61 | Are Superfoods a Scam?

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of superfoods, questioning their legitimacy and the influence of food marketing in the wellness industry.

Send us Fan Mail Is there really such a thing as a “superfood,” or are they just another status symbol when it comes to the wellness world? In this newest episode of Season 4, let's explore where superfoods came from, why science doesn’t actually recognize the term, and how food marketing came in and filled the gap. This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by nutrition trends, confused by wellness marketing, or pressured to buy the newest “healthy” products. We talk through the histor...

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Ulloa, Kate Lyman

Topics covered

• superfoods
• nutrition trends
• wellness marketing
• food marketing
• health products

Keywords

• superfood
• nutrition
• wellness
• food marketing
• health trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: wellness world, science, food marketing

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