A Ridiculous History of "Fad Diets," Part Two: Beverly Hills, Scarsdale and More

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Discover how the creator of the Scarsdale diet was shot by his girlfriend in a scandal that made headlines.

This episode explores the history of fad diets, focusing on specific examples like the Scarsdale, eggs and wine, and Beverly Hills diets, while discussing their cultural impact and health risks. The hosts blend historical anecdotes with modern insights, cautioning against quick fixes and promoting sensible health practices.

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A breezy look at diet mania and scandal, tied to the yearly urge to start over.

Ridiculous History uses fad diets to open a familiar New Year urge: the wish to start over, and the strange faith that a different menu can somehow make that happen.

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You want the weird history behind New Year diet culture.

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