Since before the word 'diet', there have been fad diets. And egad, some of them were bad ideas. Anney and Lauren unearth and demystify some of history's weirdest (and longest-running) fad diets.

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Since before the word 'diet', there have been fad diets. And egad, some of them were bad ideas. Anney and Lauren unearth and demystify some of history's weirdest (and longest-running) fad diets. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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Since before the word 'diet', there have been fad diets. And egad, some of them were bad ideas. Anney and Lauren unearth and demystify some of history's weirdest (and longest-running) fad diets.

The Lasting Power of Fad Diets: Part 1

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e8a9da03-ff4d-4007-9600-ae280039269f/transcript

This international brand of teas and other beverages (including instant soups) all got its start with one Scottish grocer. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and businesses behind Lipton.

This international brand of teas and other beverages (including instant soups) all got its start with one Scottish grocer. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and businesses behind Lipton.

The Lipton Episode Is in the Bag

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5d1b1384-59f0-40ab-8afd-b40b0025aba0/transcript

This complexly savory liquid seasoning is often made with only two ingredients: fish and sea salt. Anney and Lauren get lost in the history and science of nước mắm -- Vietnamese fish sauce.

This complexly savory liquid seasoning is often made with only two ingredients: fish and sea salt. Anney and Lauren get lost in the history and science of nước mắm -- Vietnamese fish sauce.

Vietnamese Fish Sauce: Two-Ingredient Wonder

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0b1f3525-0c7e-4569-8963-b4050174e808/transcript

This cheese and the dish made with it are events unto themselves. Anney and Lauren melt over the science and history of raclette.

This cheese and the dish made with it are events unto themselves. Anney and Lauren melt over the science and history of raclette.

In a Scrape with Raclette

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/599e51dc-65d7-4fb1-bb88-b3fe017dde0a/transcript

The Lasting Power of Fad Diets: Part 1

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