Episode
Halo Top Ice Cream
44:55
Published: Tue Jan 05 2021
Description
WE’RE BACK! A new diet ice cream is taking your grocery store by storm. But what even is it? This week, Mike and Aubrey talk biohacking, dieting for straight dudes and the extremely ill-advised "Halo Top diet."Support us: Subscribe on PatreonDonate on PayPal Get Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers and moreLinks!What is biohacking? The new “science” of optimizing your brain and body. (Vox) Halo Top Is Now the Most Popular Pint of Ice Cream in America (Food and Wine) What It's Like to Eat Nothing but This Magical, Healthy Ice Cream for 10 Days (GQ) Is Halo Top Good For You? The Truth About Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Ice Creams (HuffPost)Seven in 10 young people would eat whole tub of low-cal ice cream (The Grocer UK)Thanks to Ashley Smith for editing assistance and Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support the show
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The speaker invites listeners to support them on Patreon for exclusive content and activities.
00:00 - 01:54 (01:54)
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The speaker invites listeners to support them on Patreon for exclusive content and activities.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Halo Top created a new category in ice cream by being a light ice cream that tasted like actual ice cream, with fewer calories, less sugar, and higher protein than traditional ice cream.
01:54 - 07:14 (05:20)
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Halo Top created a new category in ice cream by being a light ice cream that tasted like actual ice cream, with fewer calories, less sugar, and higher protein than traditional ice cream.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast discusses the increasing interest in biohacking, where people attempt to achieve optimal physical and mental states through food restriction and other practices, and its similarities to the health and wellness industry.
07:14 - 12:41 (05:27)
Summary
This podcast discusses the increasing interest in biohacking, where people attempt to achieve optimal physical and mental states through food restriction and other practices, and its similarities to the health and wellness industry.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The myth that many men are not getting enough protein has led companies to market their products around "high-protein" claims, despite the fact that most men are already getting more than enough protein.
12:41 - 17:43 (05:01)
Summary
The myth that many men are not getting enough protein has led companies to market their products around "high-protein" claims, despite the fact that most men are already getting more than enough protein. Eating too much of these protein-focused, low-calorie diet foods can actually mess up one's appetite and metabolism.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
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Low carb foods may seem carb-friendly, but they often contain added fibers which are also carbohydrates.
17:43 - 20:39 (02:56)
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Low carb foods may seem carb-friendly, but they often contain added fibers which are also carbohydrates. Moreover, food companies sometimes market their products as high in protein, but the protein in ice-creams, for instance, only comes from milk.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast episode discusses the rise of low sugar ice creams and their appeal to people with chronic illnesses, while also addressing the potential drawbacks of marketing them as healthy alternatives to traditional ice cream.
20:40 - 24:01 (03:21)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the rise of low sugar ice creams and their appeal to people with chronic illnesses, while also addressing the potential drawbacks of marketing them as healthy alternatives to traditional ice cream.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
PodcastMaintenance Phase
A man tries Halo Top at the advice of his trainer, finding it less creamy than traditional ice creams.
24:01 - 28:41 (04:40)
Summary
A man tries Halo Top at the advice of his trainer, finding it less creamy than traditional ice creams.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The speaker highlights the difficult process of losing more than 5 to 10 pounds through dieting, and how it is not enough to simply switch to low-calorie ice cream.
28:41 - 33:59 (05:17)
Summary
The speaker highlights the difficult process of losing more than 5 to 10 pounds through dieting, and how it is not enough to simply switch to low-calorie ice cream. It takes a lot of effort to lose weight in the long run and does not guarantee a positive experience.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
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The practice of advertising and marketing desserts by encouraging the consumption of large quantities of sweets raises concerns of promoting binge eating, according to a food journalist.
33:59 - 39:28 (05:29)
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The practice of advertising and marketing desserts by encouraging the consumption of large quantities of sweets raises concerns of promoting binge eating, according to a food journalist. Such products are more likely to attract individuals with binge-eating tendencies, leading to harmful consequences.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The ad industry has used fat activism and eating disorder awareness campaigns to promote their products by claiming that it is okay to be overweight and simultaneously promoting diet products, leading to an unhealthy and misleading industry.
39:28 - 42:44 (03:16)
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The ad industry has used fat activism and eating disorder awareness campaigns to promote their products by claiming that it is okay to be overweight and simultaneously promoting diet products, leading to an unhealthy and misleading industry.
EpisodeHalo Top Ice Cream
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The speaker advises listeners to eat what they want and not get caught up in health claims made by brands that are often not truthful.
42:44 - 44:49 (02:04)
Summary
The speaker advises listeners to eat what they want and not get caught up in health claims made by brands that are often not truthful.