In this episode we are breaking down all the jargon and misconceptions around common food categorizations! Organic, non-GMO, no added sugars, “low sodium”, additives, pesticides, cage-free? We break down what these terms really mean, which are regulated by the government, and the impact they have on our health and nutrition. This will help you feel more informed and less overwhelmed by misleading labels, ads, and branding on your next grocery trip. Please note, we are not nutritionists, but have cited our sources from our personal research below.

Sources:

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-processed-foods-and-why-it-is-so-hard-to-quit-them#:~:text=Processed%20foods%20generally%20have%20been,even%20has%20cancer%2Dfighting%20agents. 

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002435.htm

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/common-food-additives-and-chemicals-harmful-to-children-2018072414326 

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-food-additives-you-should-avoid/ 

https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2023/scientists-build-a-healthy-dietary-pattern-using-ultra-processed-foods/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20NOVA%20scale,4

https://myllu.llu.edu/llussconnect/story/?id=1888

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/your-healthy-food-term-glossary_b_576c25c6e4b00bcf0a39143f 

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https://certifiedhumane.org/decoding-carton-buy-clean-humane-eggs/

https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/research-shows-eggs-pastured-chickens-may-be-more-nutritious/) 

https://extension.umn.edu/pasture-based-dairy/grass-fed-cows-produce-healthier-milk 

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/how-read-food-and-beverage-labels

https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/serving-size-new-nutrition-facts-label#:~:text=By%20law%2C%20serving%20sizes%20must,typically%20eat%20and%20drink%20today. 

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-label-guide/ 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499909/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263028#empty-calories

https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/whats-new-nutrition-facts-label

https://www.chiropractor-alexandria.com/blog/68815-history-of-the-2000-calorie-diet

https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/nutrition-panels-and-food-labels/the-basics-of-the-nutrition-facts-label

https://www.nist.gov/how-do-you-measure-it/how-do-you-know-your-foods-nutrition-facts-label-accurate