From “guilt-free” and “clean” gels to carb-phobic electrolyte mixes, Zoë and Kylee unpack the myths of sports nutrition marketing, and how to fuel smarter.

RFK Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” sounds good on the surface, but Zoë and Kylee unpack why diet politics rarely deliver real solutions.

Is sugar really as addictive as crack cocaine? Get ready to check some sugar facts with science. Zoë and Kylee debunk the myth, explore dopamine science, and cut through diet culture fearmongering around sweets and fruit.

Why most resolutions fail — and how to make ones that last. Zoë and Kylee dig into the history, psychology, and science of habits, plus real strategies that work.

Why chasing “racing weight” can do more harm than good — Zoë and Kylee unpack the history, the pseudoscience, and the lasting impact of scale obsession in sport.

Are superfoods real or just hype? Zoë Rom & Kylee Van Horn unpack the history, debunk myths, and share science-backed foods that boost performance.

Do sleep, step, and nutrition trackers actually improve your health—or sabotage it? Zoë Rom and dietitian Kylee Van Horn unpack the science on fitness trackers, orthosomnia, obsessive tracking, and when optimization leads to worse health (and even bad sex). Evidence-based answers, with humor.

How influential are influencers, really?

Turns out, the people we follow on social media—whether we engage with them or not—can significantly impact both our mental and physical health.

In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Kylee and Zoë trace the history of influence, from ancient Roman gladiators promoting olive oil and wine to modern #fitspo influencers selling supplements and diet hacks. We explore why misinformation spreads so quickly online, what makes certain people more susceptible to it, and the hidden costs of endless scrolling through curated, filtered, and idealized images.

Is it possible to be too focused on eating “clean”?

In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Kylee and Zoë explore Orthorexia, a term used to describe an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. We dive into how social media trends, cultural ideals, and diet misinformation have fueled the rise of orthorexia—especially among athletes and active people.

Although orthorexia isn’t officially recognized in the DSM, research shows it can have serious impacts on both mental and physical health. We unpack how rigid rules around food purity can lead to disordered eating patterns, performance setbacks, and increased anxiety around nutrition.