We've got 5 listener questions in response to our food additives episode this week, talking about aspartame dosage, the natural flavors in seltzers, if the body processes real sugar and sugar substitutes differently, and more.

Referenced Episodes:

On Artificial Sweeteners and Food Additives
On the Fear of Chemicals in Our Food
On the Cancer Risk of Meat
On the Belief That Eating Organic is Healthier

Referenced Studies:

Chappell et al., 2020. Synthetic food dyes approved for use by FDA and EFSA.
Pressman et al., 2017. Food additive safety: A review of toxicologic and regulatory issues
Graph of cancer rates by country.
European study of cooking spray residue on food.

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EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.

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