In this episode of The Powherful Project, Kirsty and V debunk common nutrition myths that often leave women feeling confused about what and how to eat.

They unpack widespread misinformation around carbohydrates, “clean eating,” supplements, fasting, and more, helping listeners cut through the noise and make informed, confident nutrition choices.

This episode focuses on simplifying nutrition, highlighting the importance of balanced eating, avoiding extreme approaches, and understanding when professional guidance matters.

Key topics covered:

• Why nutrition feels so confusing

• The influence of social media and marketing on food beliefs

• The truth about carbohydrates

• Debunking the “clean eating” mindset

• Sugar, gluten, and dairy: do you really need to cut them out?

• Balanced nutrition vs. extreme diets

• Supplements: what you need to know

• Fasting and skipping meals

• Calorie counting and body composition myths

• Detoxes, resets, and other nutrition misconceptions

Episode timestamps:

• 00:37 Why Nutrition Feels So Confusing

• 00:45 The Impact of Social Media on Nutrition Beliefs

• 05:01 Marketing vs. Health: The Misinformation Dilemma

• 08:39 The Truth About Carbohydrates

• 13:38 Debunking the Clean Eating Myth

• 19:55 Should You Cut Out Sugar, Gluten, or Dairy?

• 24:02 The Importance of Balanced Nutrition

• 24:29 Debunking the Gluten-Free Myth

• 25:00 The Truth About Supplements

• 28:12 Fasting and Skipping Meals: Myths and Facts

• 35:47 The Reality of Calorie Counting

• 39:35 Does Eating More Make You Bulky?

• 46:07 The Detox and Reset Myth

• 48:47 Final Thoughts and Takeaways