Are the healthy food alternatives you're eating actually as good as you think they are for your health? 

Today, Jenn is going through some of the common snack options that are marketed as healthy to determine if they are in fact a healthy alternative. From dried fruit to veggie chips, to meal delivery services and more, she is hitting it all. She breaks down the nutrient facts in a variety of options and gives advice on what other healthier options may be. Don’t be fooled by the labels and marketing, tune in to hear if these options truly are healthy for you. 

The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

IN THIS EPISODE:

●   [5:37] Are dried apricots healthy? 

●   [9:00] Are veggie chips actually a healthier alternative to potato chips?

●   [14:14] Are Kind Bars the healthiest snack bar option on the market?

●   [17:05] Why fiber is so important.

●   [18:50] Why do manufacturers choose less healthful ingredients? 

●   [20:00] What is in bottled smoothies/juices and are they good for you?

●   [23:38] Why is it important to chew your food for fiber intake vs. drinking a shake?

●   [25:47] Is oatmeal a healthy breakfast option? 

●   [28:15] Is Vitamin Water good for you?

●   [30:06] What can you add to your water that’s not fruit to make it more flavorful? 

●   [31:18] What are the benefits of warm lemon water in the morning?

●   [34:58] Is Lenny & Larry’s complete cookie a good road trip snack?

●   [39:00] Are tortilla wraps a good swap for bread?

●   [42:38] Are meal box delivery services a good option? 

●   [46:53] What is in Beyond Meat and Impossible Burgers and is it good for you?

●   [50:30] Jenn’s thoughts on seedless fruits.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

●   Fiber keeps us full for longer, helps with sustained energy and it also supports regular elimination. 

●   Frozen organic fruits and vegetables are a great alternative to fresh organic fruit and vegetables. 

●   Don’t be fooled by the marketing on the labels of your food. Check the ingredients and the nutrient facts to determine if an item is actually going to be a health benefit for you.

QUOTES: 

“Calories aren't the whole thing, we want to know what the calories are made of.” - Jenn Trepeck

“We can't really trust what's on the front of a package.” - Jenn Trepeck

“When we’re hungry, fridge first.” - Jenn Trepeck

“The bottom line is that everything that we are looking at, has a label.” - Jenn Trepeck

“If you stick to the foods that don’t require you to read a label, you’ll be hands down better off.” - Jenn Trepeck  

“It’s a tough world because this is where the money goes, if we stop giving the money to these companies, if we start to put the money in our farmers and going to farmers markets or looking for actual real whole foods, we’re going to create more of that market.” - Jenn Trepeck

RESOURCES:

Ep 38 - My Five Cents Podcast - Featuring Jenn

My Five Cents Podcast

Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

A Salad With a Side of Fries

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