The Bitter Truth About Food Podcast

About The Bitter Truth About Food Podcast

Welcome to The Bitter Truth About Food, a top‑10% global podcast hosted by Brad Young—multi‑time bestselling author and relentless investigator of what’s really on our plates. This is where we expose the hidden realities behind everyday foods. From the addictive pull of sugar to the harmful, potentially cancer‑causing chemicals buried in processed products, we dig into the truths the food industry would rather keep quiet. Each episode breaks down how these ingredients impact your health, why they’re so difficult to escape, and—most importantly—what you can do to reclaim control of your diet. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and rethink what you eat, tune in to The Bitter Truth About Food for eye‑opening revelations and practical steps toward a cleaner, more empowered way of living.

Publisher

Brad Young

Category

health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 May 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

102 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   The PFAS Cover-Up

   PFAS chemicals were never supposed to end up in our bloodstreams, our drinking water, or our food — yet today, they’re everywhere. Non‑stick pans, food packaging, waterproof clothing, firefighting foam, cosmetics, even the soil that grows our crops. In this episode of The Bitter Truth About Food, we uncover how a handful of corporations created one of the most widespread chemical contaminations in history… and then spent decades hiding the truth. It starts in the 1940s, when chemical companies discovered compounds that resisted heat, oil, and water. They were industrial miracles — until internal research revealed something terrifying: PFAS don’t break down. Not in the environment. Not in the human body. Not ever. Instead of sounding the alarm, executives buried the data, silenced scientists, and launched marketing campaigns to keep profits flowing. We trace how PFAS spread through manufacturing, agriculture, and consumer goods, and how regulators failed to act even as evidence mounted. You’ll learn how these chemicals accumulate in organs, disrupt hormones, and increase long‑term health risks — and why independent researchers now call PFAS one of the most dangerous environmental threats of our time. We also break down the lawsuits, leaked documents, and whistleblower testimonies that finally exposed the scale of the deception, including the science behind bioaccumulation and why forever chemicals truly live up to their name. This episode reveals the truth corporations hoped would stay buried: PFAS contamination wasn’t an accident. It was a cover‑up — one that left an entire nation paying the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   The Toxic History of Modern Cooking Oils

   Seed oils didn’t become heart‑healthy by accident — they became mainstream through industrial shortcuts, aggressive marketing, and decades of nutritional misdirection. In this episode of The Bitter Truth About Food, we trace the rise of modern cooking oils from factory byproducts to everyday pantry staples, revealing the chemical processes, corporate influence, and political pressure that shaped what America believes is healthy. It starts in the early 1900s, when companies discovered they could take leftover cottonseed waste and turn it into a cheap, shelf‑stable oil. That breakthrough opened the door for mass‑produced oils like soybean, corn, and canola — oils that required heavy refining, bleaching, deodorizing, and chemical extraction to be remotely edible. Over time, these industrial oils were pushed into homes, restaurants, and packaged foods through strategic advertising and partnerships with major health organizations. We break down how hydrogenation created trans_fats — one of the most dangerous ingredients ever approved for human consumption — and how the same refining processes still leave behind oxidation products and inflammatory compounds in today’s cleaner oils. You’ll learn how lobbyists shaped dietary guidelines, how food companies used seed oils to cut costs, and how the public was convinced to swap traditional fats for chemically altered ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   The Hidden Junk Inside Your Protein

   Protein powders are marketed as clean, pure, muscle‑building fuel — but the truth hiding behind the labels is anything but clean. In this episode of The Bitter Truth About Food, we dig into the dark underbelly of the supplement industry and expose the additives, contaminants, and chemical shortcuts packed into products people trust with their health. What you think is helping your body might actually be harming it. We break down the hidden fillers that bulk up your protein without adding nutrition, the artificial sweeteners linked to gut disruption, and the heavy metals that independent labs keep finding in “healthy” powders. You’ll learn how misleading labels, weak regulations, and aggressive marketing allow companies to slip questionable ingredients into everyday supplements — and why so many brands rely on proprietary_blends to hide what’s really inside. From cheap manufacturing processes to flavor‑enhancing chemicals to contaminants introduced during production, this episode reveals how the industry prioritizes profit over purity. We’ll explore how protein powders became a billion‑dollar business built on consumer trust — and how that trust is being exploited. You’ll hear the science behind what these additives do to your body, why “natural” doesn’t always mean safe, and how to spot the red flags that most shoppers miss. This isn’t about fear — it’s about clarity. Because once you understand the hidden junk inside your protein, you can make smarter choices, protect your health, and demand better from the companies selling you clean nutrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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