Published Mar 29, 2022
Bonus: Fad Diets
Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon critically debunk the myths of fad diets like the Blood Type and Shangri La diets, exposing the lack of scientific credibility and psychological harm involved. They discuss the media's role in popularizing these unproven diets, revealing their cultural impact on body image and the ethical dilemmas in promoting such pseudoscience.
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