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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.
Episodes
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
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. 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 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:
Beverage Daily: The Iconic Nacho Cheese Taste of Doritos Imbued into a First-of-its-Kind Spirit
National Public Radio: Cities with Soda Taxes Saw Sales of Sugary Drinks Fall as Prices Rose
The Guardian: Colombia Passes Ambitious ‘Junk Food Law’ to Tackle Lifestyle Diseases
Science Daily: US Adults Eat a Meal’s Worth of Calories of Snacks in a Day
Science Daily: Following a Mediterranean Diet Reduces the Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older People
The Guardian: Why Are 1 in 7 of Us Addicted to Ultra-processed Foods?
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Happy Boy” by Kevin MacLeod
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
INGREDIENTS 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 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: Open Food Facts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Food_Facts
Open Food Facts Website
https://world.openfoodfacts.org/
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Auld Lang Syne” played by Mundo Juillerat
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
INGREDIENTS 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 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:
Yuka Website
Food Navigator Magazine: Five Years of Yuka
Wired Magazine: Scan Your Shipping Cart with Yuka and Make Healthier Choices
https://www.wired.com/story/yuka-app/
Environmental Working Group Website
EWG Consumer Guides
https://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides
Wikipedia: Environmental Working Group
Food Revolution: How to Start an Indoor Garden
The Spruce: How to Grow Sprouts
Home Microgreens: Podcast
https://homemicrogreens.com/microgreens-podcast/
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “In the Hall of the Mountain King” produced by Kevin MacLeod based on the classical piece by Edvard Grieg.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
INGREDIENTS 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 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 the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Isolated” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
INGREDIENTS 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:
Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein
References:
Food Ingredients First: JBS to Open Brazil’s First Cultivated Protein Research Center
Food Ingredients First: Mane and Newform Foods to Create Hybrid Meat Products by Blending Plant-Based Protein
The Guardian: Ultra-processed Food Raises Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Two Studies Show
The Guardian: The Guardian View on Ultra-processed Food: Blame Business, Not Consumers
National Public Radio: Fed-up Consumers Are Increasingly Going After Food Companies for Misleading Claims
Food Revolution Blog: Heavy Metals in Chocolate: The Lead and Cadmium Concern
The Guardian: Salt-free Diet Can Reduce Risk of Heart Problems by Almost 20%
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Happy Boy” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
INGREDIENTS 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.
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
References:
Code of Federal Regulations: Title 21 /Chapter 1/Subchapter B/Part 101
Open Oregon Education Resources: “Understanding Food Labels”
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “My Lonely Journey” courtesy of Alex Zavesa.
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
Food additives … everybody’s favorite subject! This FLR episode looks at how food additives get approved (or not) for inclusion in the American food supply. Some shocking reveals are made. We are likely not as protected as we think we are. Listen in and pick up some interesting facts.
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
References:
Food Safety News: The GRAS Process – How Companies Legally Add Ingredients to Food
Select Committee on GRAS Substances (Substances Submitted for Approval 1972 to 1980)
National Resources Defense Council: Generally Recognized As Secret
FDA: Understanding How the FDA Regulates Food Additives and GRAS Ingredients
FDA: FDA Removes 7 Synthetic Flavoring Substances from Food Additives List
FDA: Substances Added to Food
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “My Lonely Journey” courtesy of Alex Zavesa.
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
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.
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
References:
None
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “El Gringo” courtesy of Kinemesis.
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
This short episode has been watered down. I address the subject of water, specifically how we buy it, why we buy it, and how that leads to expensive decisions. Which is better, tap water or bottled water? Are we being bamboozled by megacompanies like Coca Cola, Pepsico, and Nestle? Let’s dig into that subject.
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
References:
U.S. News: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water: Which Is Better?
Environmental Working Group: Tap Water Database
Consumer Reports: What’s Really in Your Bottled Water?
Consumer Reports: Quality Reports for Bottled Water
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Deadly Roulette” courtesy of Kevin MacLoed.
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
FLR 077: Lab Meat --- The Next Food Revolution?
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: None
In this news show, the supposed next food revolution is discussed through recent news stories. Whether we’re ready for it or not, the advent of cultivated meat is at our doorstep. How will you react to this forthcoming brave new world of food?
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
References:
The Guardian: Taste Testing Australia’s First Lab-Grown Pork
NPR: A Jumbo Meatball Made from a Wooly Mammoth
Vow Food Company Website
The Guardian: US Declares Lab-Grown Meat Safe to Eat in Groundbreaking Move
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Concerto for 4 Box Cello” courtesy of David Hilowitz.