"It's Just Porridge" - A Doctor's Thoughts On Oat-Zempic
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Content warning: We are discussing diet culture and disordered eating in this episode, please take care when listening.  Oat-Zempic! The latest viral craze that claims to help you lose weight...except it's literally just porridge. So how dangerous is this latest weight loss fad? And what do we need to know about the concoction influencers are claiming is a 'miracle weight loss combination' we've all been waiting for.  In this episode of The Quicky we speak to a medical profession to get the facts.  If you are looking for advice on how to approach weight loss for your own health, please speak to your GP, dietician, or other health care professional.  Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Brad Mackay - Family GP and author of the book Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally BorgAudio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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