Food Additives: Why Are We So Scared of Them?

In this episode, we unpack the controversy around food additives and why they’ve become such a hot-button topic in nutrition and social media. We compare how the U.S. and European Union evaluate and regulate additives, revealing why the same ingredient may be approved in one place and restricted in another. Our guest expert, Dr. Dustin Moore, PhD, RD (@publichealthdad), myth-busts some of the most talked-about additives — like Red 3, nitrates/nitrites, and propylparaben — and explains what the science actually says about their safety. Tune in to learn what’s fact, what’s fear-based, and how to make informed decisions at the grocery store.