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Nutrition Lies You’ve Been Told + What’s Actually True! Dr. Jessica Knurick
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- Hack Your Happiness
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- May 14, 2026
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- 3514
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Summary
YOU need to hear this. If you’ve ever felt confused about food, overwhelmed by health advice online, or guilty every time you eat something “unhealthy,” you need to hit play. Because the truth is: nutrition has become way more complicated than it needs to be. And today’s episode is going to change that. In this conversation, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with Dr. Jessica Knurick - a nutrition scientist, registered dietitian, and one of the most trusted voices online when it comes to cutting through health misinformation. Dr. Knurick specializes in chronic disease prevention and public health, but what makes her work so powerful is this: she doesn’t believe health should be driven by fear. This is not another conversation about “good” foods and “bad” foods. It’s a conversation about balance. About stress. About the systems shaping the way we eat. And about how to actually take care of yourself. In this episode, Dr. Knurick explains why social media has made so many people afraid of food, why “superfoods” are mostly marketing, and why health has a lot more to do with consistency than perfection. You’ll also learn: - What you actually need to be doing for better health - Why nutrition matters even if you’re not an athlete - How to spot misinformation online - The truth about sugar, seed oils, supplements, and ultra-processed foods - Why so many people feel healthier in Europe - How parents can help their kids build a healthy relationship with food But most importantly, this episode will help you stop obsessing over every little thing you eat. Because health doesn’t come from fear. It comes from what you do consistently. And by the end of this conversation, you’ll feel calmer, clearer, and way more confident about what actually matters when it comes to your health. Explo…