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Do you ever find yourself staring at ingredient labels but aren’t really sure what you’re looking at? Gary Brecka is breaking down how to decode the ingredient list and what to avoid. The food industry has begun to list “category summaries” rather than direct ingredient names for ingredients that they label as questionable. You’ve seen labels like “heart healthy” and “all natural” but what does that actually mean? From High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) to the surprising dangers of sodium nitrates and nitrites, Gary shares the top 5 ingredients you should steer clear of and how to replace them. Tune in and take control of your health, one label at a time!

00:00 - How to Read Ingredient Labels & What To Avoid!

00:41 - Why you need to learn how to read an ingredient label.

01:56 - What are the dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup? (HFCS)

04:52 - What are nitrates (or sodium nitrates) and how can I avoid them?

06:06 - Are artificial sweeteners bad for you?

09:39 - Why you should avoid hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils at all cost.

Studies Mentioned:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30318075/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28198207/#:~:text=Aspartame%20(%CE%B1%2Daspartyl%2Dl,anxiety%2C%20depression%2C%20and%20insomnia

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