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Food Labels Revealed will shed some light onto the sometimes mysterious and inscrutable food ingredients label , which is found on all processed food containers.
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Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025
2hr 46 min
INGREDIENTS 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
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:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
None
Music:
Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli.
Feb 28, 2025
Feb 28, 2025
23 min
INGREDIENTS 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 of us have been exposed to them since birth. Lastly, I make a significant announcement about the Food Labels Revealed podcast.
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:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
Environmental Working Group: A Baker’s Dozen of Food Chemicals the FDA Should Ban Next
MSN: How Potentially Harmful Additives Have Sneaked into America’s Food
Pub Med: Chemical Food Safety Issues in the US: Past, Present, and Future
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19719131/
Eat This: 23 Worst Food Additives in America
https://www.eatthis.com/worst-food-additives/
Music:
Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Grinnin’ in Your Face” by Eddie James House, Jr.
Feb 1, 2025
Feb 1, 2025
45 min
INGREDIENTS 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/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:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
Scientific American: How a Chemist and His ‘Poison Squad’ Inspired the First Food Safety Regulations
McGill University, Canada: A Carcinogen in Bread
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/carcinogen-bread
Consumer Reports: 5 Dangerous Ingredients That Are in Our Food but Shouldn't Be
National Institutes of Health: The Demise of Artificial Trans Fat: A History of a Public Health Achievement
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8452362/
Wikipedia: Pure Food and Drug Act
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pure_Food_and_Drug_Act
Music:
Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Tears of a Clown” by AudioBinger.
Jan 1, 2025
Jan 1, 2025
33 min
INGREDIENTS 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 podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
Website: www.foodlabelsrevealed.com
FLR Book:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
Wikipedia: Dunkin’ Donuts
Liveabout.com: The History of Dunkin’ Donuts
https://www.liveabout.com/the-history-of-dunkin-donuts-3973232
Marketing Scoop: Definitive Ranking of the Most Popular Dunkin’ Donuts https://www.marketingscoop.com/consumer/most-popular-dunkin-donuts/
Dunkin’ Donuts Homepage
https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en
Music:
Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Auld Lang Syne” by Mundo Juillerat.
Dec 1, 2024
Dec 1, 2024
19 min
INGREDIENTS 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, 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:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
The Guardian, “20 Ways to Cut Down on UPFs While Still Eating What You Love
Smithsonian Magazine, “New Butter Made from Carbon Dioxide”
Science Daily, “Red and Processed Meat Consumption Associated with Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk”
www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2024/08/240820221808.htm
Mirror, Doritos Makes Huge Change to Popular Flavors
www.mirror.co.uk /money/doritos-makes-huge-change-popular-33868638
Music:
Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Happy Boy” by Kevin MacLeod.
Nov 1, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
31 min
INGREDIENTS 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.
Website: www.foodlabelsrevealed.com
FLR Book:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006)
Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017)
PBS American Experience Documentary: “The Eugenics Crusade”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmRb-0v5xfI
Music:
Intro music is "Solace" by Scott Joplin from the film “The Sting.”
Outro music is “Barrelhouse Shuffle” by Axel Zwingenberger.
Sep 29, 2024
Sep 29, 2024
25 min
INGREDIENTS 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 available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
Website: www.foodlabelsrevealed.com
FLR Book:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006)
Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017)
Music:
Intro music is "Sunflower Slow Rag" by Scott Joplin.
Outro music is “Edsel Run Boogie” by Axel Zwingenberger.
Sep 1, 2024
Sep 1, 2024
23 min
INGREDIENTS 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 smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
Website: www.foodlabelsrevealed.com
FLR Book:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006)
Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017)
Music:
Intro music is "Easy Winners" by Scott Joplin.
Outro music is “Jack’s Boogie Woogie” by Axel Zwingenberger.
Jul 31, 2024
Jul 31, 2024
42 min
INGREDIENTS 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 Revealed.
Website: www.foodlabelsrevealed.com
FLR Book:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006)
Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017)
Article: “How Dr. Kellogg’s World-renowned Health Spa Made Him a Wellness Titan”
Article: Selling Water: How Hot Springs Became a 19th-Century American Tourist Attraction
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/11/hot-springs-19th-century-tourism/417618/
Article: “The Lost Art of Convalescence”
https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/XXurkhEAACgATLgi
Article: John Harvey Kellogg: The Controversial Scientist Who Became the Cereal King
https://www.historyhit.com/john-harvey-kellogg/
Music:
Intro music is "Boogie Woogie Be With Me" played by Axel Zwingenberger.
Outro music is “Blue Note Boogie,” artist unknown.
Jun 30, 2024
Jun 30, 2024
32 min
INGREDIENTS 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 search under Food Labels Revealed.
Website: www.foodlabelsrevealed.com
FLR Book:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006)
Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017)
Music:
Intro music is "The Cascades" by Scott Joplin in celebration of the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Outro music is “Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis” recorded by S. H. Dudley in 1904.