Food Labels Revealed

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None In this, the last episode of the podcast, I look back over the previous 9 years to share memories, to talk about the most relevant, meaningful, and surprising learnings, and relate some of my favorite shows.  The programs will continue to be available online, so please share them with your acquaintances, friends, and family to continue to spread the knowledge of how many of the giant food manufacturers have hijacked the American food system and robbed many people of healthy lives. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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 a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None In this second episode that reviews toxic additives that wind up in our food supply, I look at three more examples.  In California, these additives were banned in 2023 as part of the California Food Safety Act since the federal government was dragging its feet.  Since then, the FDA has acted on several petitions to extend the bans nationally.  Other toxic additives that have not been banned are briefly reviewed to expose the extent of the problems.  Most of these dangerous additives have been utilized in the American food system for many years.  Many of us have been exposed to them since birth.  Lastly, I make a significant announcement about the Food Labels Revealed podcast. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Environmental Working Group: A Baker's Dozen of Food Chemicals the FDA Should Ban Next https://tinyurl.com/538f4v75 MSN: How Potentially Harmful Additives Have Sneaked into America's Food https://tinyurl.com/yc3d9c9v Pub Med: Chemical Food Safety Issues in the US: Past, Present, and Future https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19719131/ Eat This: 23 Worst Food Additives in America https://www.eatthis.com/worst-food-additives/ Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Grinnin' in Your Face” by Eddie James House, Jr.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Throughout both modern and ancient human history harmful ingredients, intentionally or unintentionally, have wound up in commercial foods.  On the intentional side, that practice is called swindling or introducing improvements to make products better.  Either way, the object is to make more money.  On the unintentional side, the addition of poisons to foods is accidental.  In this episode, a few examples of the former are examined taken from the early 20th century. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Scientific American: How a Chemist and His ‘Poison Squad' Inspired the First Food Safety Regulations https://tinyurl.com/27va3ke3 McGill University, Canada: A Carcinogen in Bread https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/carcinogen-bread Consumer Reports: 5 Dangerous Ingredients That Are in Our Food but Shouldn't Be https://tinyurl.com/222r9w37 National Institutes of Health: The Demise of Artificial Trans Fat: A History of a Public Health Achievement https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8452362/ Wikipedia: Pure Food and Drug Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pure_Food_and_Drug_Act Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Tears of a Clown” by AudioBinger.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  Konjac For the first time in its history, the FLR podcast examines a national donut chain.  The ingredients and nutritional values of 3 donuts are discussed along with the history of the Dunkin' Donut Company.  How many ingredients can a single donut hold?  We learn that humans should not live on donuts alone. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Dunkin' Donuts https://tinyurl.com/ynf2xxym Liveabout.com: The History of Dunkin' Donuts https://www.liveabout.com/the-history-of-dunkin-donuts-3973232 Marketing Scoop: Definitive Ranking of the Most Popular Dunkin' Donuts https://www.marketingscoop.com/consumer/most-popular-dunkin-donuts/ Dunkin' Donuts Homepage https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Auld Lang Syne” by Mundo Juillerat.

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.  Four stories are selected for review and commentary on the subject of ultra-processed foods, butter made out of air, meat and type 2 diabetes, and re-invented Doritos … a little healthier. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: The Guardian, “20 Ways to Cut Down on UPFs While Still Eating What You Love www.theguardian.com /lifeandstyle/article/2024/sep/05/the-experts-dietitians-on-20-ways-to-cut-down-on-upfs-while-still-eating-what-you-love Smithsonian Magazine, “New Butter Made from Carbon Dioxide” www.smithsonianmag.com /smart-news/new-butter-made-from-carbon-dioxide-tastes-like-the-real-dairy-product-startup-says-180984717/ Science Daily, “Red and Processed Meat Consumption Associated with Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk” www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2024/08/240820221808.htm Mirror, Doritos Makes Huge Change to Popular Flavors www.mirror.co.uk /money/doritos-makes-huge-change-popular-33868638 Music: Intro music is a clip from the "Peter Gunn Theme” by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Happy Boy” by Kevin MacLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 7 in which I interview Dr. Kellogg for the last time and ask some personal questions about his life. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) PBS American Experience Documentary: “The Eugenics Crusade” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmRb-0v5xfI Music: Intro music is "Solace" by Scott Joplin from the film “The Sting.” Outro music is “Barrelhouse Shuffle” by Axel Zwingenberger.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 6 in which Dr. Kellogg relates the business rivalry and feud that developed between him and his brother Will in the second half of their lives … an acrimonious relationship that never healed. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) Music: Intro music is "Sunflower Slow Rag" by Scott Joplin. Outro music is “Edsel Run Boogie” by Axel Zwingenberger.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 5 in which Dr. Kellogg describes the processes by which he invented cereals, specifically flaked cereals, which revolutionized the American breakfast, and his reluctant transition from wellness guru to industrialist. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) Music: Intro music is "Easy Winners" by Scott Joplin. Outro music is “Jack's Boogie Woogie” by Axel Zwingenberger.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 4 in which Dr. Kellogg describes the establishment of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, the major mission of his life's work. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) Article: “How Dr. Kellogg's World-renowned Health Spa Made Him a Wellness Titan” https://tinyurl.com/sfrhn3w6 Article: Selling Water: How Hot Springs Became a 19th-Century American Tourist Attraction https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/11/hot-springs-19th-century-tourism/417618/ Article: “The Lost Art of Convalescence” https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/XXurkhEAACgATLgi Article: John Harvey Kellogg: The Controversial Scientist Who Became the Cereal King https://www.historyhit.com/john-harvey-kellogg/ Music: Intro music is "Boogie Woogie Be With Me" played by Axel Zwingenberger. Outro music is “Blue Note Boogie,” artist unknown.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 3 where the good doctor talks about Biologic Living, his philosophy of a healthy, long life and the basis of his medical practice and teachings. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) Music: Intro music is "The Cascades" by Scott Joplin in celebration of the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. Outro music is “Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis” recorded by S. H. Dudley in 1904.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This biographical podcast series about John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, continues with Part 2 where the good doctor talks about his boyhood and education in the Western territory of Michigan in the second half of the 19th century. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) Music: Intro music is "The Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin. Outro music is “Grinnin' in Your Face” by Eddie James House, Jr.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None With this episode begins the first biographical podcast series highlighting the life and times of John Harvey Kellogg, the originator of corn flakes, the first all-American cereal that changed the way people ate breakfast.  But John Harvey Kellogg was more than just an inventor of new food products.  He tried to radically change the way Americans viewed their personal health by getting them to look at and change their personal habits.  Although trained as a traditional medical physician, Dr. Kellogg introduced alternative health treatments to his sick patients, so they could heal their bodies in a more natural way.  In Part 1 of this series, the highly charismatic doctor talks about his family history and the challenging life of a pioneer family trying to make a go of it in the Western territory of Michigan in the first half of the 19th century. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) Music: Intro music is the "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin. Outro music is “Turkey in the Straw” by the Schnickelfritz Band.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Since the beginning of the FLR podcast in 2016, I have focused my attention on the ingredients of industrialized foods and also reported on the nutritional content of those foods.  A great deal of time was spent on examining and critiquing ingredient and nutrition facts labels as regards health implications.  Although that job could never be completed given the continual release by food companies of new products with novel food additives, I have chosen to take a break from that podcast content and pivot towards historical developments that have led to the current state of our food system.  How did we get to such an unhealthy food system that most Americans rely upon today?  This episode introduces the pivot which will officially begin in the following episode. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Book: “John Harvey Kellogg: Pioneering Health Reformer” by Richard W. Schwarz (2006) Book: “The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek” written by Howard Markel (2017) Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is an old Kellogg's Frosted Flakes commercial

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None In 2016, this podcast started out talking about ingredients in mainstream cereals.  The current episode re-visits cereals by looking at old ones in new clothes and a few brand-new creations.  What has changed?  What has stayed the same?  Also, a change of course for the show is foreshadowed.  Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: General Mills Homepage: Celebrating 60 Years of the Trix Rabbit http://tinyurl.com/36wmxk4z New York Times: No More Artificial Colors for Trix or Reese's Puffs http://tinyurl.com/4zuvzbax Green Choice Now: Trix Cereal Review http://tinyurl.com/y6wnj6xm You Tube Channel for Seriously Cereal: Trix Cereal Review http://tinyurl.com/2vc634c2 Eat Your Mouth Off Homepage http://tinyurl.com/3fbsx4ns Food Dive: WK Kellogg Co Debuts New Cereal Brand Better-for-You Push http://tinyurl.com/3pmxede3 Three Wishes Website: Cocoa Flavored Cereal http://tinyurl.com/unjb66de Wikipedia: Three Wishes Cereal Company http://tinyurl.com/5fkh37wp Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Harlequinn” by Kevin MacLeod

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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.

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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.

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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.

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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.

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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.

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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.

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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.

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:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  Bamboo Fiber, Citrus Fiber, Eucheuma Seaweed, and Ferric Pyrophosphate In Great Britain, but not in the USA, Burger King is adding new plant-based sandwiches to their menu.  This episode explores the 100% vegan version of a chicken and bacon analog looking at both the ingredient content and the nutritional profile.  Also, a recent announcement by the American Academy of Pediatrics on the subject of childhood obesity is reviewed. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Amazon website for the FLR book:  Fast Food Ingredients Revealed, What Are You Eating? https://tinyurl.com/2f4umdvv Totally Vegan Buzz:  Burger King UK to Launch Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger … https://tinyurl.com/5xxx82rj La Vie Foods website: Bakon https://www.laviefoods.com/en/nutrition/ Violife Company website: American Cheese https://violifefoods.com/us/product/just-like-american-sandwich-slices/ The Vegetarian Butcher website: Vegan Chicken https://www.thevegetarianbutcher.co.uk/products/retail/chickened-out-burger.html American Academy of Pediatrics: Announcement Regarding Childhood Obesity https://tinyurl.com/4hardbca American Academy of Pediatrics: Clinical Practice Guideline for Childhood Obesity https://tinyurl.com/renb7vu4 Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “My Lonely Journey” courtesy of Alex Zavesa.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  none Mel describes the content of the book, “Fast Food Ingredients Revealed: What Are You Eating?”  The book was derived from the FLR podcast, but provides more details and interesting facts about additives found in fast foods, plus a whole lot more.  The Amazon publication is available in the first week of January as a print or e-book version. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Amazon website for the eBook:  Fast Food Ingredients Revealed, What Are You Eating? https://tinyurl.com/2f4umdvv Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Displaced Memories” courtesy of David Hilowitz.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  none FLR returns after a hiatus with several significant announcements and celebrates with still another fast food review of a new offering from the industry. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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: Amazon website for the eBook:  Fast Food Ingredients Revealed, What Are You Eating? https://tinyurl.com/2f4umdvv Yahoo: 13 Exciting New Fast-Food Items Dropping This Week https://tinyurl.com/9reuwmem Wendy's: Italian Mozzarella Triple Cheeseburger https://tinyurl.com/2fmrktmm As Mentioned in the Episode, Sign-up for a free FLR eBook on the Contacts page of the website [only for FLR listeners] www.foodlabelsrevealed.com Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Bright Wish” courtesy of Kevin McLeod

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  none The host makes an important announcement about the near future of the podcast.  This episode includes a replay of Episode #15, the first FLR quiz. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References:  none Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  none How do new food additives make it into the food supply?  They have to get a nod from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).  In this episode, we take a look at the FDA review process and then examine a handful of proposed additives in the FDA queue to see what may show up in the processed foods of the future. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: Substances Added to Food https://www.cfsanappsexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/?set=FoodSubstances GRAS Notices https://www.cfsanappsexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/index.cfm?set=GRASNotices Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Bright Wish” courtesy of Kevin McLeod

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  none Since 2016, I've been reeling against overly processed foods in the American diet (also called hyper-processed or ultraprocessed foods).  My main objective has been to educate people about the industrialized ingredients in those foods, as well as raise awareness about the health detriments associated with them.  It's one thing to simply imply that industrial foods are bad for us, but it's another thing to provide scientific evidence of that view.  Fortunately, since about 2009, a number of research groups from around the world (not so much in the USA) have been studying this question.  In today's au natural podcast episode, I take a pretty deep dive into one of the largest nutrition/health studies ever conducted:  the NutriNet-Santé Cohort French project.  Come join me as I dissect one of the scientific papers that emerged from that project dealing with coronary vascular disease, the #1 human killer in the world. SHOW NOTES: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. REFERENCES: British Medical Journal article: “Ultra-processed Food Intake and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Prospective Cohort Study.”    tinyurl.com/2p99v9xp MUSIC: Intro music none Outro music: none

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  none Since 2018, like a string of firecrackers, plant-based burgers have been exploding in the fast food industry as one drive-thru after another adds some version to their menu.  McDonald's held back probably waiting to see how the market would respond.  Although McD's was testing a product in Europe, they waited a long time to bring it to the USA.  Now they're playing catchup (not ‘catsup') with their new product called the McPlant burger based on a Beyond Meat product. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: The McPlant Burger https://tinyurl.com/yruba5k9 The Quarter Pounder with Cheese https://tinyurl.com/yurmybsu Wikipedia: Beyond Meat Bio https://tinyurl.com/57frcj73 Eat This,  “Test Run of New McDonald's Burger Had Shocking Results https://tinyurl.com/du8axs99 Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “El Gringo” courtesy of Kinemesis Music.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Since this episode comes at the end of 2021, I decided to put together a retrospective program which has highlights from the first 20 episodes, including such topics as GRAS, nutrition facts labels, Lunchables, gum, ice cream, and bread.  So, if you're a recent listener, who never tuned into the early days of the podcast, or a listener who would like to review some useful educational information and history about the processed food industry, then I hope you'll enjoy this episode. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: None Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Work Is Work” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  Apocarotenal When I begin to entertain the thought that fast food couldn't get much worse than it already is, some restaurant chain comes up with some new, ultraprocessed concoction that greatly exceeds the norm.  A little over a year ago Wendy's introduced the “Big Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger Triple,” apparently part of the "Made to Crave" menu, i.e., sandwiches designed to satisfy food addictions.  In this episode I explore the nutritional profile and the ingredient composition of this health-threatening sandwich.  Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: Wendy's Big Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger Triple https://order.wendys.com/product/31330/big-bacon-cheddar-cheeseburger-triple YouTube: The Eating Show, “Wendy's Big Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger Triple” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtuhbfW8ojg Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Fluffing the Duck” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None A rare, genetic disorder called Laron Syndrome may hold the key to the development of new therapies and dietary treatments for the prevention of some cancers and Type-2 diabetes.  In this episode, the trail to these discoveries is explored in the fascinating story of the connection between dwarfism, disease, and longevity.  Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: Fight Aging.org:  “On Laron Syndrome in Ecuador” https://tinyurl.com/dndu2b4c The New York Times:  “Ecuadorian Villagers May Hold Secret to Longevity” https://tinyurl.com/25uhvyt9 Rare Diseases Website:  “Laron Syndrome” https://tinyurl.com/3fpuswa8 Medical Daily:  “… Ecuadorian Dwarfs Have Genetic Mutation That Protects From Disease …” https://tinyurl.com/a3bhzx8 Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man:  “Laron Syndrome” https://www.omim.org/entry/262500 YouTube Video:  “Dwarfism May Provide Cancer Cure Clue” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzUZi3F7d0Y Wikipedia:  “Insulin-like Growth Factor 1” https://tinyurl.com/yx5b6zhc National Institutes of Health:  “Hormones in Dairy Foods and … Impact on Public Health” https://tinyurl.com/3a2m28bx The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism:  “Laron Syndrome … 1958–2003” https://tinyurl.com/32b5sjhx Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Dark Science” courtesy of David Hilowitz.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None The Nutrition Facts Labels on packaged foods have been with us for over 30 years.  In 2018, the Food & Drug Administration issued a minor overhaul which has been slowly implemented by the food industry since that time.  What changes occurred?  What was lost?  What was gained?  What is still missing?  This show is dedicated to re-exploring the Nutrition Facts Label.  If you're a bit rusty on how to use it or never really got up to speed with it, this episode of FLR will give you an educational boost.  Be prepared for some facts and figures! Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: FDA:  “Food Labeling Guide” https://tinyurl.com/exxys74 FDA:  “Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label” https://tinyurl.com/44vjmjkk FDA:  “Side-by-Side Comparison”  [old vs. new labels] https://tinyurl.com/evvrbzw8 FDA:  “What's New with the Nutrition Facts Label” https://tinyurl.com/hyc3xuff Fooducate.com:  “A Brief History of Food & Nutrition Labeling” https://tinyurl.com/4swb8t89 Book:  Cholesterol and Beyond https://tinyurl.com/bpxy6swj Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Merry Go” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None For today's show, I return to the news format and review four recent stories about processed foods and labeling.  These stories often don't get covered by major news outlets or they wind up on the back pages and get overlooked.  However, sometimes the articles provide interesting and useful information, which you might want to tuck away for future reference.  Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: Yahoo!Life:  “The World's Largest Food Company Admits 28% of Its Products Aren't Healthy” https://tinyurl.com/3nhx62d8 Australia's Health Star Rating System https://tinyurl.com/4jptcyd2 France's Nutri-Score Rating System https://tinyurl.com/rs67ejam Pharmacy Times: “Added Sugars May Contribute to Liver Disease in Children” https://tinyurl.com/5ddzsnmb The Beet: “Not Losing Weight May Be Genetic” https://tinyurl.com/b559jbvr The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition:  Associations of Unprocessed and Processed Meat Intake with Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease in 21 Countries https://tinyurl.com/r88bke4e Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Concerto for 4 Box Cello” courtesy of David Hilowitz.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This program features a 25-question quiz to test listener's knowledge of previously aired content.  Think of it as a processed food IQ test.  Not to worry.  It's all for fun, enjoyment, a bit of education.  Kick back, relax, and see how you do.  Your grades will not be permanently recorded! Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: None Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Derp Nugget” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Some of you, maybe most of you, have gotten wind of the relatively new technology of bio-engineering that can create novel foods or old foods in new clothing.  Maybe you heard about the $415,000 hamburger that was debuted in a restaurant in 2013.  Maybe you heard about the new ice cream prepared using bio-synthesized dairy protein.  And, less likely, maybe you read about egg whites derived by fermentation.  That's the stuff of this program. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: “You Will Be Eating Cultured Meat Soon” https://tinyurl.com/3y2ft4rj “Cultured Meat Is Here and at Your Door” https://tinyurl.com/4xpkz97m “Eat Just Makes History (Again) with Restaurant Debut of Cultured Meat” https://tinyurl.com/2nz3yzdp Homepage for the Good Meat Company https://goodmeat.co/ “Is Lab-Grown Food the Future? – Pros and Cons to Consider” https://tinyurl.com/4dzn5898 “Lab-Grown Meat: What Is Cultured Meat and How Is It Made?” https://sentientmedia.org/lab-grown-meat/ Wikipedia: Cultured Meat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultured_meat “This New Vegan Ice Cream Brand Uses Microbes and Science to Make ‘Animal-Free Whey'” https://tinyurl.com/dde5evzr Homepage of Perfect Day https://perfectdayfoods.com/ Homepage of Brave Robot Ice Cream https://braverobot.co/ “13 Effective Substitutes for Eggs” https://tinyurl.com/2mwa9fnp Wikipedia: Egg Substitutes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_substitutes Wikipedia: Clara Foods https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Foods Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Bright Wish” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None For this episode I've decided to jump over to the light side and delve into some junk food trivia.  I always like to hear the back stories behind how products were created, historical tidbits, and fascinating facts.  So, sit back, relax, or just do whatever you're doing and get ready to learn a bunch of trivia on junk foods and fast foods … stuff you may find interesting, stuff you wish you never heard, and stuff you may find amusing. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: “Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food” by Andrew F. Smith https://tinyurl.com/3v9s7dy9 “Fast Food and Junk Food: An Encyclopedia of What We Love to Eat” https://tinyurl.com/4wfusba8 Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Scheming” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None For today’s program, I talk with Ruth Winter, a prolific writer on the subjects of health and consumer advocacy.  She has written a whopping 37 books on a variety of topics.  She shares with us her career as a journalist and author of such notable works as “A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives” and “A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients.” Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: “Poisons in Your Food” by Ruth Winter https://tinyurl.com/5zfd696b  “A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives” by Ruth Winter https://tinyurl.com/4ebd9fsa “A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients” by Ruth Winter https://tinyurl.com/5292ktsv Environmental Working Group Homepage https://www.ewg.org/ “Consumer Ingredients” Blog by Ruth Winter https://ruthwinterinsights.com/ Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Scheming” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Today, I’ve decided to do a news show.  Every so often I report on significant news stories from the world of processed foods.  The four stories reviewed in today’s program all came from recent posts on the FLR Facebook page, but, as usual, I’m not just going to read these articles, but I’ll summarize and provide commentary when necessary.  These kinds of news stories often don’t get covered by the major news outlets or, in the print media, they may get pushed to the back of an issue.  However, sometimes these articles provide good and useful information, which you might want to tuck in the back of your head for future reference. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: Even Modest Consumption of Added Sugar May Affect the Liver https://tinyurl.com/42789yp7 Annie's Promises to Remove a Chemical from its Mac and Cheese That's Linked to Infertility, Cancer, and Learning Difficulties https://tinyurl.com/yef8vdcd Toxic Free Food Website https://kleanupkraft.org/data-summary.pdf PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Startup BioLumen Teams Up with Dr Robert Lustig … https://tinyurl.com/s35b5mbc Americans Can’t Cut Back on Salt … https://tinyurl.com/urzubrks There's a Scientific Reason Why a Pinch of Salt Makes Things Sweeter https://tinyurl.com/uth65zvu Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Scheming” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  Starter Distillate, Triethyl Citrate, Fractionated Palm Oil, Defatted Soy Flour, Trehalose, Glycerin, Agar Agar, Ethyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol. For today’s show, the highly popular Starbucks establishment is placed under the FLR magnifying glass.  There are surprising revelations about what’s in their food and beverages. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: Starbucks Menu https://www.starbucks.com/menu Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Happy Boy” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None In this episode, I interview Marion Nestle, a noted author, national speaker, long-time advocate and activist in the world of commercial food and nutrition. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ NIH Study Finds Heavily Processed Foods Cause Overeating and Weight Gain https://tinyurl.com/y38rfvsp Carlos Monteiro on the Dangers of Ultraprocessed Foods https://tinyurl.com/y3lsldzs Sponsorship of National Health Organizations by Two Major Soda Companies https://tinyurl.com/yyxewkhg Marion Nestle’s Blog https://www.foodpolitics.com/ Marion Nestle,  “Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat” https://tinyurl.com/y59byfxr Marion Nestle, “Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need to Know About the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health” https://tinyurl.com/y5qm3o6e Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Scheming” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Just wanted to announce to my listeners that I will be taking a break from the podcast for a few months.  I’ve been releasing episodes for over 4 years now.  Personal issues in recent months have made it difficult to continue monthly programs, so I will be re-grouping and re-thinking the program in the interim.  Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References:  None Music:   Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini  

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None For today’s show, I continue digging into the subject of fast food restaurants by examining the worst of the worst, what I call “freaky fast foods.”  They have really become a phenomenon in recent years.  I will try to explore what that says about our society, and why that trend will probably continue into the near future. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: Dietary Reference Intakes – National Academies of Science https://www.nap.edu/download/10490 The Guardian, “Are You Eating Too Much Protein” https://tinyurl.com/y6wyak95 FDA, “Menu Labeling Requirements” https://tinyurl.com/y57h9hc5 Eat This website, “The #1 Unhealthiest Menu Option at Every Popular Fast Food Restaurant” https://tinyurl.com/yyhqsmax Book:  “Fat Chance” by Dr. Robert Lustig https://tinyurl.com/yydljp7z Book:  “Food Junkies” by Vera Tarman https://tinyurl.com/yysjw63f Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Merry Go” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None There is increasing, although indirect evidence, that the American diet is linked to the severity of the pandemic in the United States.  So, with some reservations, given that this topic ranges far afield from my area of expertise, I will attempt to connect the dots between catching the virus and suffering from its complications by looking at the immune system, pre-existing conditions, the standard American diet, and ultra-processed foods.  This will be a challenge, but let’s go for it. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: Daily Mail, “Revealed, the Reason Why Obese People May Be More at Risk of Coronavirus” https://tinyurl.com/y4t5jeu3 CNN, “How to Strengthen Your Immunity During the Coronavirus Pandemic” https://tinyurl.com/tugpkbr Science Direct, “The Impact of Nutrition on COVID-19” https://tinyurl.com/yybxftd3 Nutrients Journal, “COVID-19: The Inflammation Link and the Role of Nutrition in Potential Mitigation” https://tinyurl.com/ycbh7773 CDC, “Obesity and COVID-19” https://tinyurl.com/y5wodxbj PCRM, “Diet Can Fight Diseases Linked to Poor COVID-19 Outcomes” https://tinyurl.com/y5xs6wgh Web MD, “Coronavirus and High Blood Pressure: What’s the Link?” https://tinyurl.com/y4g89uhk CDC, “Preliminary Estimates of the Prevalence of Selected Underlying Health Conditions Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019” https://tinyurl.com/sowj9zs CDC, “The Difference Between Flu and COVID-19​” https://tinyurl.com/y2f25nje British Medical Journal, “Association Between Consumption of Ultra-processed Foods and All Cause Mortality” https://tinyurl.com/y45v436k Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Comfortable Mystery 3” courtesy of Kevin McLeod.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None This is another show dedicated to news stories about processed foods and trends.  The food industry never stays static, so you and I have to stay on our toes to be aware of the changes constantly happening.  In this episode, I go international to discuss the following topics: (1) how a neighboring country is trying to protect its kids from junk food; (2) England’s obesity drive; (3) the misleading nature of the word “natural” on food labels; and (4) why French women compared to others are successful at keeping the pounds off. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: Washington Post Article, “Mexico Moves to Ban Junk Food Sales to Children” https://tinyurl.com/yycydsqv The Guardian Article, “Mexico State Bans Sale of Sugary Drinks and Junk Food to Children” https://tinyurl.com/y5bxwdqp The Guardian Article, “Boris Johnson: Obesity Drive Will Not Be 'Bossy or Nannying'” https://tinyurl.com/yyxowmna Digital NHS, “Obesity Increased in Reception Children in 2018-19” https://tinyurl.com/yx95a44g Huffington Post Article, “Just How Natural Are 'Natural Flavors,' Anyway?” https://tinyurl.com/yxwryeu8 Bon Appetit Article, “The Truth About Natural and Artificial Flavors” https://www.bonappetit.com/story/truth-about-natural-artificial-flavors Daily Mail Article, “The REAL Reason French Women Don’t Get Fat” https://tinyurl.com/yy4rrbse Big Think Article, “Obesity in America vs Europe: 2 Maps Explain It All” https://tinyurl.com/ybhgvv4d Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is “Concerto for 4 Box Cello in Bb Minor” courtesy of David Hilowitz.

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  Tallow, Hydrogenated Tallow, Magnesium Stearate, This episode is about kids and junk food.  The content of the program will consist of 3 parts: (1) kid’s health in America and the world; (2) marketing bad food to kids; and (3) examining 5 commercial products that target kids as consumers.  Along the way, you’ll learn about the Convention on the Rights of the Child … a Bill of Rights for kids.  Of course, this episode would not be complete without the usual, brain-numbing analyses of food ingredients in processed foods.  So foodeaters, I think you’ll find this information interesting.  Even I was surprised at some of the items I dug up during the research for the show. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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. References: The Lancet Journal, “A Future for the World’s Children” https://tinyurl.com/y23gbc5v The Convention on the Rights of the Child https://tinyurl.com/y3o9q4kq Child Stats, America’s Children at a Glance https://tinyurl.com/y2j2v25j 2019 Health of Women and Children Report https://tinyurl.com/y39bdnot 2015 Times Article, “U.S. Ranks Worst Developed Country for Maternal Health” https://tinyurl.com/yyzpbbth American Psychological Association, “The Impact of Food Advertising on Childhood Obesity” No link permitted. WebMD, “Fight Junk Food Marketing to Kids” https://tinyurl.com/yxbvejlg Food Navigator, “Childhood Obesity: Research Backs Case for Stricter Advertising Regulations” https://tinyurl.com/yxsf3bz5 Science News, “Early Signs of Heart Disease Found in Children” https://tinyurl.com/y24jyeeq WebMD, “Child Heart Disease Risks on the Rise” https://tinyurl.com/yxal3szx Prevention Institute, “The Facts on Junk Food Marketing and Kids” https://tinyurl.com/y6elt9hg Amazon: “The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness” by Douglas Lisle and Alan Goldhamer https://tinyurl.com/y2swhosd Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is "Displaced Memories" courtesy of David Hilowitz

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY:  none  For today’s program, I’ve decided to wax nostalgic and go back to the early days when I explored individual food products on grocery store shelves and looked at all the ingredients and some of the nutritional aspects.  I do a deep dive into a Doritos tortilla chip product, namely Flamin’ Hot Nacho chips.   Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com 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.   References:  Twinkie, Deconstructed:  My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, Mined, and Manipulated into What America Eats by Steve Ettlinger  https://tinyurl.com/y8bjtfom The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor by Mark Schatzker https://tinyurl.com/ybmxu4fe Food Additives: A Shopper’s Guide to What’s Safe & What’s Not by Christine Farlow https://tinyurl.com/y9776p9y Pandora's Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over the American Meal by Melanie Warner https://tinyurl.com/yb4vml34 The Food That Built America (Video) https://tinyurl.com/yafwlho9 A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives by Ruth Winter https://tinyurl.com/y7z4e2vk   Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is "Displaced Memories" courtesy of David Hilowitz

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY:  none It’s been about 9 months since the last Food Ingredient Quiz, so it’s time, once again, to challenge you with questions taken from information provided in the previous 8 episodes. Yes, this is a quiz, BUT stay cool.  Don’t get anxious.  Don’t switch podcast channels.  Keep that hand off the dial.  This quiz is just for fun and education.  Show Notes: To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com  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. References: None Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is "Isolated" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None Have you ever wondered how our modern commercial food system got to be so chock full of additives in the first place?  There’s something like 10,000 chemicals approved for food use.  And how does a new food additive get approved for use?  The answers to those questions are both historical and complicated, and I will attempt to tackle them in this episode. Show Notes:  To Contact Show:  foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. References: Swindled: The Dark History of Food Fraud from Poisoned Candy to Counterfeit Coffee by Bee Wilson https://tinyurl.com/y8qkkdtc  The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum https://tinyurl.com/ybbuylnv FDA Database:  Substances Added to Food https://tinyurl.com/y6uza7yp Smithsonian Magazine:  Where Did the FDA Come From and What Does It Do https://tinyurl.com/y2h9fw3b Cranford, New Jersey Neighborhood Newsletter: Historic Resident Fought for Pure Food Laws https://tinyurl.com/ycvk843z FDA Consumer Magazine: The Story of the Laws Behind the Labels https://tinyurl.com/yaxddnhk  FDA:  Sugar, A Cautionary Tale https://tinyurl.com/ycjvdank Food Safety News: The GRAS Process https://tinyurl.com/ybkfpcgt Public Integrity:  Why the FDA Really Doesn’t Know What’s in Your Food https://tinyurl.com/y943pm9o NPR:  Why the FDA Has Never Looked at Some of the Additives in Our Food https://tinyurl.com/yc7kyutx  Natural Resources Defense Council:  Generally Recognized as Secret https://tinyurl.com/yau85tqk North Dakota State University:  Overview of FDA’s GRAS https://tinyurl.com/y8fp2m5j    Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is "Happy Boy" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod