Episode
The Instagram Fiber Feud
46:36
Published: Tue Mar 14 2023
Description
Aubrey tells Mike about the diet that took over New York City (and its bathrooms).Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreBuy Aubrey's bookListen to Mike's other podcastLinks!F-Factor drama timelineWhat Is the F-Factor Diet, and Is it Safe?Tanya Zuckerbrot Sets a Weight-Loss ExampleWhat Is the F-Factor Diet? Here’s What You Need to KnowF-Factor Under Fire After TONS Of Women Come ForwardTanya Zuckerbrot and an Instagram Crusade Against the F-Factor DietDietary fiber and health outcomes: an umbrella reviewClosing America’s Fiber Intake GapF-Factor has sent legal threats and deleted Instagram commentsF-Factor Diet Allegations: What Dietitians Want You To KnowCorrecting the RecordUnpacking the F-Factor Diet DramaInsider rundown of symptoms Tanya Zuckerbrot addresses health concernsInsider rundown of workplace issues Tanya Zuckerbrot Files Lawsuit Over F-Factor Diet Criticism on InstagramTanya Zuckerbrot sues Emily Gellis in new defamation suitIn a Lawsuit, Eight Women Claim the F-Factor Diet Made Them SickSubmit concerns to F-FactorThanks to Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support the show
Chapters
Registered dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot's F-Factor diet, based on four counterintuitive principles for weight loss, emphasizes adding fiber to your diet instead of cutting out carbs like other diets suggest.
00:00 - 03:38 (03:38)
Summary
Registered dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot's F-Factor diet, based on four counterintuitive principles for weight loss, emphasizes adding fiber to your diet instead of cutting out carbs like other diets suggest. It was introduced in 2006 and has gained popularity in recent years.
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The USDA recommends that women should get 25 grams of fiber a day and men should get 38 grams of fiber.
03:38 - 06:30 (02:51)
Summary
The USDA recommends that women should get 25 grams of fiber a day and men should get 38 grams of fiber. Eating fiber-rich foods requires drinking more water as fiber acts as a sponge and absorbs moisture.
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The high fiber diet is not a new concept, however, it has become recently more popular because it can also aid in weight loss.
06:30 - 13:10 (06:40)
Summary
The high fiber diet is not a new concept, however, it has become recently more popular because it can also aid in weight loss. The diet, which focuses on consuming high fiber foods such as fruits, veggies, whole grains, and legumes, was originally used to manage diabetes and heart disease.
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This podcast episode talks about a news story of young attractive dietitians and how they can also be intelligent professionals.
13:10 - 18:32 (05:22)
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This podcast episode talks about a news story of young attractive dietitians and how they can also be intelligent professionals. The hosts condemn the recent misogynistic attack on a woman who has credibly alleged abuse and discuss how this is a topic of much controversy in New York.
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F-Factor diet has been blamed for misinformation by anonymous accounts on social media, causing people to worry about the safety of the supplements.
18:32 - 24:04 (05:31)
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F-Factor diet has been blamed for misinformation by anonymous accounts on social media, causing people to worry about the safety of the supplements. There is no state agency regulating the lab analysis of these supplements, leading to speculation and false accusations.
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Tanya Zuckerbrot, founder of F-Factor, is called out for her business practices and focus on the problems of white people on Instagram, resulting in her going on the defensive against these accusations and accusations of disordered eating.
24:04 - 29:03 (04:59)
Summary
Tanya Zuckerbrot, founder of F-Factor, is called out for her business practices and focus on the problems of white people on Instagram, resulting in her going on the defensive against these accusations and accusations of disordered eating.
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F-Factor CEO, Tanya Zuckerbrot, addressed the controversy surrounding her company's products and diet during a 40-minute Instagram live, stating that she will provide the names behind the smear campaign at a later date.
29:03 - 34:20 (05:16)
Summary
F-Factor CEO, Tanya Zuckerbrot, addressed the controversy surrounding her company's products and diet during a 40-minute Instagram live, stating that she will provide the names behind the smear campaign at a later date.
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A former employee of a diet company has alleged that the CEO instructed her to come up with a fake backstory about having lost weight to connect with clients.
34:20 - 39:23 (05:03)
Summary
A former employee of a diet company has alleged that the CEO instructed her to come up with a fake backstory about having lost weight to connect with clients. The behavior has been described as "wild boundaryless" by reporters.
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Investigations and litigations have failed to establish the real facts behind the Tanya/Emily Feud that took over social media, while the true reason behind people's reactions has been overshadowed by the controversy.
39:23 - 44:38 (05:14)
Summary
Investigations and litigations have failed to establish the real facts behind the Tanya/Emily Feud that took over social media, while the true reason behind people's reactions has been overshadowed by the controversy.
EpisodeThe Instagram Fiber Feud
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