Food Labels Revealed Podcast

Food Labels Revealed

Mel Weinstein
Food Labels Revealed will shed some light onto the sometimes mysterious and inscrutable food ingredients label , which is found on all processed food containers.
FLR 086:  Another News Show
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Mel scours the internet to find recent news stories about the American food system, which are posted at the Food Labels Revealed Podcast page on Facebook.  Six stories are selected for review and commentary on the subject of health taxes, cognitive decline, snacking, and the hazards of ultra-processed foods. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Beverage Daily: The Iconic Nacho Cheese Taste of Doritos Imbued into a First-of-its-Kind Spirit http://tinyurl.com/3ufykdn9 National Public Radio: Cities with Soda Taxes Saw Sales of Sugary Drinks Fall as Prices Rose http://tinyurl.com/ye29yuj4 The Guardian: Colombia Passes Ambitious ‘Junk Food Law’ to Tackle Lifestyle Diseases http://tinyurl.com/ytar6hs2 Science Daily: US Adults Eat a Meal’s Worth of Calories of Snacks in a Day http://tinyurl.com/38yxjmys Science Daily: Following a Mediterranean Diet Reduces the Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older People http://tinyurl.com/3ee639y5 The Guardian: Why Are 1 in 7 of Us Addicted to Ultra-processed Foods? http://tinyurl.com/mr4btppx Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Happy Boy” by Kevin MacLeod
Feb 1, 2024
22 min
FLR 085:  Food Scanning Apps – Part 2
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This is the second episode of a two-part series describing several smart phone apps to assist consumers to make smart decisions when considering the purchase of commercial foods.  The main considerations are nutritional quality and the degree of processing (industrialization).  Two other food scanning apps are reviewed in this instructional audio.  Smart phone required. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Wikipedia: Open Food Facts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Food_Facts Open Food Facts Website https://world.openfoodfacts.org/ Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Auld Lang Syne” played by Mundo Juillerat
Dec 31, 2023
22 min
FLR 084:  Food Scanning Apps - Part 1
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None How much better the commercial food world would be if a shopper could look at the front of a food package and in a few moments judge how healthy that product is in terms of its nutritional value and the degree of processing?  That’s the subject of today’s episode.  Smart phone required. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Yuka Website https://yuka.io/en/ Food Navigator Magazine: Five Years of Yuka https://tinyurl.com/yl8yd8ew Wired Magazine: Scan Your Shipping Cart with Yuka and Make Healthier Choices https://www.wired.com/story/yuka-app/ Environmental Working Group Website https://www.ewg.org/ EWG Consumer Guides https://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides Wikipedia: Environmental Working Group https://tinyurl.com/ytvhgowc Food Revolution: How to Start an Indoor Garden https://tinyurl.com/2x4pqu65 The Spruce: How to Grow Sprouts https://tinyurl.com/y67nexl7 Home Microgreens: Podcast https://homemicrogreens.com/microgreens-podcast/ Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “In the Hall of the Mountain King” produced by Kevin MacLeod based on the classical piece by Edvard Grieg.
Dec 1, 2023
28 min
FLR 083:  Rules to Eat By
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None I introduce the self-proclaimed Rules to Eat By in this world of overly processed foods that most of us live in.  I share some personal history as a navigator in that world and a good example of someone who came to realize that sugary, fatty, and salty commercial foods were slowly doing me harm. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: None Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Isolated” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.
Oct 31, 2023
19 min
FLR 082:  Another News Show
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None From the latest headlines in food science and research, I report on lab meat, ultra-processed foods, false claims, the bad side of salt, and toxic chocolate. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com FLR Book: Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating? by Mel Weinstein https://tinyurl.com/59x3vk2c References: Food Ingredients First: JBS to Open Brazil’s First Cultivated Protein Research Center https://tinyurl.com/4895xjwy Food Ingredients First: Mane and Newform Foods to Create Hybrid Meat Products by Blending Plant-Based Protein https://tinyurl.com/5yxeaadr The Guardian: Ultra-processed Food Raises Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Two Studies Show https://tinyurl.com/yc5kf4zs The Guardian: The Guardian View on Ultra-processed Food: Blame Business, Not Consumers https://tinyurl.com/4fap6f2r National Public Radio: Fed-up Consumers Are Increasingly Going After Food Companies for Misleading Claims https://tinyurl.com/5fpt6n3v Food Revolution Blog: Heavy Metals in Chocolate: The Lead and Cadmium Concern https://tinyurl.com/4xv74xbp The Guardian: Salt-free Diet Can Reduce Risk of Heart Problems by Almost 20% https://tinyurl.com/3bva6j5b Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Happy Boy” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.
Sep 30, 2023
30 min
FLR 081:  Diving Deep into the Nutrition Facts Label
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None We’re talking about food labels --- one of the greatest gifts provided to the American people by their government, i.e., the Nutrition Facts Label.  Join Mel as he takes a deep dive into the arcane and murky world of the Code of Federal Regulation, a realm so obscure that only an expert speaker in governese can make sense of it.  He tries … he fails … but still manages to deliver some useful information about that iconic, dense, and ubiquitous food label. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com References: Code of Federal Regulations: Title 21 /Chapter 1/Subchapter B/Part 101 https://tinyurl.com/yc738v9e Open Oregon Education Resources:  “Understanding Food Labels” https://tinyurl.com/476r3j8p Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “My Lonely Journey” courtesy of Alex Zavesa.
Aug 31, 2023
30 min
FLR 080:  How Are Food Additives Regulated?
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Food additives … everybody’s favorite subject!  This FLR episode looks at how food additives get approved (or not) for inclusion in the American food supply.  Some shocking reveals are made.  We are likely not as protected as we think we are.  Listen in and pick up some interesting facts. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com References: Food Safety News:  The GRAS Process – How Companies Legally Add Ingredients to Food https://tinyurl.com/477t2p6z Select Committee on GRAS Substances (Substances Submitted for Approval 1972 to 1980) https://tinyurl.com/3tmyd2df National Resources Defense Council: Generally Recognized As Secret https://tinyurl.com/n9zpdpac FDA:  Understanding How the FDA Regulates Food Additives and GRAS Ingredients https://tinyurl.com/yc2vdkdu FDA:  FDA Removes 7 Synthetic Flavoring Substances from Food Additives List https://tinyurl.com/3k9z24jh FDA:  Substances Added to Food https://tinyurl.com/2ruezz8u Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “My Lonely Journey” courtesy of Alex Zavesa.
Jul 31, 2023
30 min
FLR 079:  Your Processed Food Score
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None In today’s show, we’re going to delve into your knowledge of food ingredients.  Yes, that means there’s a quiz, BUT don’t panic.  Don’t get nervous.  Don’t get your cheat notes out.  It’s all for fun and education.  Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com References: None Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “El Gringo” courtesy of Kinemesis.
Jun 30, 2023
41 min
FLR 078:  Water, Water Everywhere
INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This short episode has been watered down.  I address the subject of water, specifically how we buy it, why we buy it, and how that leads to expensive decisions.  Which is better, tap water or bottled water?  Are we being bamboozled by megacompanies like Coca Cola, Pepsico, and Nestle?  Let’s dig into that subject. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com References: U.S. News:  Bottled Water vs. Tap Water: Which Is Better? https://tinyurl.com/85rmes3c Environmental Working Group:  Tap Water Database https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/ Consumer Reports:  What’s Really in Your Bottled Water? https://tinyurl.com/mpbesrzp Consumer Reports:  Quality Reports for Bottled Water https://tinyurl.com/4ynd2p2w Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Deadly Roulette” courtesy of Kevin MacLoed.
Jun 1, 2023
19 min
FLR 077:  Lab Meat --- The Next Food Revolution?
FLR 077:  Lab Meat --- The Next Food Revolution? INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None In this news show, the supposed next food revolution is discussed through recent news stories.  Whether we’re ready for it or not, the advent of cultivated meat is at our doorstep.  How will you react to this forthcoming brave new world of food? Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. Website:  www.foodlabelsrevealed.com References: The Guardian:  Taste Testing Australia’s First Lab-Grown Pork https://tinyurl.com/mryy75nr NPR:  A Jumbo Meatball Made from a Wooly Mammoth https://tinyurl.com/43bdavup Vow Food Company Website https://www.vowfood.com/ The Guardian:  US Declares Lab-Grown Meat Safe to Eat in Groundbreaking Move https://tinyurl.com/3z7s5ypp Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Concerto for 4 Box Cello” courtesy of David Hilowitz.
Apr 30, 2023
26 min
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