Digest This

Bethany Cameron
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  • Digest This

    I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK

    22/06/2026 | 43min
    380: Think you're eating chocolate? Maybe not.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really hiding behind some of the most recognizable chocolate brands on grocery store shelves. After digging through FDA regulations, ingredient labels, lawsuits, recalls, and independent lab testing, I found that many products marketed as "chocolate" don't actually meet the standards most people assume they do.

    We’ll talk about the difference between real cacao and chocolate-flavored candy, why ingredients like palm oil and PGPR matter, what recent testing found in certain chocolate products, and how to identify truly high-quality chocolate if you're looking for the health benefits often associated with cacao.

    Plus, I share my favorite 100% cacao brands, why I eat chocolate every day, and what the research actually says about chocolate's impact on heart health, antioxidants, gut health, and more.

    If you're a chocolate lover, this episode may completely change the way you shop for chocolate.

    Topics Discussed:

    → What legally qualifies as real chocolate?

    → How to spot fake chocolate on ingredient labels

    → Why some popular chocolate brands use vegetable oils instead of cocoa butter

    → The difference between U.S. and European chocolate standards

    → Artificial dyes, additives, and controversial chocolate ingredients

    → Heavy metals found in certain chocolate products

    → Why real cacao has earned its health reputation

    → The benefits of cacao flavanols and polyphenols

    → How to choose high-quality dark chocolate

    → The best 100% cacao chocolate brands

    As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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    Timestamps: → 00:03:31 - Most Chocolate Isn't Actually Chocolate

    → 00:04:25 - RM Palmer's "Chocolatey" Products Explained

    → 00:05:37 - Why Cocoa Butter Matters

    → 00:07:14 - Compound Chocolate vs. Real Chocolate

    → 00:08:03 - Dutch Processing + Lost Health Benefits

    → 00:09:33 - Mars: M&M's + Snickers Under the Microscope

    → 00:11:04 - The Problem with Artificial Food Dyes

    → 00:13:31 - Mars' Broken Dye-Free Promise

    → 00:16:07 - Nestlé vs. U.S. KitKat

    → 00:18:24 - Why American KitKats Taste Different

    → 00:20:59 - Hershey's Chocolate Controversies

    → 00:22:35 - Why Hershey's Tastes Different Than Other Chocolate

    → 00:24:17 - When Hershey's Changed Its Recipes

    → 00:26:51 - The Fight Over the Definition of Chocolate

    → 00:28:47 - Heavy Metals + Recent Hershey's Investigations

    → 00:30:34 - What Makes Chocolate Healthy?

    → 00:32:00 - Flavonoids, Antioxidants + Heart Health

    → 00:33:28 - Why Most Chocolate Studies Don't Apply to Candy Bars

    → 00:34:14 - The Best 100% Cacao Chocolate Brands

    → 00:35:07 - Brands to Buy + Brands to Avoid

    → 00:36:45 - Aura Ceremonial Cacao

    → 00:38:02 - Crayolo Cacao + Candida Research

    → 00:40:20 - Santa Barbara Chocolate Recommendations

    → 00:40:56 - The Best, Better + Worst Chocolate Options

    → 00:41:17 - Outro 

    Further Listening:

    → 7 Coconut Water Brands Caught Misleading Consumers + 5 Brands Actually Worth Buying | BOK

    Check Out Bethany:

    → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

    → YouTube

    → Bethany’s Website

    → Discounts & My Favorite Products

    → My Digestive Support Protein Powder

    → Gut Reset Book 

    → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)
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  • Digest This

    Low-Carb Potatoes? The Truth About Carbs + Blood Sugar | Phoebe Lapine

    17/06/2026 | 1h 5min
    379: Do you know there are actually low-carb potatoes?Do you avoid carbs because of gut issues like SIBO, IBS, or blood sugar spikes, and wish you could incorporate them back into your diet? Well, today I have Phoebe Lapine on the show, and she shares ways we can still enjoy carbs in the right way. It all comes down to preparation, quantity, and combining carbs with other foods, as well as experimenting to find what works for you. Phoebe is the cookbook author of SIBO Made Simple and has recently released her newest book, CARBivore. Phoebe has personally experienced SIBO, Hashimoto's, and several other health challenges I think we can all relate to. In this conversation, she shares some tips and tricks to help us expand our diets with carbs while still keeping blood sugar and IBS in check.

    I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

    Topics Discussed:

    → How to prepare carbs to benefit you

    → What to look for when buying pasta

    → Elimination dieting

    → Fiber: Helpful or harmful?

    → Trigger foods to avoid

    → Helpful foods for a SIBO diet

    → Low-carb potatoes

    → The best types of dairy to consume

    → Not all gluten is created equal

    As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

    Sponsored By: 

    → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest

    → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use the code PODCAST10 for $10 anything!

    Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction

    → 00:00:44 - Meet Phoebe Lapine & The Carbivore Philosophy

    → 00:01:51 - Rapid Fire: Carbs, Gluten, Candida & Hashimoto's

    → 00:05:28 - Phoebe's Hashimoto's Diagnosis & Healing Journey

    → 00:08:24 - Gluten, Autoimmunity & Finding Root Causes

    → 00:09:56 - SIBO Symptoms, Testing & Treatment

    → 00:13:38 - Are Carbs Bad for SIBO?

    → 00:15:30 - Carbs, Fiber & Blood Sugar Explained

    → 00:18:48 - The Fiber Controversy

    → 00:20:14 - What Is a Low FODMAP Diet?

    → 00:22:04 - Foods to Avoid on Low FODMAP

    → 00:23:40 - Fructose, Sweeteners & Digestive Symptoms

    → 00:25:12 - Why Food Diversity Matters for Gut Health

    → 00:28:42 - Dairy, Lactose & Digestive Health

    → 00:31:42 - Elimination Diets vs. Low FODMAP Diets

    → 00:35:20 - How to Build an Effective Elimination Diet

    → 00:39:00 - Why Food Preparation Matters for Digestion

    → 00:40:04 - Sprouting, Soaking & Fermented Grains

    → 00:41:24 - Slow Carbs vs. Low Carbs

    → 00:42:12 - Why Some People Tolerate European Bread & Pasta Better

    → 00:46:30 - Cooking, Cooling & Resistant Starch

    → 00:50:30 - Low-Carb Potatoes & Selective Breeding

    → 00:52:34 - SIBO-Friendly Foods & Gut Healing Strategies

    → 00:54:32 - Phoebe's Favorite Recipes from Carbivore

    → 00:56:00 - Desserts, Blood Sugar & Healthy Indulgences

    → 00:57:36 - Hashimoto's, Perfectionism & Realistic Healing Expectations

    → 01:00:00 - Finding the Right Practitioner for Gut Health

    → 01:02:16 - Where to Find Phoebe & Her Resources

    → 01:03:13 - Outro 

    Further Listening: → Do You Need to Stop Mixing Carbs and Protein? The Shocking Digestion Secrets You’ve Never Heard!

    Connect with Phoebe Lapine: 

    → Instagram

    → Website

    → Get her book HERE

    Check Out Bethany:

    → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

    → YouTube

    → Bethany’s Website

    → Discounts & My Favorite Products

    → My Digestive Support Protein Powder

    → Gut Reset Book 

    → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • Digest This

    Brands That Tested Positive For Glyphosate | BOK

    15/06/2026 | 31min
    378: Today I'm going to share everything you need to know about glyphosate, what crops are most commonly sprayed, and what foods have been tested positive for glyphosate as well as safer options on the market and what to look for when grocery shopping for you and your loved ones. Topics Discussed:

    → What is glyphosate

    → Side effect of glyphosate exposure 

    → How to avoid glyphosate 

    → Labels to look for on a package

    → Test results

    → Better options 

    As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

    Sponsored By: 

    → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit

    Timestamps:

    → 00:00:00 - Introduction

    → 00:01:03 - What Is Glyphosate?

    → 00:02:31 - Why Matcha May Support Long-Term Health

    → 00:05:42 - Glyphosate, Roundup + Cancer Concerns

    → 00:09:09 - Foods Most Commonly Contaminated With Glyphosate

    → 00:10:51 - Why Oats Are A Major Source Of Exposure

    → 00:11:51 - Other Crops Commonly Sprayed With Glyphosate

    → 00:13:15 - Can Organic Foods Still Contain Glyphosate?

    → 00:15:00 - What Product Testing Revealed About Glyphosate Levels

    → 00:16:18 - Why Farmers Spray Glyphosate Before Harvest

    → 00:17:24 - Why You Can't Simply Wash Glyphosate Off Food

    → 00:18:24 - Popular Foods + Brands That Tested Positive For Glyphosate

    → 00:21:32 - Glyphosate In Water, Air + Rain Samples

    → 00:22:00 - Concerns Around Organic Food Fraud

    → 00:25:24 - How To Reduce Glyphosate Exposure

    → 00:25:51 - What Does Glyphosate Residue-Free Mean?

    → 00:26:24 - Brands With Glyphosate Residue-Free Certification

    → 00:27:21 - Why Certifications Aren't Always A Green Light

    → 00:28:45 - Final Takeaways On Shopping Smarter

    Further Listening:

    → We Need Seed Oils in Our Diet! Here’s What You Need To Know + Detox Tips | Dr. Pompa

    Check Out Bethany:

    → Bethany’s Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠

    → ⁠YouTube⁠

    → ⁠Bethany’s Website⁠

    → ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠

    → ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠

    → ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠

    → ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds)
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • Digest This

    The Thyroid Testing Mistake Doctors Keep Making | McCall McPherson

    10/06/2026 | 54min
    377: In today’s episode, thyroid expert McCall McPherson joins me to discuss the signs, symptoms, and root causes of thyroid dysfunction. We break down hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and why so many people are told their labs are “normal” despite struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and other symptoms.

    McCall also shares her perspective on GLP-1 medications, thyroid testing, thyroid medication, and the lifestyle factors that can support better thyroid health and long-term wellness.

    Topics Discussed:

    → What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction?

    → How does thyroid health affect metabolism, hormones, and digestion?

    → Why do so many people have normal labs but still feel unwell?

    → Can Hashimoto's be improved through diet and lifestyle?

    → What should you know about GLP-1 medications and thyroid health?

    → Which thyroid tests are most important to run?

    As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

    Sponsored By: 

    → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off

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    Timestamps:

    → 00:00:00 - Introduction

    → 00:03:21 - Meet Thyroid Expert McCall McPherson

    → 00:05:35 - What Does The Thyroid Do?

    → 00:06:42 - Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism

    → 00:07:40 - Common Thyroid Symptoms

    → 00:10:15 - Hashimoto's + Root Causes

    → 00:11:59 - Diet, Inflammation + Environmental Triggers

    → 00:12:40 - Can Over-Exercising Harm Your Thyroid?

    → 00:13:35 - Why Thyroid Issues Go Undiagnosed

    → 00:15:00 - The Problem With Conventional Thyroid Treatment

    → 00:18:05 - Understanding T3 Therapy

    → 00:20:40 - Bethany Challenges McCall On Ozempic

    → 00:22:00 - Microdosing GLP-1s + Thyroid Health

    → 00:24:20 - The Benefits Of GLP-1 Medications

    → 00:28:05 - Common GLP-1 Side Effects Explained

    → 00:30:20 - The Truth About Thyroid Cancer Risks + GLP-1s

    → 00:33:55 - What If You Don't Want To Take Ozempic?

    → 00:35:20 - Thyroid Function + Weight Loss Resistance

    → 00:36:45 - How Quickly Can People Start Feeling Better?

    → 00:39:00 - Do You Have To Stay On Thyroid Medication Forever?

    → 00:41:00 - Iodine + Hashimoto's Misconceptions

    → 00:42:12 - Is Soy Bad For Your Thyroid?

    → 00:44:00 - Thyroid Issues In Children

    → 00:46:20 - Which Thyroid Labs Should You Request?

    → 00:47:25 - Why "Normal" Labs Can Be Misleading

    → 00:49:25 - Finding The Right Thyroid Support

    → 00:50:35 - Final Thoughts Further Listening:

    → 5 Health Benefits of Frankincense for Gut, Joints, Inflammation | BOK

    Check Out McCall McPherson:

    → Website

    → Instagram

    → TikTok

    → Thyroid Chart

    → Podcast Check Out Bethany:

    → Bethany’s Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠

    → ⁠YouTube⁠

    → ⁠Bethany’s Website⁠

    → ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠

    → ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠

    → ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠

    → ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds)
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • Digest This

    7 Coconut Water Brands Caught Misleading Consumers + 5 Brands Actually Worth Buying | BOK

    08/06/2026 | 40min
    376: Today I'm exposing seven coconut water brands hiding added sugars, chemical preservatives, and hormone disrupting contaminants behind labels that say pure and natural. A peer-reviewed study found that nearly four in 10 commercial coconut waters contain undeclared added sugar that never appears on the label. And the biggest brand on this list just triggered securities fraud investigations from five different law firms. And stick around to the end because I'm also sharing the five brands that actually deliver what's inside a real coconut.

    Topics Discussed:

    → Which coconut water brands have the most added sugar?

    → Is Vita Coco actually good for you?

    → What does "natural flavors" mean on a coconut water label?

    → What is the healthiest coconut water to buy?

    → Does coconut water have BPA?

    As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

    Sponsored By: 

    → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!

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    Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  

    → 00:03:02 - Iberia Coconut Water with Pulp

    → 00:06:05 - Goya Canned Coconut Water with Pulp

    → 00:08:21 - Naked Pure Coconut Water 

    → 00:11:02 - ONE Coconut Water

    → 00:14:02 - ZICO Coconut Water

    → 00:16:37 - Bai Coconut

    → 00:22:09 - Vita Coco 

    → 00:25:43 - How To Spot Clean Coconut Water At The Store

    → 00:27:31 - The 5 Clean Brands

    Further Listening: → How To Spot Synthetic Vitamins On A Label | BOK

    Check Out Bethany:

    → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

    → YouTube

    → Bethany’s Website

    → Discounts & My Favorite Products

    → My Digestive Support Protein Powder

    → Gut Reset Book 

    → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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My name is Bethany Cameron and I am a Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer and founder of popular Instagram page @lilsipper. This is where we dig deep on topics such as gut health, nutrition, give light to the food industry and highlight specific ingredients you either should or should not be taking for your health. We will also go into non toxic beauty, home and cooking essentials, mental health, finances and everything in between. If it has to do with your health, I'm talking about it. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday! Produced By Wellness Loud.
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