How to Eat Healthy For Cheap + Debunking Common Food Myths
Update: 2025-03-05
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61: In this episode, we're diving into some of the biggest food myths you've probably heard—and maybe even believed. From the truth about low-fat diets to whether organic is really worth it, we're separating fact from fiction. Plus, we'll tackle the real cost of eating healthy and whether "calories in, calories out" is the best way to approach nutrition.
Topics Discussed:
- How food myths shape our daily decisions
- The truth about low-fat diets and why they became popular
- Is organic food always better? What’s worth buying organic?
- Breaking down “calories in vs. calories out” — does it actually work?
- What counts as ultra-processed food and why it matters
- Are carbs really the enemy? Understanding carbs in a balanced diet
- The cost of eating healthy — is it as expensive as people say?
- Practical tips for saving money on high-quality supplements
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Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:00:23 - Food related decisions
- 00:02:26 - Myth 1: Low Fat Is Good
- 00:06:10 - Satiety & healthy fats
- 00:11:57 - Issues with studies on fat consumption
- 00:15:07 - Myth 2: Organic is good??
- 00:18:55 - What do buy organic
- 00:20:12 - Myth 3 - Calories In & Calories Out
- 00:22:11 - Processing macronutrients
- 00:25:02 - “I’m not a weightloss person”
- 00:27:27 - Ultra Processed foods
- 00:30:04 - Myth 4 - Carbs are bad for you
- 00:32:07 - Refined vs Unrefined carbs
- 00:33:54 - Benefits of unrefined carbs
- 00:37:35 - Myth 5 - Healthy food is expensive
- 00:43:47 - Get supplements for cheap
- 00:47:05 - Myth 5 - No cheat meals
- 00:52:18 - Dessert
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