In this episode, we cover the scandalous history of one of the oldest and more questionable weight loss methods: the tapeworm diet. We discuss the Victorian beauty standards that pushed dieters to willingly contract a parasitic infection and the very serious side effects no one seemed to care about...until it was too late.You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen. If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page. Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.