It's time to 'get real' about butter. Butter has been demonized in America because of its saturated fats. Erica Wides is here to tell you that the trans fats in margarine and vegetable shortening are the real enemies: butter's 'evil twin'. Butter is real food, made from agitating milk and cream, while margarine is the result of many factory processes including bleaching and steam cleaning. Tune in to hear about the decline of butter after World War II, and why margarine became the dominant substitute in the United States and Europe. Did you know that margarine doesn't contain the healthy omega-3s and CLAs that are present in butter? Margarine is a product of the heavily subsidized corn and soybean industry in the U.S. It's time to ditch foodiness substitutes, look at our food history, and eat what's real. This episode has been brought to you by White Oak Pastures.

"Butter was 'super' because it is rich in short and medium chain fatty acids which we really want, and high in vitamins A and E. But- and here's a complexity alert- only if that butter comes from grass-fed cattle." --Erica Wides on Let's Get Real

So now that you most certainly have orthorexia nervosa, Erica Wides finally tells you about something that's safe to eat- ketchup! On this episode of Let's Get Real, Erica explains why America's favorite condiments - ketchup and mustard- are actually good for you. Tune in to hear about the rich history of ketchup, as well as the many alterations that have been made to the condiment over the years. Erica also talks about some new players in the condiment game- salsa and Siracha. Guess what? They're safe to eat, too! But ketchup was not completely able to escape the clutches of foodiness. Instant gratification has placed it in plastic bottles and Dip & Squeeze pouches. So even though your ketchup might be in ridiculous containers, it's OK to eat a little. The question is, what's left to put it on? This episode has been brought to you by White Oak Pastures.

"I say if you're going to eat a lot of ketchup, go for the organic because ketchup is a concentrate. And why concentrate all of those pesticides into your food?" -- Erica Wides on Let's Get Real

This week, Erica pays homage to all foods yellow. Specifically, we learn about the mind body benefits of the under-appreciated turmeric plant and the rich cultural and personal history of Cheese Doodles. This show was brought to you by Hearst Ranch, purveyors of fine grass-fed beef.

Photo 1: Morrie Yohai, inventor of the Cheez Doodle, Photo 2: turmeric powder