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The Bitter Truth About Food Podcast

Join us as we uncover the shocking realities of what’s hidden in everyday food. From the addictive properties of sugar to the harmful, cancer-causing chemicals lurking in processed products, this podcast dives deep into the truth the food industry doesn’t want you to know. Each episode explores how these ingredients affect our health, why they’re so hard to avoid, and what you can do to take control of your diet. If you’re ready to challenge what’s on your plate, tune in to The Bitter Truth

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00:34:01

Episode 61: The Debate Over Plant-Based Meats vs....

The Bitter Truth About Food Podcast ·

2026/02/05

Walk into any supermarket today and you'll find burgers that bleed but never came from a cow, chicken nuggets without the chicken, and sausages that somehow exist without animals dying. The plant-based meat revolution has arrived with venture capital funding, celebrity endorsements, and promises to save both your health and the planet. But before we declare victory over traditional animal farming, we need to understand what we're actually debating here.This isn't a simple case of good versus evil

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00:31:59

Episode 60: The Unfair Advantage: How Your Taxes Make...

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2026/01/30

You stand in the grocery store, making a choice. In one hand, you hold a head of fresh broccoli. In the other, a box of sugary cereal. The broccoli seems expensive for its size, while the massive box of cereal is on sale, a "great value." You want to make the healthy choice, you truly do. But you also have a budget. You look at the price difference and feel a sense of frustration. Why is it that the foods you are told to eat more of—fresh vegetables and fruits—are often more expensive than the

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00:31:52

Episode 59: How to Build a Meal Plan That Works for You

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2026/01/25

You stand in front of the open refrigerator door. The cool air washes over your face, but it does nothing to cool the rising panic in your chest. It’s 6:30 PM on a Tuesday. You are tired. You are hungry. And you have absolutely no idea what to eat.We have all been there. We have all stared into the abyss of a disorganized pantry, hoping a healthy, delicious meal would magically assemble itself. When it doesn't, we retreat to the familiar comfort of the takeout app or the frozen pizza. We make

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00:28:30

Episode 58 :Nutrient Density vs. Calorie Counting:...

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2026/01/20

For decades, we have been taught a single, simple rule for weight management and health: calories in, calories out. It’s a mathematical equation that has been drilled into our collective consciousness. We have been told that as long as you burn more calories than you consume, you will lose weight and be healthy. A calorie is a calorie, the saying goes. A 100-calorie snack pack of cookies is the same as 100 calories of broccoli. It’s all just energy. You have lived by this rule. YOU have downloaded

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00:37:38

Episode 57: Superfoods or Super Myths? Separating...

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2026/01/15

You see them everywhere, from trendy cafes to the aisles of your local grocery store. Kale smoothies promising to detoxify your entire system. Vibrantly colored acai bowls bursting with more antioxidants than you can count. Chia seeds hailed as an ancient Aztec power source, a secret key to endurance. These are the so-called "superfoods"—a select group of nutritional superstars that have been elevated to an almost mythical status in our culture. They carry the tempting promise of a quick fix, an

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00:35:12

Episode 56:The Portion Distortion Problem: How We...

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2026/01/10

Picture this: You sit down at a restaurant, and the platter that lands in front of you could easily feed a family of four. You grab a muffin for breakfast, only to realize it’s the size of a small cake. Or maybe you order a medium soda, and it’s so large it could double as a flotation device. This is the modern food landscape—a world where excess has become the norm and our understanding of what qualifies as a single serving has been completely warped.You might think the amount you eat is a

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00:39:04

Episode 55:The Hidden Costs of Convenience Foods

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2026/01/05

Picture this: You’ve had a long, demanding day. Work was a relentless series of deadlines, the commute home was a stressful crawl through traffic, and by the time you walk through your front door, your energy is completely drained. The very last thing you want to do is spend the next hour in the kitchen, washing and chopping vegetables, measuring ingredients, and cooking a meal from scratch. Your eyes inevitably land on the quick-fix solutions: the frozen pizza in the freezer, the familiar box of

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00:36:23

Episode 54: Your Plate, Your Story: How Culture and...

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2025/12/30

Have you ever stopped to wonder why you eat what you do? You might think your food choices are a simple matter of personal preference, a daily decision driven by taste and hunger. But the reality is far more complex. The plate of food in front of you is a story, written by forces that began shaping your palate long before you were born and continue to influence you in ways you may not even realize.Your eating habits are not chosen in a vacuum. They are the product of an intricate dance between

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00:39:22

Episode 53:Are Supplements Safe? The Bitter Truth

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2025/12/25

You are dedicated to optimizing your health. You eat a clean diet, you exercise, and you’re always looking for an edge to improve your performance, energy, and longevity. Walking through the health food store or scrolling online, you are met with a dazzling array of bottles and powders, all promising to fill nutritional gaps, boost brainpower, build muscle, or turn back the clock. The supplement industry appears to be an extension of the health and wellness movement, a scientific path to a better

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00:41:18

Episode 52 The Food Industry's Role in the Obesity...

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2025/12/20

The obesity rates in the United States have seen a significant and steady increase over the decades, reflecting deep shifts in lifestyle, diet, and the broader food environment. Below is a decade-by-decade summary of these rates and the corresponding rise in obesity. This dramatic upward trend highlights the growing prevalence of obesity over time, emphasizing the need to address contributing factors, particularly the role of the food industry in promoting and normalizing unhealthy dietary choices.

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00:47:15

Episode 51 The Soy Controversy: Friend or Foe?

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2025/12/15

Walk down any grocery store aisle, and you will find it. It’s in tofu and tempeh, edamame and soy milk. It’s hidden in your protein bars, your salad dressings, and your baked goods. Soy has become one of the most ubiquitous and polarizing ingredients in the modern food supply. For some, it is a nutritional powerhouse—a high-protein, plant-based staple that promises a healthier heart and a more sustainable planet. For others, it is a hormonal disruptor, a genetically modified menace that should be

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00:39:08

The Sugar Industry's Deception

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2025/12/10

You consider yourself a savvy consumer. You read labels, follow health news, and try to make smart choices for yourself and your family. For decades, you were told that the primary enemy of your health and waistline was dietary fat. You dutifully bought low-fat yogurt, skim milk, and fat-free salad dressings, believing you were on the right path. All the while, you may have been overlooking the true villain, an ingredient that was not only sabotaging your health but was actively funding the very

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00:37:38

Decoding Food Labels: A Guide to What You're Really...

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2025/12/05

You stand in the grocery aisle, holding two boxes of crackers. One boasts that it’s All-Natural, Made with Whole Grains, and a Good Source of Fiber. The other is a simple, no-frills box. You are a health-conscious, strategic person who wants to make the best choice. The first box seems like the obvious winner, a clear choice for a healthy lifestyle. You put it in your cart, confident in your decision.But what if that confidence is misplaced? What if those appealing claims on the front of the box

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00:31:16

Episode 48 The Link Between Food and Cancer

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2025/11/30

Cancer. It is a word that strikes a unique kind of fear into our hearts. It feels random, a cruel lottery of genetics and bad luck. While family history and environment certainly play a role, we often overlook one of the most powerful factors we have control over: what we put on our plates every single day. The idea that food can either fuel or fight cancer is not a new-age fantasy; it is a field of intense scientific investigation with profound implications for our health.You are a strategic

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00:31:30

Episode 47 Processed Snacks and Your Child's Brain

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2025/11/25

Welcome to today's episode we are looking Processed Snacks and Your Child's BrainYou are a dedicated parent, committed to giving your child the very best start in life. You fill their days with enriching activities, you read to them at night, and you ensure they feel loved and secure. When it comes to food, you navigate the grocery aisles with care, trying to make healthy choices. But the snack aisle is a battlefield. It's a dazzling wall of brightly colored packages, all featuring cartoon

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00:27:55

Episode 46 The Food Chemistry Files: What Is Legally...

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2025/11/20

Welcome to today's episode we are looking at The Food Chemistry Files: What Is Legally in Your Food?You open a can of mushrooms for your pasta sauce. You grab a box of shredded cheese. You pour a glass of orange juice. You operate under a fundamental assumption of trust—that the food you buy is, at its core, just food. You believe that government agencies have established strict, zero-tolerance limits for anything disgusting, dangerous, or non-food from ending up in your meal. This assumption is

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00:23:24

Episode 45 The Keto-Friendly Lie: What’s Really in...

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2025/11/15

You are disciplined and committed. You’ve embraced the ketogenic diet not just as a temporary fix, but as a powerful tool for achieving peak physical performance, maintaining mental clarity, and ensuring long-term metabolic health. You meticulously track your macros, you’ve diligently eliminated sugar and processed carbs from your diet, and you are fully invested in the process. While walking through the grocery store, your eyes land on what seems like a beacon of hope: a rapidly growing

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00:28:40

Episode 44 Food Deserts: An American Health Crisis

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2025/11/10

Imagine your weekly grocery run. You walk into a brightly lit store, greeted by vibrant pyramids of fresh fruits and vegetables, their colors so bright they seem to invite you to pick them up. You stroll through aisles brimming with lean meats, fresh dairy products, and an array of whole-grain breads. Shelves are stocked with options that cater to every dietary preference or need, from gluten-free snacks to plant-based proteins. You have an abundance of choice, the freedom to select the fuel that

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00:33:33

Episode 43 The Government on Your Plate: A System...

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2025/11/05

You believe you are protected. You walk into a grocery store assuming that the products lining the shelves have undergone rigorous testing and have been unequivocally deemed safe by a vigilant government. You trust, implicitly, that there are dedicated agencies and robust regulations in place, acting as an impenetrable fortress, diligently shielding both you and your family from harmful chemicals and dangerous, often hidden, ingredients. This deep-seated belief in a benevolent, watchful, and

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00:13:49

Episode 42 Is It Really Safe to Eat Farmed Fish?

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2025/10/30

You stand at the seafood counter, faced with a decision that feels both healthy and complex. On one side, beautiful fillets of wild-caught salmon, carrying a premium price tag. On the other, plump, perfectly portioned farmed salmon, offered at a fraction of the cost. You’ve been told to eat more fish for its heart-healthy omega-3s. The farmed option seems like a smart, economical way to achieve that goal. It’s the efficient choice for a peak performer optimizing their nutrition on a budget.See

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