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Mind Pump · August 22, 2026 · 02:00:08

2929: 5 "Health" Foods That Are Actually Sabotaging Your Diet

In this episode of Mind Pump, the hosts break down five so-called health foods that can undermine your diet: roasted nuts, smoothies and juices, granola, raw vegetables, and raw fish (sushi). They explain the science behind why each can be problematic, including the glycemic impact of blending, the sugar content of granola, and the parasite risks of raw fish. They also discuss the growing trend of celebrity 'Ozempic face,' share personal stories like Sal's accidental women's shoe purchase, and coach live callers on topics like post-bariatric body composition, bulging disc recovery, hysterectomy recovery and sobriety, and overcoming chronic overtraining.

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Roasted Nuts: Hyperpalatable and Calorie-Dense00:04:51
Roasted nuts are one of the only whole natural foods that act like a processed food due to their hyperpalatability and high calorie density, making it easy to blow your deficit without realizing.
Smoothies and Juices: Glycemic Impact and Fiber Loss00:09:27
Blending fruits dramatically raises their glycemic index and strips them of the fiber that makes whole fruit satisfying and self-limiting.

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