Despite the extensive research available, there remains significant confusion amongst consumers regarding the health effects of soy on various population groups. In this episode, we delve into several misconceptions and examine the latest scientific findings on contentious issues including the relationship between soy and breast cancer, the impact of vegetable oils on cardiovascular disease risk, and the role of processed soy products in the diet.

Tune in to this episode with guests Jill Castle, MS, RDN and Karen Collins, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND to learn about:

· Four pervasive myths surrounding soy foods

· Sensational headlines regarding seed oils, breast cancer, hormones and processed foods

· Consumer and health professional insights about each myth

· Current research on each myth

· Practical takeaways and helpful resources for the public and health professionals

Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/273

Pulses are the nutritionally dense, dry edible seeds of legumes including dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. They are high in fiber, folate, potassium and plant protein, and contain several micronutrients such as iron and zinc. While many people may not be familiar with the term “pulses”, chances are they are familiar with the food itself. Nutritious, versatile and affordable, pulses are also a climate-friendly crop. This episode dives into all things pulses with a farmer/agricultural economist and a registered dietitian nutritionist.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

· what pulses are

· what the difference is between pulses and legumes

· why chickpeas are also called garbanzo beans

· current intakes vs. recommended intakes

· the nutritional profile of pulses

· benefits of pulses beyond nutrition

· tips for preparing pulses

· swaps and recipes to try

· what makes pulses a climate-friendly crop

· what benefits farmers experience by incorporating pulse crops into their rotation

· the Coalition for the Advancement of Pulses

· current research, takeaways and infographics

· resources for the public and health professionals

Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/272

New health, nutrition and weight loss trends are popping up daily on social media. Many of these fly-by-night trends are simply that, but a new study focusing on the platform TikTok found that these trends may have more of a hold on people than once thought.

To expose the inaccurate information being extracted from TikTok, MyFitnessPal, the #1 nutrition and food tracking app, partnered with Dublin City University on a two-part research project called “Health and Nutrition Inaccuracies on TikTok”. Part 1 looked at social media influencers and Part 2 looked at Gen Z TikTok users. Study findings ranged from determining that only about 2% of content being classified as accurate to Gen Z users trusting influencers more if they claim to be qualified dietitians.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

· how and where Americans are getting their health information has changed

· improving our digital literacy is necessary to make better choices

· MyFitnessPal’s ‘Nutrition IQ’ surveys’ key themes and concerning statistics

· the Dublin City University 2-part research study

· why the study focused on TikTok vs other platforms

· preliminary findings from the 2-part study

· what the “2% accuracy” finding really means

· the positive finding about Gen Z’s trust in registered dietitians over unqualified influencers

· the importance of licensed professionals helping to champion scientific truth across social media

· the mere exposure effect, parasocial effect, and rules of persuasion

· how to identify warning signs when scrolling on social media

· how RDNs can stay on top of trends and leverage them to create compelling content that is evidence-based

· a helpful infographic on ‘How to Spot Questionable Nutrition Tips on Social Media’

· if it’s ‘safe’ to be on TikTok

· resources for the public and health professionals

Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/271