Ep. 26 - I Thought I Was Healthy: The Hidden Truth About Everyday Choices

You skip the fries, order the grilled chicken, grab a "plant-based" protein bar, and buy sugar-free snacks—but are you really making healthy choices? In this eye-opening episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon uncover the hidden traps in today's health culture: from seed oils in fine dining restaurants to salt stripped of its minerals, misleading "healthwashing" buzzwords, and the truth about artificial sweeteners. Backed by clinical research and real-life stories, this episode breaks down how food marketing, dining habits, and even our good intentions can lead us astray—and what you can do to course correct. 🎯 You'll learn: Why "grilled" fast food isn't always better The difference between harmful table salt and mineral-rich salt How seed oils and processed sauces sneak into your meals What healthwashing and greenwashing really mean Why sugar-free doesn't always mean healthy How to reclaim your health with smarter choices Whether you're navigating a restaurant menu or your local health food aisle, this episode gives you the knowledge to make truly informed decisions. 🎧 Press play and rethink what "healthy" really means.