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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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Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
INGREDIENTS 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
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:
Daily Mail, “Revealed, the Reason Why Obese People May Be More at Risk of Coronavirus”
CNN, “How to Strengthen Your Immunity During the Coronavirus Pandemic” https://tinyurl.com/tugpkbr
Science Direct, “The Impact of Nutrition on COVID-19”
Nutrients Journal, “COVID-19: The Inflammation Link and the Role of Nutrition in Potential Mitigation”
CDC, “Obesity and COVID-19”
PCRM, “Diet Can Fight Diseases Linked to Poor COVID-19 Outcomes”
Web MD, “Coronavirus and High Blood Pressure: What’s the Link?”
CDC, “Preliminary Estimates of the Prevalence of Selected Underlying Health Conditions Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019”
CDC, “The Difference Between Flu and COVID-19”
British Medical Journal, “Association Between Consumption of Ultra-processed Foods and All Cause Mortality”
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is “Comfortable Mystery 3” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
INGREDIENTS 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:
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:
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”
The Guardian Article, “Boris Johnson: Obesity Drive Will Not Be 'Bossy or Nannying'”
Digital NHS, “Obesity Increased in Reception Children in 2018-19”
Huffington Post Article, “Just How Natural Are 'Natural Flavors,' Anyway?”
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”
Big Think Article, “Obesity in America vs Europe: 2 Maps Explain It All”
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.
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
INGREDIENTS 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. Even I was surprised at some of the items I dug up during the research for the show.
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:
The Lancet Journal, “A Future for the World’s Children”
The Convention on the Rights of the Child
Child Stats, America’s Children at a Glance
2019 Health of Women and Children Report
2015 Times Article, “U.S. Ranks Worst Developed Country for Maternal Health”
American Psychological Association, “The Impact of Food Advertising on Childhood Obesity”
No link permitted.
WebMD, “Fight Junk Food Marketing to Kids”
Food Navigator, “Childhood Obesity: Research Backs Case for Stricter Advertising Regulations”
Science News, “Early Signs of Heart Disease Found in Children”
WebMD, “Child Heart Disease Risks on the Rise”
Prevention Institute, “The Facts on Junk Food Marketing and Kids”
Amazon: “The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness” by Douglas Lisle and Alan Goldhamer
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Displaced Memories" courtesy of David Hilowitz
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
INGREDIENT 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 Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
References:
Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, Mined, and Manipulated into What America Eats by Steve Ettlinger
The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor by Mark Schatzker
Food Additives: A Shopper’s Guide to What’s Safe & What’s Not by Christine Farlow
Pandora's Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over the American Meal by Melanie Warner
The Food That Built America (Video)
A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives by Ruth Winter
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Displaced Memories" courtesy of David Hilowitz
Saturday May 30, 2020
Saturday May 30, 2020
INGREDIENT 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 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 "Isolated" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
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 subscribed to at the iTunes store or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
References:
Swindled: The Dark History of Food Fraud from Poisoned Candy to Counterfeit Coffee by Bee Wilson
The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum
FDA Database: Substances Added to Food
Smithsonian Magazine: Where Did the FDA Come From and What Does It Do
Cranford, New Jersey Neighborhood Newsletter: Historic Resident Fought for Pure Food Laws
FDA Consumer Magazine: The Story of the Laws Behind the Labels
FDA: Sugar, A Cautionary Tale
Food Safety News: The GRAS Process
Public Integrity: Why the FDA Really Doesn’t Know What’s in Your Food
NPR: Why the FDA Has Never Looked at Some of the Additives in Our Food
Natural Resources Defense Council: Generally Recognized as Secret
North Dakota State University: Overview of FDA’s GRAS
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Happy Boy" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
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 eaters. Along the way, I come across some new and unusual ingredients and additives.
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 Labels Revealed.
References:
Morningstar Foods
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/products.html
Sweet Earth Foods
https://www.sweetearthfoods.com/
Daiya Foods
Miyoko’s Creamery
Vegg Foods
Just Foods
https://www.ju.st/en-us/products/consumer/egg/egg
Ben & Jerry’s Non-Dairy Ice Cream
https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/non-dairy
Meat Glue
http://www.cookingissues.com/transglutaminase-aka-meat-glue/index.html
Entry on Veganism - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism
Vegetarianism by Country
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism_by_country#India
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Derp Nugget" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
INGREDIENTS 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 interesting discoveries.
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 Labels Revealed.
References:
Ketogenic Diet Food List: Everything You Need to Know
https://www.ruled.me/ketogenic-diet-food-list/
Everything You Need to Know About the Ketogenic Diet: What It Is, How It Works, and What You Can and Can’t Eat
https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/ketogenic-diet/
Is the keto diet for you? A Mayo expert weighs in
https://www.mayoclinic.org/is-the-keto-diet-for-you-a-mayo-expert-weighs-in/art-20457595
Ketogenic Diet and Epilepsy: What We Know So Far
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6361831/
The Easy Ketogenic Macro Calculator
https://perfectketo.com/keto-macro-calculator/
MCT Powder: How it Works, Comparison to MCT Oils, and Review of MCT Powder Products
https://ketosource.co/mct-powder/
Monk Fruit Extract: Zero calories, but worth the cost?
https://allnaturalideas.com/monk-fruit-extract/
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Tears of a Clown" courtesy of Audiobinger
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
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
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 Labels Revealed.
References:
The Exam Room Podcast: “The Truth About Gluten”
Celiac Disease Foundation
Real Clear Science: “Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity May Not Exist”
FDA: Gluten and Food Labeling
Self.com: “16 Delicious Gluten-Free Products You Can Buy at the Supermarket”
Real Simple.com: “The Best Gluten-Free Food at Your Grocery Store”
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Tears of a Clown" courtesy of Audiobinger
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
INGREDIENTS 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.
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 Labels Revealed.
References:
New Food Economy: “How Crisco Toppled Lard and Made Americans Believers in Industrial Food”
Daily Mail: “Junk Food’s Immediate Impact on Your Cells”
NPR: “The FDA Will Decide Whether 26 Ingredients Count As Fiber”
FDA: “The Declaration of Certain Isolated or Synthetic Non-Digestible Carbohydrates as Dietary Fiber on Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels: Guidance for Industry”
BBC: “The Bizarre Rise of Fast Food Fused with Snack Foods”
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