FLR 054: On Junk & Fast Food, Skinny French Women, and Secretive Natural Flavors

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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:

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References:

Washington Post Article, “Mexico Moves to Ban Junk Food Sales to Children” https://tinyurl.com/yycydsqv

The Guardian Article, “Mexico State Bans Sale of Sugary Drinks and Junk Food to Children”

https://tinyurl.com/y5bxwdqp

The Guardian Article, “Boris Johnson: Obesity Drive Will Not Be 'Bossy or Nannying'”

https://tinyurl.com/yyxowmna

Digital NHS, “Obesity Increased in Reception Children in 2018-19”

https://tinyurl.com/yx95a44g

Huffington Post Article, “Just How Natural Are 'Natural Flavors,' Anyway?”

https://tinyurl.com/yxwryeu8

Bon Appetit Article, “The Truth About Natural and Artificial Flavors”

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/truth-about-natural-artificial-flavors

Daily Mail Article, “The REAL Reason French Women Don’t Get Fat”

https://tinyurl.com/yy4rrbse

Big Think Article, “Obesity in America vs Europe: 2 Maps Explain It All”

https://tinyurl.com/ybhgvv4d

Music:

Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini

Outro music is “Concerto for 4 Box Cello in Bb Minor” courtesy of David Hilowitz.