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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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Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: soluble corn fiber
The program for today explores an old subject: breakfast cereals. I reminisce a little about the start of the podcast and will play you a never-heard-before clip. Then I tackle the sugary realm of breakfast cereals trying to answer the question: Is there a difference between eating cereal for breakfast and just downing cookies? In this investigation, I take a close look at 12 cereals that you’ll likely see in your local grocery store and categorize them as good or bad.
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:
Ready-to-Eat Cold Cereal Facts:
Environmental Working Group Report on Cereals
Cereal Facts from Credit Donkey
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for Children, 2002 to 2005
Soluble Corn Fiber
Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Scheming" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
In this abbreviated episode, you will learn about some of the online resources I use when I want to find information about processed food ingredients and their nutritional properties. You may want to make note of these sources for future reference.
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:
USDA Food Composition Database
US Economic Research Service New Products
FDA’s Substances Added to Foods
Bakerpedia’s Index of Baking Ingredients
http://bakerpedia.com/ingredients/
Whole Foods’ Unacceptable Ingredients for Food
Nutrition Value Website
https://www.nutritionvalue.org/
US Government’s Dietary Guidelines
US Code of Federal Regulations & Food Standard of Identities
European Food Additives and the E-Numbering System
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Sneaky Snitch" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Sunday Dec 30, 2018
Sunday Dec 30, 2018
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none
This is another news show relating stories that appeared in 2018. After podcasting for 2 1/2 years, I finally get around to addressing Genetically Modified Organisms in our food supply and what our federal government is doing about them. Then, I explore some stories about little known toxins in processed foods and why the Food & Drug Administration changed its mind about the safety of some of the common flavorings used in beverages, ice creams, candy, and baked goods. Don't touch that processed food until you listen to this 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 using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
References:
Lexology Website, “USDA Proposes National Bio-engineered Food Labeling Disclosure Rules”
D. Supra Website, “USDA Publishes Final Rule Establishing GMO Disclosure Requirements”
Federal Register, “National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard”
https://federalregister.gov/d/2018-27283
Healthline.com, “Why Dining Out Can Increase Your Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals”
National Institutes of Health, “Endocrine Disrupters”
Science Daily, “Butter flavoring ingredient in microwave popcorn, thought safe for food industry workers, is a respiratory hazard.”
American Journal of Pathology, “Respiratory and Olfactory Cytotoxicity of Inhaled 2,3-Pentanedione in Sprague-Dawley Rats”
Fox News, “Dozens More Breakfast Foods Test Positive for Trace Amounts of Weed Killer”
CNN, “FDA Revokes Use of Seven Food Additives.”
YouTube, “FDA Bans These – After 50+ Years of Use!”
Book: “A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives”
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Google Docs: Essays on GMOs
GMOs Part 1: We Are Immersed in a Sea of GMOs
GMOs Part 2: Ten Reasons Not to Consume GMO Products
GMOs Part 3: Examining the Benefits of GMO Crops
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Sneaky Snitch" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid/Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose/Sodium aluminum phosphate/Sodium erythorbate/Ammonium chloride/Calcium iodate/Calcium Citrate
The program for today continues the intermittent series on fast food restaurants. For this episode, I wanted to see how bad it gets in terms of unhealthy food, so I searched for 3 of the worst fast food entrees served in the United States. I think you’ll be surprised at some of the findings.
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:
Insider Magazine, “The Highest Calorie Menu Items You Can Order from 20 Fast-Food Chains”
Eat This, “100 Unhealthiest Fast Foods on the Planet”
Burger King Restaurant
Hardee’s Restaurant
Panera Bread Restaurant
Food Dive Magazine, “Pour Some Sugar on Me: Cereal Gets Sweeter”
Google Docs: Data for Ingredients and Nutrition for Burger King, Hardee’s and Panera’s Entrees
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Private Eye" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
In today’s show, you’ll once again get to test your knowledge of processed foods. There will be a quiz covering the previous 7 shows, BUT don’t panic. Don’t get nervous. Don’t bail out on me. What’s the worst thing that can happen? As Alfred E. Newman used to say, “Not to worry!” 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 using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
References:
Consumer Reports: “Are Banned Drugs in Your Meat?”
YouTube: “What’s Really in Your Meat?”
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Not As It Seems" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Sunday Sep 30, 2018
Sunday Sep 30, 2018
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: fumaric acid
This is the second program on the subject of fast food restaurants. I will be pitting two icons of Mexican-style food: Chipotle Mexican Grill vs. Taco Bell. Which is healthier? Which is worse? I will be analyzing both ingredients and nutrition values in a single meal in each restaurant. Be prepared for a few surprises. Hang onto your seats for this will be a data driven ride!
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:
Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant
Taco Bell Restaurant
Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us [Book]
Google Docs: Data for Ingredients and Nutrition for Chipotle Burrito Meal and Taco Bell Burrito Meals
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Private Eye" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
This program is another in the irregular series called "Hidden Ingredients in Food" where I talk about chemicals that will likely never show up on a food label. The subject today is beef. Sounds simple enough, right? What kinds of hidden ingredients could wind up in a natural product like beef, you ask? Well, there’s a lot to talk about, from cradle to grave, so to speak. By the end, you may be a bit surprised, even a little astonished, or possibly a bit alarmed. We’ll see.
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:
For this episode, the citations are too numerous to list here, so they are included in a Google Docs file which can be accessed using the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d0eC7wS6DBS3moPH88wdFipqZff_c-qycocTWlpQmPo/edit
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Private Eye" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Monday Jul 30, 2018
Monday Jul 30, 2018
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
Today's show is a re-cast. I talk about merchandising. Long before you get to the label on a food package to evaluate whether the food is good for you or not, there are various influences at play that may be unconsciously directing you to a particular product. Some of those influences are need, desire, habit, coupon incentives, advertising, marketing, product placement, and merchandising. That latter influence, merchandising, is probably the one influence that people are least familiar with. Come with me on a tour of your local grocery store and learn about merchandising practices.
Show Notes:
To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks
A video version of the original podcast (Episode #8) is available at YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RthVJ4vHASU
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:
How Visual Merchandising Can Help Boost Supermarket Spending
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Fluffing the Duck" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Monday Jun 25, 2018
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: none
This is another show devoted to recent news stories popping up all over the internet. Today, I will showcase “clean food,” a new trend in the food industry just getting its feet wet. I’ll explore the “whats” and “whys” of “clean food,” a phrase that we’ll be hearing lots about in the near future, particularly as regards the meat industry. Then, for story #2, it’s finally almost here … the long-promised revision to the Nutrition Facts Label and the launching of the restaurant mandate. I’ll be getting into the weeds concerning both of those upcoming changes.
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 a podcast app available for smart phones or tablets. Just search under Food Labels Revealed.
References:
Food Navigator Magazine: Clean Foods
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Clean Foods
Munchies Website: Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Disaster
Pillsbury Company
Food Business News: Clean Labels
Wikipedia: Cultured Meat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultured_meat
Wall Street Journal: “Sizzling Steaks May Soon Be Lab Grown”
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Menu Labeling Requirements
High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Displaced Memories" courtesy of David Hilowitz
Friday Jun 01, 2018
Friday Jun 01, 2018
INGREDIENT OF THE DAY: propylene glycol alginate
In this show, I’ll examine in detail the ingredient compositions and nutritional breakdowns of two similar meals from two fast food restaurants to answer such questions as: (1) Is there really a difference between fast food and the types of highly processed foods found in the typical grocery store?; (2) Are the rumors true that fast food is intrinsically unhealthy?; and (3) In terms of ingredients and nutrients, how similar are fast food meals in different restaurants? Hang onto your seats; this is going to be a data driven ride!
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:
McDonald’s Restaurant
Burger King Restaurant
YouTube Video: McDonald’s vs. Burger King
Natural “Beef” Flavor in McDonald’s French Fries
United States Department of Agriculture: Estimated Calorie Needs Per Day
How Stuff Works: Basal Metabolic Rate
NutriStrategy: Calories Burned During Exercise
Google Docs: Data for Ingredients and Nutrition for Big Mac vs. Whopper
Recommended Documentaries:
- Fast Food Nation
- Super Size Me
- Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini
Outro music is "Fluffing the Duck" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod