Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #556 Common "Healthy Habits" That Are Highly Overrated & My Thoughts on the New Food Pyramid
Jan 15, 2026
Join Joe as he reveals the winner of his long quest for non-toxic non-stick cookware. He dives into three common health habits that he believes are overrated, challenging popular beliefs about multivitamins and carb-cutting. Joe emphasizes that fruit isn't the enemy and advocates for balanced meals instead of restrictive diets. Plus, get an initial look at the new Food Pyramid, praising its focus on whole foods, healthy fats, and updated protein recommendations while reminding listeners of the core pillars of health.
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Pan Quest Ends With GreenPan
- Joe DeFranco hunted for years for a reliable non-toxic non-stick pan and tried several overhyped options.
- He finally found GreenPan and reports months of easy use with no special care required.
Don’t Use Multivitamins As Insurance
- Avoid taking a generic multivitamin as a blanket solution; it often provides negligible benefit for most people.
- Get blood work and supplement only the one to three clear deficiencies with adequate doses instead.
Fruit Rarely Drives Weight Gain
- Joe notes he has never seen someone gain excess weight from eating fruit in real life.
- He observes lean, athletic people often eat a lot of fruit, so fruit can be part of a healthy diet.
