Published Dec 17, 2022

766: Banned Foods | Skeptical Sunday

Jordan Harbinger and David C. Smalley delve into the alarming presence of harmful food additives in the US despite global bans, uncovering the health risks of trans fats, artificial dyes, and controversial sweeteners linked to severe illnesses. This episode of 'Skeptical Sunday' exposes the lax American food safety regulations through a critical comparison with international standards.

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Questions from this episode

- Can you provide more details on the health impact of artificial sweeteners?
  Asked by 204 people
- How does Diet Coke affect insulin levels?
  Asked by 70 people
- Is sugar bad?
  Asked by 41 people
- What is the current obesity rate?
  Asked by 28 people
- What do experts say about non-caloric sweeteners?
  Asked by 17 people
- Are sugar-free sweeteners bad for you?
  Asked by 15 people
- Is drinking Diet Coke harmful to your health?
  Asked by 14 people
- Is aspartame safe?
  Asked by 12 people
- What studies discuss diet sodas and metabolism?
  Asked by 11 people
- Is sugar toxic?
  Asked by 9 people
- Realistically, how harmful is drinking one can of Diet Coke a day?
  Asked by 6 people

766: Banned Foods | Skeptical Sunday

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Debunking Diet Soda Myths

Harmful Sweeteners

Aspartame Facts

Diet Drinks & Potassium Bromate

American Health Crisis

Food Dyes and Cancer

Banned Foods

Harmful Chemicals

Coral Reef Disappointment

Dangerous Pig Drug

Food Dye Controversy

Cancer Warnings

The Ethics of Eating

Peloton Fitness Offer

Questions from this episode

Can you provide more details on the health impact of artificial sweeteners?

How does Diet Coke affect insulin levels?

Is sugar bad?

What is the current obesity rate?

What do experts say about non-caloric sweeteners?

Are sugar-free sweeteners bad for you?

Is drinking Diet Coke harmful to your health?

Is aspartame safe?

What studies discuss diet sodas and metabolism?

Is sugar toxic?

Realistically, how harmful is drinking one can of Diet Coke a day?

Episode Highlights

Harmful Chemicals

Health Implications

Regulatory Comparison

766: Banned Foods | Skeptical Sunday

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Harmful ChemicalsJordan Harbinger and David C. Smalley explore why certain foods are banned in some countries but not in the United States. They discuss the health risks associated with trans fats, artificial food dyes, harmful sweeteners, and brominated additives.

Harmful Chemicals

Health Implications

Regulatory ComparisonDavid C. Smalley and Jordan Harbinger explore the stark differences in food safety regulations between the US and other countries. They discuss harmful additives and chemicals banned elsewhere but still prevalent in American food products.

Regulatory Comparison