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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
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.
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: Bamboo Fiber, Citrus Fiber, Eucheuma Seaweed, and Ferric Pyrophosphate
In Great Britain, but not in the USA, Burger King is adding new plant-based sandwiches to their menu. This episode explores the 100% vegan version of a chicken and bacon analog looking at both the ingredient content and the nutritional profile. Also, a recent announcement by the American Academy of Pediatrics on the subject of childhood obesity is reviewed.
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:
Amazon website for the FLR book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed, What Are You Eating?
Totally Vegan Buzz: Burger King UK to Launch Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger …
La Vie Foods website: Bakon
https://www.laviefoods.com/en/nutrition/
Violife Company website: American Cheese
https://violifefoods.com/us/product/just-like-american-sandwich-slices/
The Vegetarian Butcher website: Vegan Chicken
https://www.thevegetarianbutcher.co.uk/products/retail/chickened-out-burger.html
American Academy of Pediatrics: Announcement Regarding Childhood Obesity
American Academy of Pediatrics: Clinical Practice Guideline for Childhood Obesity
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “My Lonely Journey” courtesy of Alex Zavesa.
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
INGREDIENTS 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 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:
Amazon website for the eBook: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed, What Are You Eating?
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Displaced Memories” courtesy of David Hilowitz.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
FLR returns after a hiatus with several significant announcements and celebrates with still another fast food review of a new offering from the industry.
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:
Amazon website for the eBook: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed, What Are You Eating?
Yahoo: 13 Exciting New Fast-Food Items Dropping This Week
Wendy’s: Italian Mozzarella Triple Cheeseburger
As Mentioned in the Episode, Sign-up for a free FLR eBook on the Contacts page of the website [only for FLR listeners]
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Bright Wish” courtesy of Kevin McLeod
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
The host makes an important announcement about the near future of the podcast. This episode includes a replay of Episode #15, the first FLR quiz.
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: none
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
How do new food additives make it into the food supply? They have to get a nod from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). In this episode, we take a look at the FDA review process and then examine a handful of proposed additives in the FDA queue to see what may show up in the processed foods of the 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 Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
References:
Substances Added to Food https://www.cfsanappsexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/?set=FoodSubstances
GRAS Notices
https://www.cfsanappsexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/index.cfm?set=GRASNotices
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Bright Wish” courtesy of Kevin McLeod
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
Since 2016, I’ve been reeling against overly processed foods in the American diet (also called hyper-processed or ultraprocessed foods). My main objective has been to educate people about the industrialized ingredients in those foods, as well as raise awareness about the health detriments associated with them. It’s one thing to simply imply that industrial foods are bad for us, but it’s another thing to provide scientific evidence of that view. Fortunately, since about 2009, a number of research groups from around the world (not so much in the USA) have been studying this question. In today's au natural podcast episode, I take a pretty deep dive into one of the largest nutrition/health studies ever conducted: the NutriNet-Santé Cohort French project. Come join me as I dissect one of the scientific papers that emerged from that project dealing with coronary vascular disease, the #1 human killer in the world.
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:
British Medical Journal article: “Ultra-processed Food Intake and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Prospective Cohort Study.”
tinyurl.com/2p99v9xp
MUSIC:
Intro music none
Outro music: none