marketing practices. Let’s talk about healthwashing.
The term covers a pretty wide range of practices, but it’s most commonly associated with the food industry. Manufacturers often overplay the addition of certain ... Show More
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How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?
Heatstroke is a medical emergency that happens when your body temperature gets too high and you cannot cool down. This can harm your vital organs and even kill you if not treated quickly. Heatstroke can be caused by being exposed to high temperatures, such as during a heatwave, o ... Show More
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Qu’est-ce que la “stretchflation”, cette pratique trompeuse dans les supermarchés ?
C’est la petite nouvelle des pratiques douteuses de la grande distribution… La “stretchflation” fait beaucoup parler d’elle, et pour cause, c’est encore une façon de vider le portefeuille des consommateurs. C’est une pratique assez subtile. Concrètement, cela consiste à augmenter ... Show More
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TMHS 872: The Top 5 Foods You Absolutely SHOULD NOT Eat to Live Longer
In general, there’s no one-size-fits-all diet that leads to longevity. This is because there are a wide variety of foods that are nutrient-rich. However, if you want to live a long, healthy life, there are a handful of foods you should avoid regularly consuming. On this episode ... Show More
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Est-il vraiment mauvais de ne pas porter de soutien-gorge ?
Depuis le covid et ses vagues de confinement interminables, le no-bra ou pas de soutient-gorge, est presque devenu la norme. Les soutient-gorge tiennent chauds, font souvent mal et sont parfois très contraignants. Que ce soit par souci de confort ou par volonté de s’émanciper des ... Show More
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Your Food Will Be Ready When You Look Hungry Enough
If you had to engineer the perfect wait time for a meal, how would you do it? On The Gist, Dan Pashman explains the art of anticipation as applied to food. Pashman is the host of WNYC’s The Sporkful. Check out his show’s new series on food, race, and culture: “Who Is This Restaur ... Show More
28m 51s
Jul 2024
PSA: You Can Still Eat Dairy and Be Healthy with Lauren Twigge, RD
There’s no way to skirt around this one: dairy has gotten a really bad rap in the health and nutrition space. But why? And how do we know that what we’re hearing from so-and-so “influencer” on social media or watching in documentaries on Netflix is, in fact, true? I am so ready t ... Show More
43m 58s
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Most Replayed Moment: The Truth Behind "Healthy" Food Labels - Dr. Chris Van Tulleken
In this Moments episode, Dr. Chris Van Tulleken (the Junk Food Doctor) delves into the complexities of foods labelled as "healthy." He explores how certain food products, from diet sodas to breakfast cereals, might not be as beneficial as they're marketed to be, suggesting that t ... Show More
18m 43s