Episode 15: Rewrite the Rules, Food Lies That Keep You Stuck

Think you know what “healthy” means? Think again. In this myth-busting episode, Scott and Emily expose the biggest lies we’ve been told about food, like fat makes you fat, artificial sweeteners are better than sugar, or that “whole grain” bread is always a healthy choice.

From so-called “healthy” protein bars to low-fat yogurts, sugar-free snacks, and greenwashed labels, this episode unpacks the marketing tricks and misinformation that keep you stuck in cycles of cravings, crashes, and confusion.

You’ll walk away with real clarity, plus simple swaps, real-food alternatives, and the mindset shift to take back control of your plate, your body, and your health.

🎧 Highlights:

• The most damaging food myths, and what to eat instead
• How “diet foods” sabotage your metabolism
• Why real fat is your friend
• The truth about stevia, sucralose, and sugar alcohols
• What happens when you stop fearing food and start choosing healing

📌 Feeling stuck in a cycle of “eating healthy” but not seeing results? This episode is for you.

👉 Visit  mixlife.vip  for all the resources you need.

 #MIXLifePodcast #FoodLies #NutritionMyths #HealthyEating #MetabolicHealth #DitchTheDiet #RealFoodRevolution #DrEricBerg #WellnessJourney #LowCarbLife #CleanEating #HealthTransformation #WholeFoodHealing #StopFearingFood #MIXLife #SideHustle #MLM #MIXLifestyle

Transcript

🎙️ The MIXLife™ Podcast

Episode 15: Rewrite the Rules, Food Lies That Keep You Stuck

Calories in, calories out. Eat less, move more. Avoid fat. Trust the label. These are the rules we were raised on—but what if they’re wrong? In today’s episode of The MIXLife Podcast, we’re busting the biggest myths about food, weight loss, and what it really takes to fuel your body. If you’ve ever counted calories, feared fat, or fallen for health-halo marketing—get ready to rewrite the rules.

Scott:

Hey MIXLife family, welcome back to The MIXLife Podcast! I’m Scott Miyano, founder of MIXLife™, and I’m fired up for today’s episode—because we’re calling out the lies that have shaped the way we eat, think, and feel about food.

Emily:

I’m Emily Brooks, certified wellness coach, and I’ve coached hundreds of people who’ve tried everything—low fat, low calorie, all cardio, all discipline—but still felt stuck. And it’s not their fault. They were taught myths. Today, we’re setting the record straight.

Scott:

Let’s start with one of the biggest myths of all time: "A calorie is a calorie."

Emily:

Sounds scientific, right? But it’s not. Yes, a calorie measures energy—but your body isn’t a math equation. It’s a chemistry lab.

Scott:

Exactly. 100 calories of soda spikes your blood sugar, raises insulin, inflames your gut. 100 calories of salmon? Heals your brain, stabilizes hormones, builds muscle. Same calories. Very different impact.

Emily:

Your body responds to what you eat—not just how much. Hormones, digestion, cravings, energy—all of it is shaped by the quality of the food, not just the calorie count.

Scott:

Next up: "Fat is the enemy."

Emily:

This one’s personal. For decades, we were told to avoid fat at all costs—switch to margarine, ditch the egg yolks, buy fat-free everything. And what happened?

Scott:

Obesity, diabetes, inflammation—skyrocketed. Because when fat was taken out, sugar was pumped in.

Emily:

Fat doesn’t make you fat. Insulin makes you fat. And sugar raises insulin. Healthy fats—like avocado, olive oil, nuts, salmon, and even grass-fed butter—help keep you full, stabilize blood sugar, and burn fat.

Scott:

So go ahead—eat the yolk, drizzle the oil, and ditch the fear.

Emily:

Let’s talk about breakfast. We’ve all heard it: "It’s the most important meal of the day."

Scott:

But where did that idea come from? Marketing. Cereal companies. Not science.

Emily:

Fasting isn’t starvation—it’s strategic. When you skip breakfast, you extend your body’s ability to burn fat and stabilize energy. Intermittent fasting helps with insulin sensitivity, mental clarity, and even longevity.

Scott:

And if you do eat breakfast, make it high in fat and protein—not sugar. Think eggs, not muffins. Smoothies, not cereal.

Emily:

This one hits hard. We’ve all been told: just move more, and the weight will fall off.

Scott:

But here’s the truth: weight loss is 80% nutrition, 20% movement. You can’t outrun a bad diet.

Emily:

A single workout burns maybe 300–500 calories. One fast-food meal? 1,200 easy. And if that meal is high in sugar—it turns off fat burning for hours.

Scott:

Exercise is amazing for strength, mood, metabolism—but the real fat-burning magic happens in the kitchen.

Emily:

Here’s a fun one: food labels.

Scott:

Low fat. Low carb. Whole grain. Keto friendly. Heart healthy.

Emily:

All marketing. Food companies use buzzwords to trick you. "Whole grain" bread is usually made with enriched flour. "Heart healthy" cereals are loaded with sugar. "Keto" bars contain maltitol or dextrose—major insulin triggers.

Scott:

Flip the box. Read the ingredients. If you can’t pronounce it, your body won’t recognize it. Stick to foods without labels whenever possible.

Emily:

Here’s one that keeps people stuck: thinking cravings are just about discipline.

Scott:

Cravings aren’t weakness—they’re biochemical messages. Your body craves sugar when it’s stressed, sleep-deprived, or deficient in key nutrients.

Emily:

Magnesium, potassium, B vitamins—when you’re low, cravings spike. Fix the root cause, and the cravings fade. This is why the MIXLifestyle emphasizes minerals and real food.

Scott:

Let’s break this one wide open. Healthy eating isn’t bland. It’s brilliant.

Emily:

Once your taste buds reset, real food explodes with flavor. Grass-fed steak with garlic butter. Roasted veggies in olive oil. Smoothies with cacao, avocado, and vanilla. Even ice cream made with coconut cream and monk fruit.

Scott:

And let’s go even deeper. One of the most powerful shifts you can make is realizing that healing food isn’t just what you eat—it’s what you stop eating too. Removing inflammatory ingredients like seed oils, synthetic additives, refined sugar, and processed flours can be more transformative than any superfood.

Emily:

Exactly. Sometimes we’re looking for the next big thing—some exotic root or powder—but our bodies are asking us for simplicity. Clean fuel. Food our great-grandparents would recognize. A grilled piece of salmon. A bowl of sautéed greens. Bone broth with sea salt. These are the real heroes of transformation.

Scott:

And when people start eating this way, something else happens—something you don’t see on a scale or a blood panel. They start thinking clearer. They have energy at 3 p.m. instead of crashing. Their mood stabilizes. They sleep deeper. That’s metabolic clarity. And it’s life-changing.

Emily:

It’s so important to remember—your body is not working against you. It’s always trying to heal. But it needs your help. It needs consistency, not perfection. It needs nourishment, not punishment.

Scott:

And if you’re new to this journey, don’t feel like you have to change everything overnight. Start with one thing. Swap your breakfast cereal for eggs. Trade your afternoon snack bar for some almonds and a piece of cheese. Add minerals to your water. Small hinges swing big doors.

Emily:

And celebrate the wins. Not just weight loss—but fewer cravings. Better skin. Improved digestion. A better mood. These are signs your body is saying thank you.

Scott:

Food is not the enemy. It’s your ally. When you choose well, every bite becomes a vote for the life you want.

Emily:

So let’s keep rewriting the rules. Because real health doesn’t come from restriction. It comes from reconnection—to your body, your hunger cues, your energy, your joy.

Scott:

That’s the MIXLife way. And we’re just getting started.

Scott:

You’re not sacrificing joy—you’re reclaiming it. Food was meant to nourish, energize, and delight.

Emily:

If you think healthy eating is boring, you just haven’t tried the MIXLife way yet.

Scott:

It’s time to unlearn the lies.

Emily:

You’ve been told calories matter more than hormones. That fat is bad. That breakfast is sacred. That movement can fix food. That labels tell the truth.

Scott:

They don’t. But now—you know better. You’re not broken. You’ve just been marketed to.

Emily:

So here’s your next move: choose food that works with your body, not against it. Eat to fuel. Rest to recover. Move to feel good. And question everything you were told. Thank you, and until next time 

Scott:

Thanks for joining us for another eye-opening episode of The MIXLife Podcast. If this helped shift your mindset—send it to someone who’s still stuck in the myths.

Until next time—eat smart, stay sharp, and stay MIXed for life.

🎧 Highlights:

• The most damaging food myths—and what to eat instead
• How “diet foods” sabotage your metabolism
• Why real fat is your friend
• The truth about stevia, sucralose, and sugar alcohols
• What happens when you stop fearing food and start choosing healing

📌 Feeling stuck in a cycle of “eating healthy” but not seeing results? This episode is for you.

👉 Visit  mixlife.vip  for all the resources you need.

Hashtags:
#MIXLifePodcast #FoodLies #NutritionMyths #HealthyEating #MetabolicHealth #DitchTheDiet #RealFoodRevolution #DrEricBerg #WellnessJourney #LowCarbLife #CleanEating #HealthTransformation #WholeFoodHealing #StopFearingFood #MIXLife #SideHustle #MLM #MIXLifestyle