“Clean eating” is widely promoted as the key to health — but it has no clear definition. In this episode, we explore why this idea resonates, how it moralizes food choices, and what the research shows about its links to restriction, anxiety, and disordered eating.

What we cover:
• Why “clean” vs “dirty” food framing is harmful
• Processed foods and real-world nutrition
• Research on clean eating and restraint
• Why women are especially affected

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