Ep. 017 - Re-thinking Food Rules and Fear of Processed Foods (Food Science Babe)

<p>Food Science Babe joins Dr. Chana Davis to talk about processed foods, and why "processed" is not a dirty word.</p> <p>We have all heard it: "Eat whole foods, with five ingredients or less, and ingredients you can pronounce". Is this rule supported by science?</p> <p>In this episode, Food Science Babe explains why a black-and white view of processed foods as "bad" or "toxic" is not only scientifically unfounded but potentially harmful. She highlights some benefits of food processing, debunks common misconceptions around additives, and shares core concepts to help you shift from fear-based to fact-based choices.</p>