In this episode, Heather dives into the deceptive practices of certain weight loss influencers who promote unrealistic and potentially harmful dietary habits. She discusses the impact of these influencers on individuals with invisible disabilities, emphasizes the importance of whole foods over processed alternatives, and provides guidance on identifying misleading nutrition advice.

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Helpful Resources:

"Health and Wellness Influencer Sparks Backlash for Using Weight Loss Medication" – People.com

https://people.com/health-and-wellness-influencer-sparks-backlash-for-using-weight-loss-medication-11722799 

"Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Early Parkinson's Symptoms, New Study Finds" – Health.com

https://www.health.com/ultra-processed-foods-parkinsons-symptoms-11733780 

"What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Ultraprocessed Foods" – American Medical Association

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-ultraprocessed-foods 

"Fact-Checking Nutrition Influencers: 8 Red Flags to Help You Spot Nutrition Misinformation" – Mayo Clinic Press

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/fact-checking-nutrition-influencers-8-red-flags-to-help-you-spot-nutrition-misinformation/ 

"Fake Fitness Influencers: The Secrets and Lies Behind the World's Most Envied Physiques" – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/may/15/fake-fitness-influencers-the-secrets-and-lies-behind-the-worlds-most-enviable-physiques 

"Catfish: The TV Show" – MTV

https://www.mtv.com/shows/catfish-the-tv-show 

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