Superfoods, Clean Eating, and Why Labels Don’t Help


The words “superfoods” and “clean eating” have become everyday nutrition buzzwords. But what do they really mean, and do they help you make better choices? In this episode of Real World Nutrition, we start with superfoods — where the term comes from, why it’s more marketing than science, and how it can lead people to think certain foods are magic health fixes. 

Then we move to clean eating, a phrase that varies so much from person to person that it’s nearly meaningless. For some, it’s about avoiding processed foods, for others, it’s cutting out sugar or animal products. We talk about the hidden downsides of these labels, including the guilt or pressure they can create when you don’t “eat clean” or when your plate doesn’t include the latest superfood. 

You’ll hear why no single food or eating style holds the key to health, and why flexibility matters more than following someone else’s rules. No hype, no guilt — just practical, real-world nutrition that works.

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