The Nutrition Lies We All Fell For
Rich Roll
Aug 11, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Expose fake citations in MAHA report for transparency
The recent "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) report from the HHS was found to contain seven hallucinated, non-existent citations likely generated by AI.
Eliminate seed oils to boost health by avoiding ultra-processed foods
Avoiding seed oils often improves health simply because it forces you to eliminate the low-nutrient, ultra-processed foods they are predominantly used in.
Challenge GRAS loophole for safer food ingredients
A regulatory loophole called "GRAS" (Generally Recognized As Safe) allows corporations to self-designate new ingredients as safe without direct FDA oversight.
Address income disparities to close life expectancy gaps
There is a 15-year life expectancy gap for men and a 10-year gap for women between the highest and lowest income brackets in the US.
Reform food system to reduce reliance on ultra-processed foods
An estimated 70% of the American food environment consists of ultra-processed foods, a direct result of corporate profit motives.
Challenge misconceptions about synthetic food dye regulations
Contrary to popular belief, synthetic food dyes are not banned for safety reasons in places like the EU or Canada and are completely allowed there.
Understand FDA funding and its impact on drug trials
Half of the FDA's funding comes from "user fees" paid by pharmaceutical companies to expedite drug trials, a system created because Congress has historically underfunded the agency.
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