Welcome to season 3 episode 24 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast!

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest mindset traps runners (and let’s be real—most people) fall into when it comes to nutrition: labeling foods as good or bad.

As a dietitian who works with endurance athletes, I see firsthand how black-and-white thinking about food can create unnecessary guilt, confusion, and even lead to under-fueling.

We’ll dive into why nutrition advice on social media is so often sensationalized, how industry funding shapes all types of food research (not just the ones you think), and why moderation and balance aren’t “cop-outs”—they’re the foundation of a sustainable, healthy diet.

You’ll also learn:
✔ Why “everything in moderation” isn’t just boring dietitian talk—it's science
✔ How social media algorithms reward extremes, not accuracy
✔ The truth about processed foods, artificial sweeteners, and “toxins”
✔ Why seeing food as morally neutral is a game changer for performance and mindset
✔ How to protect your feed (and your mindset) from toxic nutrition advice

Whether you’ve ever wondered if diet soda is secretly ruining your training, or feel like your eating habits are “good” or “bad” depending on whether you had dessert, this episode is for you.

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