Toxins on Your Feed: Fact or Fiction?

from Girl, Who Told You That? · host Jacquelyn Ehmer, MS, RDN

Have you ever scrolled through social media and felt bombarded with warnings that everything you're eating and using is toxic? In this episode of The Gentle Gut Guide Podcast, I’m diving into the truth behind the term “toxin” and separating the facts from the fear-mongering. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What the term “toxin” really means and how it’s commonly misunderstood. The biggest myths about “toxins” in food: seed oils, raw milk, gluten, and dairy. The actual risks of exposure to harmful foodborne toxins and how to reduce them in practical, stress-free ways. Simple strategies to navigate online claims about toxins and confidently respond to misinformation. Links to sources discussed: Latest SIBO Research 2024 Update with Dr. Mark Pimentel USDA Pesticide Data Program USDA Food Waste Data Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Pesticide Residue Calculator Connect with Jacquelyn Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Counseling + Free Resources! Let's chat on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠!