Is The Yuka App Yummy or Yucky? Let's Dish on Nutrition

In this episode, Jess is joined by Dr. Joey Munoz to discuss various topics related to nutrition, including the monetization of expertise, the role of supplements, and the marketing tactics used in the supplement industry. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based claims and the need for individualized approaches to supplementation. The conversation covers the importance of dose and type of supplements, the limitations of marketing claims, and the Yuka app's oversimplification of food ratings. The hosts discuss the need for nuance and context in nutrition, the role of overall dietary patterns, and the potential for food anxiety and disordered eating caused by black-and-white labeling. They emphasize the importance of individual goals and habits, rather than focusing on good and bad foods. You do not want to miss this!

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Resources

• Joseph Munoz Ph.D. | Fitness Coach and Educator - IG: @dr.joeymunoz; Website: https://www.fit4lifeacademy.health/

• https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/not-all-processed-foods-are-unhealthy

• https://www.acsh.org/news/2022/09/15/ultra-processed-food-nutrition-myth-wont-die-16559

• https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/processed-foods

• https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/08/20/Evaluating-the-Yuka-phenomenon-How-effective-is-the-scanning-app-in-practice

• https://elainegittel.medium.com/yuka-app-review-42a0eaf40e57

• https://thesoftbest.com/is-yuka-app-legit-reliable-accurate/