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Ep. 017 - Grassfed, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Natural... Are the Big Food Buzzwords Worth It?
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In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Mike throws Jamie a pop-quiz-style twist to the format as they dive into what's been coined "greenwashing" or "health halos" as the buzzwords Big Food uses to convince you to buy their foods because these words have become known to signify or indicate healthier food options. The problem is, the front of the package doesn't always align with what you see on the back when you flip it over to read the nutrition facts and ingredients.
06:03 - GLUTEN FREE
08:39 - Email Jamie for a link to a sourdough recipe that is actually easy to understand - jbelz@nutritionaltherapy.com
10:20 - GRASSFED
18:47 - NATURAL
21:36 - ORGANIC
28:55 - LOW FAT or FAT FREE
29:21 - PLANT BASED
31:26 - SUGAR FREE (Sugar alcohols, sugar substitutes, aspartame, Stevia)
The cost of food has climbed exponentially with rocketing inflation over the past few years. Learn what these terms mean and the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to the marketing mayhem on our grocery store shelves. What's worth the spend and what's just a "greenwashing" money grab.
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Here's the link to the study Jamie mentioned regarding sugar substitutes and weight gain:
Pub Med Article: The impact of artificial sweeteners on Body Weight Control and Glucose Homeostasis
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