What does the science actually say about the Paleo Diet? We trace the Paleolithic diet from its origins in 1890s wilderness cults and a 1975 eugenicist's book to its modern iteration as a Silicon Valley lifestyle brand. Plus: what happens to your gut microbiome when you eliminate whole grains, and why evolutionary biologists say the "mismatch hypothesis" doesn't hold up.

Electrolytes have become one of the biggest trends in sports nutrition, but how much do they really matter for runners and endurance athletes? In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Zoë and Kylee dig into the science of electrolytes, hydration, and sodium loss—separating evidence-based guidance from wellness marketing.

We break down what electrolytes actually do, how much sodium athletes lose in sweat, when electrolyte drinks like LMNT or Liquid IV can improve performance, and when plain water is completely sufficient. We also look at the history of sports drinks, the rise of the hydration industry, and why research on women and electrolyte needs is still so far behind.

If you’re trying to build a smarter hydration strategy for long runs, hot-weather training, altitude, or ultramarathons, this episode gives you clear, practical guidance grounded in real science—not hype.

From Eisenhower’s heart attack to the sugar industry’s secret Harvard payments, Your Diet Sucks unpacks the wild history of food policy and the forces shaping what we eat today. Zoë Rom and Kylee Van Horn trace a century of lobbyists, pseudoscience, and politics—revealing how “nutrition guidelines” became one of America’s most profitable battlegrounds. This episode is part history lesson, part investigative comedy, and 100% proof that food science is never just about science.

Endurance athletes: tired, cold, or burned out? You might be dealing with RED-S, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Zoë Rom and Kylee Van Horn, RDN, explain the science of under-fueling, early warning signs, and how to recover strong.

From Reefer Madness to WADA bans, we unpack cannabis and athletes, history, stigma, and science on performance, recovery, and the runner’s high.

Your mom probably didn’t sit you down to explain hot flashes, “menopause belly,” or why your metabolism doesn’t suddenly tank after 50. In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Zoë and Kylee cut through the myths and messy history of menopause—from leeches and arsenic “cures” to today’s diet-culture gimmicks. We dig into the real science around carbs, protein, strength training, sleep, and HRT, plus how athletes can thrive through this transition without fear or shame.

What does your dinner have to do with the climate crisis? In this Your Diet Sucks bonus episode, Zoë and Kylee explore how meat, dairy, food waste, and plant-based swaps shape both performance and the planet, plus the politics that make burgers a culture war symbol.

From 1920s experiments to modern influencers, Zoë and Kylee unpack the carnivore diet, its risks, and why carbs still matter for health and performance.

From celery diets to TikTok hacks, Zoë and Kylee unpack metabolism myths, what actually matters for energy and health, and why under-fueling can slow you down.

Adrenal fatigue, seed cycling, and monkey testicle transplants—Zoë and Kylee cut through hormone pseudoscience and explain what really supports hormone health.