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The Eat for Endurance Podcast

Nutrition Myths Debunked: The Truth About Food Dyes, Seed Oils, Raw Milk, and Supplements

Mar 13, 2025
01:06:42

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Confused by all the nutrition noise online? You’re not alone! In Episode 111 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, Sports Dietitian Lauren Link, MS RD CSSD, joins me to break down some of the most debated nutrition topics from this past year.

We separate fear-driven fads from real science, explore why myths about food dyes, seed oils, raw milk, and supplements have taken off, and give you practical strategies to make safe, informed choices for your health and athletic performance.

We cover:

  • Why nutrition misinformation is louder than ever (and how to tune it out)
  • The truth about supplements - do athletes really need them?
  • Artificial food dyes (especially Red 3 & 40) - should you be concerned?
  • Are seed oils actually inflammatory? What does the science say?
  • Why raw milk isn’t worth the risk
  • Simple, science-backed ways to fuel your body - no fads required

Hit play now to get the facts you need to fuel smarter and safely! 

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