Are you avoiding foods just because you can&rsquo;t pronounce an ingredient? You&rsquo;re not alone &mdash; but this week, we unpack why obsessing over &ldquo;seed oils&rdquo; and additives can sometimes do more harm than good. In this episode, Leanne and Susie explain how to actually read a food label, which additives are worth caring about (and which aren&rsquo;t), and the 10-year window when your health habits matter most. Inside this episode: <ul> <li> Smart label reading: Why a long ingredient list doesn&rsquo;t always mean &ldquo;unhealthy,&rdquo; how to judge the whole food, and what to focus on instead of fear-scrolling for &ldquo;nasties.&rdquo; </li> <li> The nuance on additives: The few ingredients dietitians really avoid &mdash; flavour enhancers 621/635, nitrates in processed meats (250 range), and certain emulsifiers like CMC, carrageenan, and polysorbate-80 &mdash; plus why dose and frequency matter more than perfection. </li> <li> Your 36&ndash;46 health wake-up call: New research shows this decade is when silent metabolic and hormonal shifts begin. Leanne and Susie share the simple screenings and habits that can genuinely protect your future health. </li> <li> Product spotlight: The protein pudding everyone&rsquo;s talking about &mdash; how it stacks up nutritionally (hint: the calcium is impressive) and when it fits into a balanced diet. </li> <li> Listener question: &ldquo;Do I really need protein powder?&rdquo; The honest truth from two dietitians who own a supplement brand &mdash; and still say food first. </li> </ul> Take-home tip: Stop aiming for perfection. Focus on patterns &mdash; not single ingredients. A balanced diet with mostly whole foods, enough protein, and regular movement will always matter more than avoiding a tiny emulsifier. Connect with us: Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_nutrition_couch_podcast/">@the_nutrition_couch_podcast</a> for more product reviews and label breakdowns, or submit your listener question for a future episode. We also mention our own supplement range, <a href="https://designedbydietitians.com">Designed by Dietitians</a>, and acknowledge our role as founders when discussed.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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