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Food Labels RevealedEverything I Have LearnedINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
In this, the last episode of the podcast, I look back over the previous 9 years to share memories, to talk about the most relevant, meaningful, and surprising learnings, and relate some of my favorite shows. The programs will continue to be available online, so please share them with your acquaintances, friends, and family to continue to spread the knowledge of how many of the giant food manufacturers have hijacked the American food system and robbed many people of healthy lives.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
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Food Labels RevealedFLR 099: Killer Food Additives – Part 2INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
In this second episode that reviews toxic additives that wind up in our food supply, I look at three more examples. In California, these additives were banned in 2023 as part of the California Food Safety Act since the federal government was dragging its feet. Since then, the FDA has acted on several petitions to extend the bans nationally. Other toxic additives that have not been banned are briefly reviewed to expose the extent of the problems. Most of these dangerous additives have been utilized in the American food system for many years. Many o...2025-02-2823 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 098: Killer Food Additives – Part 1INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
Throughout both modern and ancient human history harmful ingredients, intentionally or unintentionally, have wound up in commercial foods. On the intentional side, that practice is called swindling or introducing improvements to make products better. Either way, the object is to make more money. On the unintentional side, the addition of poisons to foods is accidental. In this episode, a few examples of the former are examined taken from the early 20th century.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophet...2025-02-0245 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 097: Dunkin’ DonutsINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: Konjac
For the first time in its history, the FLR podcast examines a national donut chain. The ingredients and nutritional values of 3 donuts are discussed along with the history of the Dunkin’ Donut Company. How many ingredients can a single donut hold? We learn that humans should not live on donuts alone.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the p...2025-01-0133 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 096: Another News ShowINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
Mel scours the internet to find recent news stories about the American food system, which are posted at the Food Labels Revealed Podcast page on Facebook. Four stories are selected for review and commentary on the subject of ultra-processed foods, butter made out of air, meat and type 2 diabetes, and re-invented Doritos … a little healthier.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play...2024-12-0119 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 095: The Cereal King – Part 7INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 7 in which I interview Dr. Kellogg for the last time and ask some personal questions about his life.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
We...2024-11-0131 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 094: The Cereal King – Part 6INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 6 in which Dr. Kellogg relates the business rivalry and feud that developed between him and his brother Will in the second half of their lives … an acrimonious relationship that never healed.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps avail...2024-09-2925 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 093: The Cereal King – Part 5INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 5 in which Dr. Kellogg describes the processes by which he invented cereals, specifically flaked cereals, which revolutionized the American breakfast, and his reluctant transition from wellness guru to industrialist.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for sma...2024-09-0123 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 092: The Cereal King – Part 4INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 4 in which Dr. Kellogg describes the establishment of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, the major mission of his life’s work.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Reveal...2024-08-0142 min
Keep What You Earn"Wealth Unleashed" Interview with Mel AbrahamIn today's episode, we're thrilled to feature a dynamic conversation between our host, Shannon, and Mel Abraham, author of "How to Build Your Money Machine." Join us as Mel emphasizes the importance of optimizing cash flows, earnings, and value to create a robust "money machine." We'll explore the crucial communication gap between business owners and financial professionals, and how simplifying financial language can make education relatable and actionable. Shannon breaks down the concept of a fractional CFO, offering high-level financial expertise without the full-time price tag. Together, Shannon and Mel stress th...2024-07-2530 minKeep What You Earn"Wealth Unleashed" Interview with Mel AbrahamIn today's episode, we're thrilled to feature a dynamic conversation between our host, Shannon, and Mel Abraham, author of "How to Build Your Money Machine." Join us as Mel emphasizes the importance of optimizing cash flows, earnings, and value to create a robust "money machine." We'll explore the crucial communication gap between business owners and financial professionals, and how simplifying financial language can make education relatable and actionable. Shannon breaks down the concept of a fractional CFO, offering high-level financial expertise without the full-time price tag. Together, Shannon and Mel stress th...2024-07-2530 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 91: The Cereal King – Part 3INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 3 where the good doctor talks about Biologic Living, his philosophy of a healthy, long life and the basis of his medical practice and teachings.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just sear...2024-06-3032 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 090: The Cereal King – Part 2INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 2 where the good doctor talks about his boyhood and education in the Western territory of Michigan in the second half of the 19th century.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just sear...2024-06-0134 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 089: The Cereal King – Part 1INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
With this episode begins the first biographical podcast series highlighting the life and times of John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, the first all-American cereal that changed the way people ate breakfast. But John Harvey Kellogg was more than just an inventor of new food products. He tried to radically change the way Americans viewed their personal health by getting them to look at and change their personal habits. Although trained as a traditional medical physician, Dr. Kellogg introduced alternative health treatments to his sick patients, so they could heal thei...2024-04-3031 min
The Plant Centered and Thriving PodcastPodcast Finale: Navigating the US Food System with Mel Weinstein: How to Make Healthy Choices Amidst Ultra-Processed Temptations"We have the freedom to choose what we eat." Mel Weinstein, joins me today to dissect the truth behind ultra-processed foods. His expertise, captured in his written work and podcast, aims to demystify the additives that shape America's fast-food empire and our grocery store shelves.Have you ever wondered what goes into your favorite packaged snacks that make them so irresistible? We examine why these concoctions captivate our taste buds and how they're engineered to do so, often at the cost of our health. The revelation of the commercial food industry's motive to prioritize shelf...2024-04-2248 min
Plant Based CuriousTruth Behind Food Labeling: A Deep Dive with Mel WeinsteinHey there, Plant Based Curious listeners! I'm thrilled to welcome you to a fascinating conversation with Mel Weinstein, a retired analytical chemist, where he dives deep into the intricate world of food labeling. Mel shares insights into the extensive use of additives in fast food and commercial foods, revealing the challenges of finding comprehensive information about these additives. Mel also emphasizes the need for front-of-package labels that provide nutrition scores and indicate the degree of processing, helping consumers make informed choices.Join us for this enlightening discussion as we uncover the hidden ingredients in fast food and t...2024-04-2149 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 088: Pivoting the PodcastINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
Since the beginning of the FLR podcast in 2016, I have focused my attention on the ingredients of industrialized foods and also reported on the nutritional content of those foods. A great deal of time was spent on examining and critiquing ingredient and nutrition facts labels as regards health implications. Although that job could never be completed given the continual release by food companies of new products with novel food additives, I have chosen to take a break from that podcast content and pivot towards historical developments that have led to the current sta...2024-03-3009 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 087: Cereals – Next GenerationINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
In 2016, this podcast started out talking about ingredients in mainstream cereals. The current episode re-visits cereals by looking at old ones in new clothes and a few brand-new creations. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Also, a change of course for the show is foreshadowed.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps availabl...2024-02-2926 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 086: Another News ShowINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
Mel scours the internet to find recent news stories about the American food system, which are posted at the Food Labels Revealed Podcast page on Facebook. Six stories are selected for review and commentary on the subject of health taxes, cognitive decline, snacking, and the hazards of ultra-processed foods.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podc...2024-02-0122 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 085: Food Scanning Apps – Part 2INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This is the second episode of a two-part series describing several smart phone apps to assist consumers to make smart decisions when considering the purchase of commercial foods. The main considerations are nutritional quality and the degree of processing (industrialization). Two other food scanning apps are reviewed in this instructional audio. Smart phone required.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or usi...2023-12-3122 min
Harvesting the TruthS1E10 Food Additives Revealed: A Conversation with Analytical Chemist Mel Weinstein About Processed FoodsWhat's really in the food we're eating? If you notice, there's no ingredient label on your Big Mac. So Mel Weinstein, an analytical chemist and food scientist, set out to discover those ingredients. His findings are in his book, Fast Food Ingredients Revealed. He also shares that information with us today in this interesting conversation.
Mel was a college professor in chemistry with an interest in food science, then he started a 20 year career as an analytical chemist with a corn processing company that makes sweeteners from corn. He spent a lot of time in the world...2023-12-121h 34
Food Labels RevealedFLR 084: Food Scanning Apps - Part 1INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
How much better the commercial food world would be if a shopper could look at the front of a food package and in a few moments judge how healthy that product is in terms of its nutritional value and the degree of processing? That’s the subject of today’s episode. Smart phone required.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using...2023-12-0128 min
Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based WellnessJami Dulaney MD Plant Based Running and Wellness Podcast: Episode 452 with Mel Weinstein Author of Fast Food Ingredients RevealedWelcome! and Thank you for listening. This podcast features author and chemist Mel Weinstein.
After working in industry for many years he became fascinated with processed food ingredients. He shared that every ingredient in food has a purpose. Most are to provide shelf life, texture, and stability. As time has passed more of these ingredients are derived from a chemical reaction versus plant source extraction.
Certain ingredients are listed just by acronyms that stand for long chemical names that would take up too much space and possibly raise suspicion.
TBHQ-Tert-butylhydroquinone-prolonged or high exposures can cau...2023-11-151h 08
Food Labels RevealedFLR 083: Rules to Eat ByINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
I introduce the self-proclaimed Rules to Eat By in this world of overly processed foods that most of us live in. I share some personal history as a navigator in that world and a good example of someone who came to realize that sugary, fatty, and salty commercial foods were slowly doing me harm.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or u...2023-10-3119 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 082: Another News ShowINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
From the latest headlines in food science and research, I report on lab meat, ultra-processed foods, false claims, the bad side of salt, and toxic chocolate.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
Website: www.foodlabelsrevealed.com
FLR Book...2023-10-0130 minFood Labels RevealedFLR 081: Diving Deep into the Nutrition Facts LabelINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
We’re talking about food labels --- one of the greatest gifts provided to the American people by their government, i.e., the Nutrition Facts Label. Join Mel as he takes a deep dive into the arcane and murky world of the Code of Federal Regulation, a realm so obscure that only an expert speaker in governese can make sense of it. He tries … he fails … but still manages to deliver some useful information about that iconic, dense, and ubiquitous food label.
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To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com2023-09-0130 minKeep What You EarnBuilding Your Money Machine with Mel AbrahamWealth creation is something that is attainable for everyone. With proper planning and a good strategy, anyone can set themselves up for a financially free future. My friend and mentor, Mel Abraham, joins me on the show today to share how to set yourself up for a financially free future. Mel is the founder of Thoughtpreneur Academy and Business Breakthrough Academy where he helps entrepreneurs bring their businesses to the world and build the lifestyle they want. Mel is one of the most sought-after financial experts, entrepreneurial mentors, and strategic thinkers of our time. 2023-08-2839 minKeep What You EarnBuilding Your Money Machine with Mel AbrahamWealth creation is something that is attainable for everyone. With proper planning and a good strategy, anyone can set themselves up for a financially free future. My friend and mentor, Mel Abraham, joins me on the show today to share how to set yourself up for a financially free future. Mel is the founder of Thoughtpreneur Academy and Business Breakthrough Academy where he helps entrepreneurs bring their businesses to the world and build the lifestyle they want. Mel is one of the most sought-after financial experts, entrepreneurial mentors, and strategic thinkers of our time. 2023-08-2839 min
PLANTSTRONG PodcastMel Weinstein - What Are You REALLY Eating?! Fast Food Secret Ingredients RevealedToday, we dive deep into the world of fast food ingredients and their impact on health. Our guest for today is Mel Weinstein, a former food chemist who has spent decades studying industrial foods and additives. Mel and Rip discuss a variety of eye-opening topics related to fast food ingredients, how they end up in our food system, and the impacts they have on our health. You'll learn about: Mel’s personal journey to food chemistry, vegetarianism, and eventually veganism All cornfields are not the same! How field corn, or den...2023-07-061h 18
Food Labels RevealedFLR 075: Book LaunchINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
Mel describes the content of the book, “Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating?” The book was derived from the FLR podcast, but provides more details and interesting facts about additives found in fast foods, plus a whole lot more. The Amazon publication is available in the first week of January as a print or e-book version.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or...2023-01-0411 minKeep What You EarnWealth-building Wisdom with Mel AbrahamMel is a CPA, author of the #1 Bestseller, The Entrepreneur's Solution: The Modern Millionaire's Path to More Profit, Fans & Freedom, and the founder of Thoughtpreneur TM Academy & Business Breakthrough Academy where he helps entrepreneurs bring their businesses to the world and build the lifestyle that they want. Our conversation is packed with wealth-building wisdom for entrepreneurs. We often see two common problems with entrepreneurs. The first is when you let the world get in the way of your dreams, now's the time to dream big! The second is investing all of your time and energy into your...2022-11-0848 minKeep What You EarnWealth-building Wisdom with Mel AbrahamMel is a CPA, author of the #1 Bestseller, The Entrepreneur's Solution: The Modern Millionaire's Path to More Profit, Fans & Freedom, and the founder of Thoughtpreneur TM Academy & Business Breakthrough Academy where he helps entrepreneurs bring their businesses to the world and build the lifestyle that they want. Our conversation is packed with wealth-building wisdom for entrepreneurs. We often see two common problems with entrepreneurs. The first is when you let the world get in the way of your dreams, now's the time to dream big! The second is investing all of your time and energy into your...2022-11-0848 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 67: The End of Cancer & Diabetes? Dwarfism, Disease, and DietINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
A rare, genetic disorder called Laron Syndrome may hold the key to the development of new therapies and dietary treatments for the prevention of some cancers and Type-2 diabetes. In this episode, the trail to these discoveries is explored in the fascinating story of the connection between dwarfism, disease, and longevity.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of th...2021-10-3125 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 066: Nutrition Facts Labels RevealedINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
The Nutrition Facts Labels on packaged foods have been with us for over 30 years. In 2018, the Food & Drug Administration issued a minor overhaul which has been slowly implemented by the food industry since that time. What changes occurred? What was lost? What was gained? What is still missing? This show is dedicated to re-exploring the Nutrition Facts Label. If you’re a bit rusty on how to use it or never really got up to speed with it, this episode of FLR will give you an educational boost. Be prepared for some facts and f...2021-09-3037 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 065: On Ratings, Livers, Fat Genes, and SausagesINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
For today’s show, I return to the news format and review four recent stories about processed foods and labeling. These stories often don’t get covered by major news outlets or they wind up on the back pages and get overlooked. However, sometimes the articles provide interesting and useful information, which you might want to tuck away for future reference.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTu...2021-08-3126 min
Food Labels RevealedYour Processed Food IQ ScoreINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This program features a 25-question quiz to test listener’s knowledge of previously aired content. Think of it as a processed food IQ test. Not to worry. It’s all for fun, enjoyment, a bit of education. Kick back, relax, and see how you do. Your grades will not be permanently recorded!
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the...2021-07-3040 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 63: Futuristic FoodsINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
Some of you, maybe most of you, have gotten wind of the relatively new technology of bio-engineering that can create novel foods or old foods in new clothing. Maybe you heard about the $415,000 hamburger that was debuted in a restaurant in 2013. Maybe you heard about the new ice cream prepared using bio-synthesized dairy protein. And, less likely, maybe you read about egg whites derived by fermentation. That’s the stuff of this program.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/proph...2021-06-3030 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 062: Junk Food TriviaINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
For this episode I’ve decided to jump over to the light side and delve into some junk food trivia. I always like to hear the back stories behind how products were created, historical tidbits, and fascinating facts. So, sit back, relax, or just do whatever you’re doing and get ready to learn a bunch of trivia on junk foods and fast foods … stuff you may find interesting, stuff you wish you never heard, and stuff you may find amusing.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
2021-05-3133 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 061: An Interview with Consumer Advocate Ruth WinterINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
For today’s program, I talk with Ruth Winter, a prolific writer on the subjects of health and consumer advocacy. She has written a whopping 37 books on a variety of topics. She shares with us her career as a journalist and author of such notable works as “A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives” and “A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients.”
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes st...2021-04-2841 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 060: On Saltiness, Sweetness, “Toxicness”, and FatnessINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
Today, I’ve decided to do a news show. Every so often I report on significant news stories from the world of processed foods. The four stories reviewed in today’s program all came from recent posts on the FLR Facebook page, but, as usual, I’m not just going to read these articles, but I’ll summarize and provide commentary when necessary. These kinds of news stories often don’t get covered by the major news outlets or, in the print media, they may get pushed to the back of an issue. Howeve...2021-03-3129 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 059: Starbucks – Cracking the HaloINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: Starter Distillate, Triethyl Citrate, Fractionated Palm Oil, Defatted Soy Flour, Trehalose, Glycerin, Agar Agar, Ethyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol.
For today’s show, the highly popular Starbucks establishment is placed under the FLR magnifying glass. There are surprising revelations about what’s in their food and beverages.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart ph...2021-02-2828 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 058: An Interview with Marion NestleINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
In this episode, I interview Marion Nestle, a noted author, national speaker, long-time advocate and activist in the world of commercial food and nutrition.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
References:
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
ht...2021-01-3038 minFood Labels RevealedFLR 057: HiatusINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
Just wanted to announce to my listeners that I will be taking a break from the podcast for a few months. I’ve been releasing episodes for over 4 years now. Personal issues in recent months have made it difficult to continue monthly programs, so I will be re-grouping and re-thinking the program in the interim.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or...2020-11-2901 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 056: 2020 Freaky Fast FoodsINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
For today’s show, I continue digging into the subject of fast food restaurants by examining the worst of the worst, what I call “freaky fast foods.” They have really become a phenomenon in recent years. I will try to explore what that says about our society, and why that trend will probably continue into the near future.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or G...2020-10-3143 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 055: The 3 P’s – Pandemic, Public Health, & Processed FoodsINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
There is increasing, although indirect evidence, that the American diet is linked to the severity of the pandemic in the United States. So, with some reservations, given that this topic ranges far afield from my area of expertise, I will attempt to connect the dots between catching the virus and suffering from its complications by looking at the immune system, pre-existing conditions, the standard American diet, and ultra-processed foods. This will be a challenge, but let’s go for it.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
...2020-09-3035 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 054: On Junk & Fast Food, Skinny French Women, and Secretive Natural FlavorsINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This is another show dedicated to news stories about processed foods and trends. The food industry never stays static, so you and I have to stay on our toes to be aware of the changes constantly happening. In this episode, I go international to discuss the following topics: (1) how a neighboring country is trying to protect its kids from junk food; (2) England’s obesity drive; (3) the misleading nature of the word “natural” on food labels; and (4) why French women compared to others are successful at keeping the pounds off.
Show Notes:2020-08-3125 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 053: Kids + Junk Food = Dire FutureINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: Tallow, Hydrogenated Tallow, Magnesium Stearate,
This episode is about kids and junk food. The content of the program will consist of 3 parts: (1) kid’s health in America and the world; (2) marketing bad food to kids; and (3) examining 5 commercial products that target kids as consumers. Along the way, you’ll learn about the Convention on the Rights of the Child … a Bill of Rights for kids. Of course, this episode would not be complete without the usual, brain-numbing analyses of food ingredients in processed foods. So foodeaters, I think you’ll find this information interesting. ...2020-07-311h 14
Food Labels RevealedFLR 052: Diving Deep into DoritosINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
For today’s program, I’ve decided to wax nostalgic and go back to the early days when I explored individual food products on grocery store shelves and looked at all the ingredients and some of the nutritional aspects. I do a deep dive into a Doritos tortilla chip product, namely Flamin’ Hot Nacho chips.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Pla...2020-06-3044 minFood Labels RevealedFLR 51: What Is Your Food Ingredient Score #5INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
It’s been about 9 months since the last Food Ingredient Quiz, so it’s time, once again, to challenge you with questions taken from information provided in the previous 8 episodes.
Yes, this is a quiz, BUT stay cool. Don’t get anxious. Don’t switch podcast channels. Keep that hand off the dial. This quiz is just for fun and education.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at...2020-05-3042 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 050: How Did 10,000 Additives Get Into Our Food?INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
Have you ever wondered how our modern commercial food system got to be so chock full of additives in the first place? There’s something like 10,000 chemicals approved for food use.
And how does a new food additive get approved for use? The answers to those questions are both historical and complicated, and I will attempt to tackle them in this episode.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscr...2020-04-3032 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 049: What’s Up with Processed Plant-Based (Vegan) Foods?INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: Methyl Cellulose, Glutamic Acid, Agar, Cultured Sugar, Black Sea Salt, Mung Bean Protein Isolate, Gellan Gum, Transglutaminase, Nisin, Brown Rice Flour, White Whole Grain Sorghum Flour, Milled Flax Seed
In this episode, which will probably be the last of the diet programs, I describe processed foods found in the plant-based diet, a food regimen which is paralleling the other diets in terms of popularity and food choices. Topics will include a little history of the diet, what it includes and excludes, and a short exploration of a few commercial foods tailored to plant-based ea...2020-03-3147 minFood Labels RevealedFLR 048: A Look at Processed Keto FoodsINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: allulose, MCT, monk fruit extract, inulin
In this episode I continue the examination of alternative foods, i.e. foods that are manufactured to cater to specific diets or health conditions. In the previous episode, #47, I reviewed the gluten free diet and a number of processed foods designed for gluten sensitive consumers. The focus of this episode is the keto diet. Topics will include a description of the diet, its history, my personal bias, and a short list of processed foods manufactured for people on this diet. Along the way, I make a few inter...2020-03-0154 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 047: Gluten Free – Good or Bad?INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: fructooligosaccharides, psyllium, and potassium bitartrate
In today’s show I examine alternative foods, i.e. foods that are manufactured for consumers with specific health conditions. That category includes foods to avoid allergies or food sensitivities (e.g. lactose intolerance, gluten sensitivity) or foods for special diets like vegetarian, vegan, keto, paleo, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and a host of others. The focus for this episode is gluten-free foods.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
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The podc...2020-01-3032 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 046: On Canned Fat, Junk Food Cells, Fake Fiber, and Fast Food MashupsINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This is another show dedicated to news stories about processed foods and trends. The food industry never stays static, so you and I have to stay on our toes to be aware of the changes constantly happening. In this episode I’ll discuss the following: (1) the evolution of a very old product that your great grandma probably used; (2) how scientists can observe the effects of junk food at the cellular level; (3) the missing nutrient from our diet that undermines our health; and (4) how fast food can get even more unhealthier than it is.2019-12-3125 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 045: Subway – A Not So Underground InvestigationINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: Cultured Wheat Flour, Ferrous Gluconate, Alum, Calcium Silicate
Today, I return to investigating a fast food restaurant. The target is Subway, long heralded as a healthy choice for those consumers seeking convenience food that’s a cut above the rest. But, here’s the question, does Subway live up to its self-promoted reputation. Is its menu really good for you or is it just another well-disguised example of ultra-professed food? Join me for a deep dive into a Subway meal to answer that question. Along the way, I’ll look at Subway’s history and ta...2019-11-3032 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 044: The Best Defense Is a Good EducationINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
How do we defend ourselves against the unhealthy, ultra-processed foods filling the shelves of grocery stores, convenience stores, and big box stores, and populating the meals in fast food restaurants? Education, education, and education! We need to become informed. The FLR podcast certainly helps, but there are other great resources out there. In today’s episode, I review some of my favorite books that helped to educate me about the dangers of highly processed foods and the standard American diet.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Fa...2019-11-0154 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 043: The Most Dangerous Store in AmericaINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: fructooligosaccharides and invert sugar
In this episode, I address the most dangerous store in America. Most every one of you has been in one. They are all over the place in nearly every town and city. They lure you in with one thing, then appeal to your vices, habits, and appetites, to open your wallets further. Only the strongest will power is successful against their overwhelming influence.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast...2019-09-2939 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 042: What Is Your Food Ingredient Score #4INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
In today’s show, you’ll once again get to test your knowledge of processed foods. There will be a quiz, BUT don’t panic. Don’t get nervous. Don’t bail out on me. What’s the worst thing that can happen? It’s just a quiz; “Not to worry!” It’s all for fun and education.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store or using most of the pod...2019-08-3040 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 041: Fried Chicken Pecking Order – KFC vs PopeyesINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: Dipotassium Phosphate
Today, once again, I focus my attention on fast food restaurants and the prevalence of industrial ingredients in their products. I evaluate two of the most iconic American restaurants: Kentucky Fried Chicken and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Along the way, we’ll look at some history, some nutritional facts, and some truly astounding findings about the ingredients in a basic fried chicken meal. Even after 3 years of doing this podcast, I was still shocked by what I found.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebo...2019-07-3138 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 040: Hidden Ingredients in ChickenINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This program is another in the irregular series called hidden ingredients in food where I talk about substances that will never show up on a food label. The subject today is chicken. What kinds of hidden ingredients could wind up in chicken, you ask? Well, unfortunately, there is a lot to talk about, from cradle to grave, so to speak. By the end, you may be a bit surprised, even a little astonished, or possibly a bit alarmed. We’ll see.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
F...2019-06-3030 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 39: On Science, Processed Foods, Cancer, and Fast Food PoopINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This is another show devoted to news stories popping up in early 2019. A recurrent theme in this podcast is the terrible impact that highly processed foods have on our health. I think, in the next 10 years, that topic will become front-and-center in the national discourse as the health crises in this country and others reach epic proportions. Even now, I’m seeing some significant early signs, which I’ll talk about later. Plus, at the end you’ll get a fascinatingly gross story about the fast food industry.
Show Notes:
To Cont...2019-05-3136 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 038: Battle of the Faux Burgers – Impossible vs BeyondINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: Leghemoglobin and Isolated Pea Protein
What’s all this buzz about fake meat lately? It’s not fake news about real meat, but it’s real news about fake meat. Got that? The Impossible Burger and the Beyond Burger are taking some giant bites out of the burger business. What’s the scoop? Why are these burgers becoming so popular and what’s really in them? Are they healthy to eat? Should we be eating them? Those are the questions for today’s podcast. Plus, as a special bonus, I will conduct a taste test of the Impos...2019-04-3044 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 037: Pizza Chains – Pizza Hut vs Domino’s vs Papa Murphy’sINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: Cane Sugar Fiber
In this episode, I return to fast foods and continue to ask the question, “Is fast food the same as processed food?” This month I examine products from Pizza Hut, Domino’s, and Papa Murphy’s, some of the most popular pizza chains in the United States. How do they measure up against each other and how do they measure up in general in terms of their ingredients and nutritional values? Along the way, you’ll hear a little history plus find out why some researchers think pizza has narcotic-like effects.
2019-03-2939 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 036: Are Kid’s Cereals Just Cookies in Disguise?INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: soluble corn fiber
The program for today explores an old subject: breakfast cereals. I reminisce a little about the start of the podcast and will play you a never-heard-before clip. Then I tackle the sugary realm of breakfast cereals trying to answer the question: Is there a difference between eating cereal for breakfast and just downing cookies? In this investigation, I take a close look at 12 cereals that you’ll likely see in your local grocery store and categorize them as good or bad.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsr...2019-02-2855 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 035: Best Online ResourcesINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
In this abbreviated episode, you will learn about some of the online resources I use when I want to find information about processed food ingredients and their nutritional properties. You may want to make note of these sources for future reference.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food L...2019-01-3016 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 034: On Frankenfoods, Hormone Imposters, Popcorn Lung, and FDA EmbarrassmentsINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
This is another news show relating stories that appeared in 2018. After podcasting for 2 1/2 years, I finally get around to addressing Genetically Modified Organisms in our food supply and what our federal government is doing about them. Then, I explore some stories about little known toxins in processed foods and why the Food & Drug Administration changed its mind about the safety of some of the common flavorings used in beverages, ice creams, candy, and baked goods. Don't touch that processed food until you listen to this show!!!
Show Notes:
To Co...2018-12-3037 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 033: Worst of the Worst Fast FoodINGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid/Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose/Sodium aluminum phosphate/Sodium erythorbate/Ammonium chloride/Calcium iodate/Calcium Citrate
The program for today continues the intermittent series on fast food restaurants. For this episode, I wanted to see how bad it gets in terms of unhealthy food, so I searched for 3 of the worst fast food entrees served in the United States. I think you’ll be surprised at some of the findings.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prop...2018-11-3038 minFood Labels RevealedFLR 032: What Is Your Food Ingredient Score #3INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
In today’s show, you’ll once again get to test your knowledge of processed foods. There will be a quiz covering the previous 7 shows, BUT don’t panic. Don’t get nervous. Don’t bail out on me. What’s the worst thing that can happen? As Alfred E. Newman used to say, “Not to worry!” It’s all for fun and education.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTune...2018-10-3039 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 031: Mexican Standoff - Chipotle vs. Taco BellINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: fumaric acid
This is the second program on the subject of fast food restaurants. I will be pitting two icons of Mexican-style food: Chipotle Mexican Grill vs. Taco Bell. Which is healthier? Which is worse? I will be analyzing both ingredients and nutrition values in a single meal in each restaurant. Be prepared for a few surprises. Hang onto your seats for this will be a data driven ride!
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
The podcast can...2018-09-3041 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 030: Hidden Ingredients in BeefINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
This program is another in the irregular series called "Hidden Ingredients in Food" where I talk about chemicals that will likely never show up on a food label. The subject today is beef. Sounds simple enough, right? What kinds of hidden ingredients could wind up in a natural product like beef, you ask? Well, there’s a lot to talk about, from cradle to grave, so to speak. By the end, you may be a bit surprised, even a little astonished, or possibly a bit alarmed. We’ll see.
Show Notes:
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Food Labels RevealedFLR 029: Merchandising RevisitedINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
Today's show is a re-cast. I talk about merchandising. Long before you get to the label on a food package to evaluate whether the food is good for you or not, there are various influences at play that may be unconsciously directing you to a particular product. Some of those influences are need, desire, habit, coupon incentives, advertising, marketing, product placement, and merchandising. That latter influence, merchandising, is probably the one influence that people are least familiar with. Come with me on a tour of your local grocery store and learn about mercha...2018-07-3022 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 028: On Clean Foods, Lab Meat, Shiny New Food Labels, and Restaurant RevelationsINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
This is another show devoted to recent news stories popping up all over the internet. Today, I will showcase “clean food,” a new trend in the food industry just getting its feet wet. I’ll explore the “whats” and “whys” of “clean food,” a phrase that we’ll be hearing lots about in the near future, particularly as regards the meat industry. Then, for story #2, it’s finally almost here … the long-promised revision to the Nutrition Facts Label and the launching of the restaurant mandate. I’ll be getting into the weeds concerning both of those upcomi...2018-06-2632 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 027: Burger Breakdown – McD’s vs. BKINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: propylene glycol alginate
In this show, I’ll examine in detail the ingredient compositions and nutritional breakdowns of two similar meals from two fast food restaurants to answer such questions as: (1) Is there really a difference between fast food and the types of highly processed foods found in the typical grocery store?; (2) Are the rumors true that fast food is intrinsically unhealthy?; and (3) In terms of ingredients and nutrients, how similar are fast food meals in different restaurants? Hang onto your seats; this is going to be a data driven ride!
Show N...2018-06-0153 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 026: On Cancer, Cured Meats, and Ultra-Processed FoodsINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: None
In this episode, I’ll hit the newsstands for stories about the relationship of cancer and processed foods. A breakthrough study published in January rocks the world. Foods can kill, but which ones? We need to choose carefully. At the end of the show, I’ll investigate a new product hitting the grocery store shelves.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search...2018-05-0151 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 025: The Hidden Ingredients in BeerINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: Dimethyl Dicarbonate (DMDC)
In today’s show, beer is on the table. Have a seat and let’s talk about it. I’ll explore a short history of beer. Who regulates beer in the US? What must beer makers disclose on labels? What are both the expected ingredients in beer and what are some of the hidden ingredients? At the end of the show, we’ll get a brief look at a new product hitting the grocery store shelves.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
The podca...2018-03-3133 minFood Labels RevealedFLR 024: What Is Your Food Ingredient Score #2INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
THE INGREDIENT SCORE RETURNS! In today’s show, we’re going to delve into your knowledge of food ingredients. Yes, that means a quiz, BUT don’t panic. Don’t get nervous. Don’t get your cheat notes out. It’s all for fun and education. In the second part of the podcast, I return to the feature called “New Food Inventions” to take a look at a new food product hitting the grocery store shelves.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
The podcast can be subscribe...2018-02-2839 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 023: On Insects, Arsenic, Potato Chips, and TaxesINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
In this episode I hit the newsstands once again to comment on articles dealing with insects, arsenic, snacks, and taxes. But I don’t want to spoil it for you by revealing any details here. To find out what’s going on, just sit back, relax, and listen to the show.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Search under Food Labels Revealed.2018-01-3131 min
Success UnfilteredMel Robbins Shares How NOT Making the NY Times Best Seller List Led to Success!036 | Mel Robbins Shares How NOT Making the NY Times Best Seller List Led to Success! Mel Robbins is the international best-selling author of The 5 Second Rule, one of the most booked speakers in the world, and a social media influencer reaching more than 20 million people a month. If you were to ask any entrepreneur for their top 10 book list from 2017, I’d bet that a majority of them would have The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, on the list. It is the most downloaded, self-published books on Audible, but what you may not realize is th...2018-01-3100 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 022: Obesity – A Consequence of Eating Processed Food?INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
In this episode, I hit the news stands and comment on articles dealing with the obesity crisis in the world and the connection between obesity and the consumption of processed foods. Along the way, I’ll be answering questions about (1) What the heck is BMI?; (2) Which countries have the highest obesity percentages? That’s a shocker!; (3) What are the stats for obesity in the USA?; (4) How is the USA contributing to Mexico’s rising obesity rate?; and (5) Is this a runaway epidemic or can something be done about it?
Show Notes:...2017-12-3134 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 021: Infant Formula - A World of ControversyINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: polylactose
This episode explores the touchy subject of feeding babies human milk vs. infant formula, an ongoing controversial subject. What’s the history behind infant formula? Is it new or old? What are the ingredients in infant formula? Can they be harmful? Should this highly processed food be fed to newborns? These and other topics are explored in this show.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store. Search under Food Labels Revealed.
References:
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Food Labels RevealedFLR 020: Delving into Chocolate, “Food of the Gods”INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: polyglycerol polyricinoleate
Today’s show is all about chocolate. Do you have a chocolate craving? Listen and find out why. Along the way, you’ll hear about how Christopher Columbus stumbled upon chocolate and didn’t know what he found, what is Dutch cocoa and what’s special about it, what the heck is conching, why milk chocolate took so long to be invented, the only town in America to be named after a chocolatier, the evaluation of 3 different chocolate bars and why they are so different, and what’s so wonderful about chocolate. Fi...2017-10-3143 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 019: The Hidden Ingredients in WineINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: Isinglass
Today’s podcast will examine the hidden ingredients in wine. Topics will include (1) why labels on wine bottles don’t list ingredients; (2) why some wines don’t have to list the alcohol content; (3) why wines must have a warning label; (4) what are the types of hidden ingredients and some examples of each; and (5) why some people may need to be concerned about which wines they drink. Finally, we’ll take a brief look at a new product hitting the grocery store shelves.
Show Notes:
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Food Labels RevealedFLR 018: Wondering What's in Wonder Bread?INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: Ethoxylated mono and diglycerides
The subject of this podcast’s investigation is bread, “the staff of life” and America’s favorite staple. We’ll take a look at the most popular bread of the 20th century; how white bread emerged as the most prized food of the masses; the link between medicine, vitamins, and bread; and I’ll reveal the ingredients of 4 grocery breads from the unhealthiest to the healthiest. Finally, we’ll get a glimpse at a new product hitting the grocery store shelves.
Show Notes:
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Food Labels RevealedFLR 017: You Scream, I Scream for Ice CreamINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: Pea Protein
In today’s show, I’m going to explore ice cream, America’s favorite summertime treat. Here are some topics that I’ll touch upon: What is the origin of ice cream? What is the official federal definition of ice cream? What’s the difference between ice cream and frozen desserts? How do you tell the difference between a real ice cream and a fake one? And, as usual, I’ll be looking at ingredients, particularly new ones. The national brand Breyers will be used for all the examples in this show since that comp...2017-07-3038 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 016: Fake Toppings - Cool Whip & Cheez WhizIn today’s show, I’m going investigate two very popular toppings in the processed food industry, namely Kraft’s Cool Whip and Cheez Whiz. It seems like those products have been around forever. What are they made of? Are they okay to eat from a health and nutrition perspective? If you’ve been consuming them, should you continue? This episode will give you the skinny on those processed foods, plus I’ll take a look at a new product on the grocery store shelves.
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: Gums
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: fo...2017-06-3043 minFood Labels RevealedFLR 015: What Is Your Food Ingredient Score?In today’s show, we’re going to delve into your knowledge of food ingredients. Yes, that means there’s a quiz, BUT don’t panic. Don’t get nervous. Don’t get your cheat notes out. It’s all for fun and education. In the second part of the podcast, I return to the feature called “New Food Inventions” to take a look at a new food product on grocery store shelves.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store. Search under Food Labels Revealed.
...2017-05-3131 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 014: Chewing Gum – What Has Happened to Juicy Fruit?In this episode, I’m going to delve deeply into chewing gum, taking you places you probably don’t even want to go to … answering such questions as “Who the heck started chewing gum?”; “When did it become an industry?”; “Who are the major players in that industry?”; “What are the major components in gum?”; “What’s the connection between automobile tires and chewing gum?”; “Why did I stop chewing gum around 2002 and didn’t return until 2 years ago?”; and, as usual, “What are the ingredients in chewing gum, in particular, my old-time favorite Juicy Fruit and the gum that I chew today?” This is not a j...2017-05-0132 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 013: Lunchables - The Poster Child for Processed FoodsINGREDIENT OF THE DAY: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Hands down, Oscar Mayers’ Lunchables, meal-in-a-box for kids, has got to be the most chemicalized and industrialized food product on the grocery store shelves. Although, at first glance, it’s nutritional deficiencies are not blaring, the sheer number and poor quality of the ingredients is shocking, particularly since the Lunchables product targets children, the most vulnerable people in our society. In this episode, I’ll look at what’s in the box, explore some new, never-before-seen ingredients (at least in this podcast), compare the Lunchables option against a healthy, but unlikely, a...2017-03-3134 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 012: Frozen Pizza - Red Baron vs. Amy'sFor this show, I'm turning my attention to America's all-time favorite food: pizza. Americans spend an annual $37 billion on frozen pizza; that's one-third of the global market. The average American family eats pizza at home 30 times a year, about once every 2 weeks, and we eat 3 billion pizzas each year. That's a lotta pizza! I selected two frozen pizzas for comparison: Red Baron's Classic Crust Supreme Pizza and its natural, meatless, and organic counterpart, Amy's Italian Sausage, Mushroom & Olive Pizza. How do these products compare? Which is costlier, which is healthier, and which one should you expose your body to? Along the...2017-02-2837 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 011: The Wows and the Woes of Energy Drinks (Part 2)This program is a continuation of the 10th episode, which dealt with the ingredients found in 3 of the most popular energy drinks: Monster Energy, Red Bull, and Rockstar. For today's show, I address the benefits and detriments of energy drinks. What do they do for us? Are they harmful? Should they only be sold as adult drinks? Then towards the end of the show I examine two alternative forms of energy-enhancing drinks, namely energy drops and energy shots.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
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Food Labels RevealedFLR 010: Snack - Energy Drink Boost - Part 1It's been a long day on the job or at school. You need a pick-me-up. Maybe an energy drink will do the trick. But what's in those drinks? Is it just soda water with a stimulant added? Or are there other things in the beverage that you need to be concerned about. In this episode, the top 3 players in the energy drink industry will be examined and commented on. Plus, the host risks his life (not!) by trying his first energy drink.
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: caffeine
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com2016-12-3138 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 009: Lunch - Eating a Bologna SandwichWhat could be more basic and simple than making a bologna sandwich? Just get some white bread, swab it with sandwich spread, throw some bologna on it, along with a slice of American cheese, and, wallah! But wait! The process is simple, but the sandwich is not. Contained in that sandwich are a whopping 62 ingredients and 34 of them are industrially made. In this episode, I examine the making of a bologna sandwich, reveal the vast array of its ingredients, delve into a bit of food history, and warn about some health concerns.
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: sodium nitrit...2016-11-3033 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 008: Merchandising - How We Are Played in a Grocery Store
Long before you get to the label on a food package to evaluate whether it's good for you or not, there are various influences at play that may be unconsciously directing you to a particular product. One of those influences is merchandising. When you're in a grocery store, it's merchandising that tells you, unconsciously, where to go, what to put in your cart, and what to buy. In other words, merchandising is a masterful application of psychology that subtly and effectively influences your decisions. In this episode, nine techniques of merchandising will be explored and what we can do to m...2016-10-2718 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 007: Morning Snack - Pillsbury Toaster Strudel - Part 2
This program is Part 2 of the investigation into Pillsbury
Cream Cheese & Strawberry Toaster Strudel, the Grand Champion of processed
food with more than 49 ingredients. The investigation continues with
the 12th ingredient in the pastry. Also,
the back story to sucralose, a high-intensity artificial sweetener, is
reported. It's in many products, but
will you look at it in the same way again? INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: sucralose
Show Notes:
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Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
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Search under Food Label...2016-09-2824 minFood Labels RevealedFLR 006: Morning Snack - Pillsbury Toaster Strudel - Part 1
It's mid-morning and maybe you skipped breakfast, so how
about a wonderfully tasty snack that only requires a toaster? But is it good for you? This show examines the whopping 49
ingredients in Pillsbury Cream Cheese & Strawberry Toaster Strudel, the
Grand Champion of processed food. How
did they get so many ingredients in one little pastry and how much fake food
was used to make it?
Show Notes:
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Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
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subscribed to at the iTunes store.
Search under Food L...2016-09-2821 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 005: Breakfast - Frozen Waffles
Could you make breakfast any faster than removing some
frozen waffles from a box, popping them into a toaster, and drizzling your
favorite topping on them? Today's show
compares the ingredients, nutritional properties, and costs between the very
popular Kellogg's Eggo waffles and the lesser known, but organic, Van's Natural Foods waffles. We also take a walk
down memory lane and look at the history of the Nutrition Facts Label. INGREDIENT
OF THE DAY: artificial flavors
Show Notes:
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subsc...2016-08-3128 min
Food Labels RevealedFLR 004: Supper - Betty Crocker Chicken Helper
How wonderful is it to have a meal in a box? Just open some packets, throw in some fresh food and wa-laaa! In this episode, the ingredients of Betty Crocker's ChickenHelper: Sweet & Sour Chicken are evaluated. Also included is an introduction to the book,"Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us" by Michael Moss and a close look is given to the Daily Value numbers on the Nutrition Facts label. INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: vinegar powder
Show Notes:
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The podcast can also be subscribed to at the i...2016-08-2238 min