What if the plant-based food revolution isn't as healthy or sustainable as we've been led to believe? Join me, Jonathan Ressler, on "Shut Up and Choose" as we peel back the layers of marketing hype to reveal the controversial truths about plant-based meats. From the ultra-processed ingredients of popular brands like Beyond Burger and Impossible Patty to the synthetic additives in emerging plant-based fish products, we'll scrutinize whether these alternatives truly deliver on their health and environmental promises. Get ready to challenge your assumptions about plant-based eating, as we dive into the nutritional gamble behind these products and question if they're the guilt-free choices they're marketed to be.
Throughout this candid episode, we'll unravel the myths surrounding plant-based meats, examining their potential health implications, including inflammation, gut health issues, and nutritional imbalances. Let's also explore how these products, often packed with sodium and artificial additives, are marketed as health foods despite lacking substantial long-term research. With a critical eye, we'll assess the tantalizing packaging and sustainability claims often used to sell these foods. Whether you're an enthusiastic carnivore or a curious foodie, this episode is packed with insights that will empower you to make informed dietary choices in an era of food fads.
Stop Dieting. Start Choosing.
I’m Jonathan Ressler, Transformation Guide and author of Shut Up and Choose. I lost 140 pounds and built a movement the diet industry hopes you never find. No starvation. No obsession. No gym marathons. Real transformation starts when you stop outsourcing discipline and start leading yourself.
The truth is simple: weight loss isn’t about willpower—it’s about integrity. Every time you keep a promise to yourself, you rebuild confidence. Every smart choice strengthens self-trust. That’s the foundation of lasting change. My mission is to help busy, high-performing people take back control of their health, energy, and mindset—without diets, shots, or shame.
Each episode of the Shut Up and Choose Podcast cuts through the noise with real talk, proven strategies, and small, smart steps that actually last. No gimmicks. No hype. Just truth that works in real life.
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