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San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu is taking on some of the world's biggest food companies saying their ultra processed products are causing a health crisis that's burdening local governments. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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#66: How are parents supposed to navigate picking baby foods that contain the least amount of harmful toxins if food companies don't disclose that info? A new California law, AB 899, requires baby food companies to test for toxic elements like lead and arsenic—and to post those results online. But when Consumer Reports writer and nutritionist Jessica D'Argenio Waller investigated 39 popular baby food brands, she found that some are making it nearly impossible for parents to access that information. In this episode Jessica joins me to explain what AB899 means for parents everywhere (...not just in California), which companies are stepping up with true transparency and why finding out what's really in your baby's food shouldn't require a scavenger hunt. Listen to this episode to learn: 1. What California's new baby food transparency law requires…and why it matters even if you don't live in California 2. How Consumer Reports investigated the 39 baby food brands they studied…and which ones you probably won't be buying anymore 3. Why you can't totally prevent toxic element exposure for your baby (even if you don't buy baby food), but how you can minimize risk if you're doing baby-led weaning Shownotes for this episode can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/66⁠ Links from this episode: • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get $10 off first year of Consumer Reports membership when you sign up here (this is not an affiliate link): https://www.cr.org/blw • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠ • Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic: •  Episode 208 Heavy Metals in Baby Food with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD • Episode 232 Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD • Episode 394 How Heavy Metal Levels in Baby Food Have & Haven't Changed in 5 Years with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD • Episode 474 How to Pick Your Next Breast Pump with @consumerreports Angela Lashbrook • Episode 448 The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Baby's Food with Consumer Reports' James E. Rogers, PhD • Episode 482 - High Chair Safety Testing with @consumerreports Joan Muratore

#66: How are parents supposed to navigate picking baby foods that contain the least amount of harmful toxins if food companies don't disclose that info? A new California law, AB 899, requires baby food companies to test for toxic elements like lead and arsenic—and to post those results online. But when Consumer Reports writer and nutritionist Jessica D'Argenio Waller investigated 39 popular baby food brands, she found that some are making it nearly impossible for parents to access that information. In this episode Jessica joins me to explain what AB899 means for parents everywhere (...not just in California), which companies are stepping up with true transparency and why finding out what's really in your baby's food shouldn't require a scavenger hunt. Listen to this episode to learn: 1. What California's new baby food transparency law requires…and why it matters even if you don't live in California 2. How Consumer Reports investigated the 39 baby food brands they studied…and which ones you probably won't be buying anymore 3. Why you can't totally prevent toxic element exposure for your baby (even if you don't buy baby food), but how you can minimize risk if you're doing baby-led weaning Shownotes for this episode can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/66⁠ Links from this episode: • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get $10 off first year of Consumer Reports membership when you sign up here (this is not an affiliate link): https://www.cr.org/blw • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠ • Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic: •  Episode 208 Heavy Metals in Baby Food with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD • Episode 232 Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD • Episode 394 How Heavy Metal Levels in Baby Food Have & Haven't Changed in 5 Years with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD • Episode 474 How to Pick Your Next Breast Pump with @consumerreports Angela Lashbrook • Episode 448 The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Baby's Food with Consumer Reports' James E. Rogers, PhD • Episode 482 - High Chair Safety Testing with @consumerreports Joan Muratore

In this episode of The Spoon Podcast, Mike welcomes Shiru CEO Jasmin Hume to the podcast to catch up on where things sit within the AI and food space in the context of Shiru's own evolution over the past couple of years. The highlights include: Talking about how VCs and entrepreneurs talk differently about how AI is being embraced in food Who will own the foundation models for food in the future How Jasmin and Shiru have evolved their company and how they talk with food brands about integrating AI How Jasmin would advise young food scientists to move forward in an era of AI It's a fun and interesting conversation, so take a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Maria today in the latest episode of the Dog Gone Positive Way, where Maria continues the discussion about the dog food industry. She discusses several high-end, already prepared, raw dog companies that are both developed by veterinarians. See what she uncovers in one of the veterinarian's raw dog foods. She also discusses the different fillers that parents are being charged an incredibly high expense. What the hell are all these fillers for? What are you, the pet parent, paying for? Is it the correct nutrition? These are among the many questions that are answered for you in this food series. Let her do the work and research for you so you can sit back, relax, and listen, and gain some more knowledge about the dog food industry and what it means for you and your pet. #AAFCO #DogFood #DogFoodIndustry# petFood #Kibble #Dog #DryDogFood #PetFood #RawDiet #value #cats #dogsI have more questions for Maria: you can reach her on socials @doggonepositive or you can email her at scrattyopatty@gmail.comDon't forget to have a Dog Gone Positive Day!

Sophie Morris is an entrepreneur, social media influencer and #1 best-selling author of the new book Sophie's Swaps. She is focused on changing the supermarket landscape by reducing the amount of ultra-processed foods people eat with clever swaps. She completed chef training at the prestigious Ballymaloe Cookery School and has blown up on social media in the past 12 months. In this podcast we explore her last 12 months, how she navigates some of the negativity online, why it's so important to follow your passion and some of the best food swaps any person can make to live a healthier lifestyle. You can also watch this full in person podcast on YouTube. Today's podcast is sponsored by The Circle: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind   (Youtube)  Sophie's Morris - YouTube   (Instagram) www.instagram.com/sophie_morris/   Sophie's Book: https://www.easons.com/sophies-swaps-sophie-morris-9781804583548?srsltid=AfmBOoo5XlXneWCYPBB1lMkaM3PgH4bBoFSQ1C4HJxE5N-tZqfSLOyuV

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3053: Lea Genders exposes the deceptive marketing tactics food companies use to make unhealthy products appear nutritious. By understanding common food labels and learning how to read ingredient lists and nutrition panels, you can make smarter, more informed decisions that support your long-term health goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/2017/10/14/out-smart-the-food-companies-to-make-healthier-choices Quotes to ponder: "Most of the time, when fat is removed they add sugar so it still tastes good." "Processed organic foods are still unhealthy processed foods." "Outsmart the food companies by ignoring all marketing on the package and reading the nutrition label and the ingredient list for the truth about what is in a product." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3053: Lea Genders exposes the deceptive marketing tactics food companies use to make unhealthy products appear nutritious. By understanding common food labels and learning how to read ingredient lists and nutrition panels, you can make smarter, more informed decisions that support your long-term health goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/2017/10/14/out-smart-the-food-companies-to-make-healthier-choices Quotes to ponder: "Most of the time, when fat is removed they add sugar so it still tastes good." "Processed organic foods are still unhealthy processed foods." "Outsmart the food companies by ignoring all marketing on the package and reading the nutrition label and the ingredient list for the truth about what is in a product." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This programme is part of our series of impromptu in-the-field podcasts, recorded at Groundswell 2025.In this episode we ask what role food companies play in supporting and accelerating growth in regenerative food and farming systems?ffinlo Costain is joined by Øistein Thorsen (FAI Farms) - Emma Keller (Nestlé) - and Harriet O'Regan (Arla).

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In this episode, we tackle the contentious issues surrounding food safety, vaccine mandates, and economic policies with a focus on the insights from RFK Jr. and economist John Lonski. We discuss the alarming presence of petroleum-based chemicals in our food supply and their potential link to rising autism rates, alongside the challenges posed by big pharma. We also delve into the current state of the economy, trade policies, and the evolving landscape under the Trump administration.Guest: John Lonski - Economist Sponsor: My Pillow Www.mypillow.com/John Promo code john at checkout with save you over 60% on all orders!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The White House wants food companies to offer more healthy options. 

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Chris exposes a shocking truth about big food companies— they admit their real fear is Americans eating healthier. Referencing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to eliminate artificial dyes and improve food quality, Markowski highlights how companies already produce healthier versions for Europe but refuse to do so in the U.S. Is the push for healthier eating really a threat to their profits? www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

Episode 2620: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss news items that address the need for battling Big Food companies, how to get moving, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/battling-big-food-companies-episode-2620 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE -  Battling Big Food Companies Chris has three new items for Vinnie. Food Expo West (10:00) Impossible, the vegan “meat” brand, is introducing “steak bites.” People have an impression that “plant-based” is healthier. Vinnie relays a story of getting inspired to get outside. (20:20) You can get outdoors or prepare a good meal with just a little planning and foresight. (31:00) They share some ideas and examples. There is a system of food classification called NOVA Classification. (38:00) It ranks the levels of different processed foods. They discuss what companies financially support this system and the apparent motivation behind the opposition to being classified; consequently, it's an example of “prisoners running the asylum.” An 18-year-old is taking on Big Food in a lawsuit. (48:00) His claim emphasized how ultra-processed foods are marketed to kids similar to cigarette marketing in the 1960s and 1970s. He's been diagnosed with NAFLD and type 2 diabetes at age 16. Chris mentions some of the arguments presented by Big Food, on a website called foodprocessingfacts.org (53:00) Chris reads from a list of favorite vegan snacks, according to VegNews—almost all of them are chemical shitstorms. (57:45) You need to pay attention to what you put in your body. (1:03:00) The struggle is real: processed foods are all around us and marketed as quick, easy, and palatable. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list - Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook is available!  You can go to  You can order it from .  Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day!  Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.  Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen.  There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/   PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 

Feeding your family should be simple—but today, food companies have made it confusing on purpose. Nearly 70% of toddlers' food and 73% of grocery store products are ultra-processed. And it's not by accident—it's by design, for profit.In this episode, we'll pull back the curtain on how we got here, revealing the six ways the baby food industry manipulate parents into thinking convenience equals better nutrition. We'll review the real impact of ultra-processed foods on your child's brain, gut health, and long-term eating habits.But here's the good news: You can take back control! I'll share simple strategies for batch cooking, making one meal the whole family can enjoy (yes, even for babies!), and small steps to break free from the trap of processed convenience foods.You don't have to be perfect—just start making small changes today! 

Lay's. Doritos. Cheetos. Pringles. Hershey's. Reese's. Skittles. McDonald's fries. KFC. Pizza Hut. Coke. Red Bull. Starbucks Frappuccinos. What do all these have in common? They're engineered to hit the bliss point—the perfect mix of sugar, salt, and fat that hijacks your brain's reward system, making these foods nearly impossible to resist. In this episode, Dr. Meenal unpacks the science behind food addiction, revealing: ✅ What the bliss point is and how it works ✅ How food companies design foods to keep you craving more ✅ The link between the bliss point and rising obesity, diabetes, and unhealthy eating habits ✅ How to recognize and break free from food addiction   Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

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March 10, 2025 ~ As RFK Jr. meets with big food companies to discuss the ingredients in our food, Dr. Justin Skrzynski, Corewell Health hospitalist and internal medicine physician, joins Kevin to discuss the difference this can make for our health.

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Scott A. Johnson speaks with Dr. Glenn Livingston, psychologist and author of Defeat Your Cravings: The Back Door to Weight Loss. They dive into the manipulative tactics food companies use to hijack our taste buds, fuel cravings, and keep us coming back for more. Learn how to identify these tricks, break free from their grip, and regain control over your health.

A Pennsylvania teen with chronic diseases is suing food companies for not warning consumers of the dangers of eating chemically-laden food. This from The Epoch Times: A Pennsylvania teen who developed Type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease by age 16 is suing the companies that made the food he’s grown up eating, claiming the companies intentionally develop addictive food and market it to children. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Bryce Martinez by Morgan & Morgan, alleges that companies including Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Mars, PepsiCo, and others strategically designed research around the brain’s positive response to chemicals to make their products addictive. It accuses the companies of using the same techniques as tobacco companies. Even with the food companies going after us, American's need to take personal responsibility for their actions. One way to do that is to get hydrated at a cellular level. Energized Health can help you take your life back. Lose fat, gain muscle, feel better and get energized. That's what Energized Health can do for you. It's a total mind, body, soul program that will change your life. It did for me! EnergizedHealth.com/Grant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Vani Hari, founder of The Food Babe, and Grace Price, creator of "Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness," to discuss the way big food corporations use toxins and dyes in food for Americans but not for people in other countries, the way these companies target unhealthy foods at children, how we can fight back against this process, the way big food corporations and Big Ag are similar to tobacco companies of the past, the targeting of young kids to get them hooked on unhealthy food and products, how those who are poorer are more susceptible, the truth about dangerous chemicals in our ultra-processed foods and on our food in America, what parents should do about Halloween coming up, the need for a grocery chain that provides healthy food and products for all Americans, and more.Hari- https://foodbabe.com/babyshark/ Price-https://www.instagram.com/travelingenes1/ Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow 

The landscape of publicly traded food companies is constantly evolving, with consumer preferences, technological advancement and global challenges all playing a role in shaping the industry. In 2024, these factors have culminated in a diverse and competitive market where the largest publicly traded food companies dominate. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the top 10 largest publicly traded food companies by market capitalization (cap). The list includes the likes of The Kraft Heinz Company, DoorDash Inc., Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Mondelez International Inc., McDonald's Corporation and Nestlé S.A. The largest publicly traded food companies in 2024 are not just leaders in revenue; they are also at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. As the global food industry continues to evolve, these companies are well-positioned to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. Also in this episode, Sydney talks about a recent study that revealed many baby foods contain excessive amounts of sugar and salt, coupled with misleading marketing claims. The study examined 651 baby food products from ten major US supermarkets, focusing on foods marketed for children aged six to 36 months. Shockingly, 60 percent of these products did not meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) nutritional guidelines for infant and toddler foods. Even more concerning, nearly all the products featured marketing claims that are discouraged by the WHO, such as “organic” or “non-GMO,” which may mislead parents into thinking these products are more nutritious than they actually are. The study also revealed that 44 percent of baby and toddler foods exceeded the WHO's recommended levels of total sugars. Read the full article here: Top 10 Largest Publicly Traded Food Companies in 2024 by Market Capitalization: https://xtalks.com/top-10-largest-publicly-traded-food-companies-in-2024-by-market-capitalization-3773/ Supermarket Baby Food: A Look at Misleading Claims and Nutritional Concerns: https://xtalks.com/supermarket-baby-food-a-look-at-misleading-claims-and-nutritional-concerns-3776/ For more food and beverage industry content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage. https://xtalks.com/vitals/ Follow Us on Social Media  Twitter: https://twitter.com/XtalksFood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtalks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured

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Food companies market their products in a great many ways. Connecting their brands and products to sports and major sporting events is one such way and is drawing a lot of attention now. The reason is that the Summer Olympics are underway, which trains attention on the relationship between the International Olympic Committee and its longest running sponsor. Coca Cola has been a sponsor of every Olympics since 1928. So, it's intuitively obvious why sponsorships would be important to the Olympics because They get lots of money in the door and it's reliable. It's been happening since 1928. But let's talk about why this relationship is so important to companies, Coca Cola in particular, and what the public health impact of that might be. Today's guest, Dr. Marie Bragg, has contributed some of the key studies on this topic. She is Assistant professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where she also serves as director of diversity initiatives. She holds an affiliate faculty appointment in the marketing department at the NYU Stern School of business; directs the NYU food environment and policy research coalition; and she's also a Food Leaders Fellow at the Aspen Institute. Interview Summary It's really nice to talk to you about this because it's an important issue and not a lot of science has been done on this over the years and you've contributed a lot of it. Let's talk about the issue of sports marketing and can you tell us a little bit more about what that is broadly and what's, what are some of the forms it takes? You just mentioned one of the main areas of sports marketing with sports sponsorships. And so that's where a company like Coca Cola partners with an organization like the Olympics. And really is paying for the rights to have that famous Coca Cola logo or its products to appear at sporting events or in commercials that are involving the Olympics. In terms of how much of it there is we know, for example, the world cup is one of the most watched sporting events in the world, along with things like the Olympics. The world cup, for example, has 5 million viewers. And so that's a lot of exposure for these brands, but it's not Sports sponsorship partnerships like that, there's athlete endorsements, and those dates back as far as to 1934, as one example, when baseball player Lou Gehrig first appeared on the box of Wheaties cereals. There's a special place that athletes have always had in our society, and I think it comes through with these sorts of partnerships. But if we fast forward to today, our lab has even seen these kinds of partnerships appear in video games. And so, Nintendo had M&M's a race car game a few years back, and NFL Madden, which is a popular video game even has things like the Snickers player of the game appear within the video game, just like real NFL games. What this means is that these pictures of brands and products are peppered throughout kids experiences when they're playing video games. And then finally, if, and probably for anyone who's, been in a supermarket, when there's a major sporting event going on, like the Super Bowl or March Madness, it appears on products too in supermarkets. It's peppered throughout our everyday experience in ways we might not always see or appreciate if we're not paying attention. Marie, I like to do sports trivia with some friends of mine, and you've just given me a great question about Lou Gehrig and the Wheaties box in the 1930s. So that's a nice benefit of this podcast. So aside from that, why sports? I mean, companies could attach themselves to lots of different things, but why did they choose sports and why is that such a valuable connection for them? One factor ties back into what we were saying about visibility. If there are millions of people watching a sport event, it means that there's a lot of time for brands to be able to have high visibility for whatever they're endorsing or sponsoring in that moment. On another level, I think on a deeper level, our society has a special relationship with sports and professional athletes. Professional athletes are their own sort of unique category of celebrities that people love to follow and admire. That means that when a brand associates themselves with a sports organization like the Olympics or a professional athlete, they're buying into a special idea of what it means to be cool, to be fun, and to feel good about to feel good about the brand because when people are watching sports, they're excited. If we think of other categories of life where there are maybe a high number of viewers to a specific televised event, like a presidential debate, that we don't see a lot of sponsorships around that. And maybe it doesn't evoke the same feelings that a sporting event does. I'm expecting that this kind of relationship or attachments or symbolism of the sponsorship of sports might be especially powerful for children. I know if you ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, a lot of them will say they want to be a baseball player or basketball player, football player, something like that. Does that make sense? I remember reading an article once that said, a dad was playing catch with his kid, and had spent all these hours with his kid working on pitching. And the dad made the point in the article, my kid doesn't want to grow up and be me as a baseball player. He wants to grow up and be ARod. And so, this idea that we can spend all the time that we want with our kids and they still hold these celebrity athletes on such a pedestal is something that I think ties into why this is valuable for companies. It's kids who are engaged in sports or attending sporting events who are the next generation of consumers for these products. If they can get the attention and the brand loyalty of these children early on in these positive, exciting environments, it helps them secure the next generation of purchasers. We'll talk about how important brand loyalty is in a minute, but let's talk about how valuable these connections are to the company. I guess one indication of that is how much a company like Coca Cola is willing to pay to be a sponsor of something like the Olympics. What kind of numbers do you know about in that context? The companies don't usually disclose the exact numbers, but in 2008, NPR published an article that estimated that Coca Cola spent about 70 million to sponsor the Beijing Olympics. If we think about it, that's stunning given sponsoring an event is just one part of their massive advertising machine. More recently the Wall Street Journal estimated that Coca-Cola and a really large dairy company in China partnered and spent a combined, estimated $2 billion with a B, $2 billion for a 12-year Olympic sponsorship deal that will run through 2032. It's really incredible to think about that as just one slice of what they're doing, but with such a massive amount of money attached to it. It really sort of begs the question what they are get out of it and what do they see as the value. I know there are branding opportunities, and again, we'll come back to that in a minute, but there's also sort of this goodwill part of it, isn't there. The Olympics are a great thing. No reason to question that. The fact that a company like Coca Cola would sponsor a good thing probably gives them a good company glow, doesn't it? My colleague Bridget Kelly in Australia did a study on this topic of sort of the glow that sponsorship produces. In her study, she showed that about 68 percent of kids in the sample could remember the sports sponsor and thought the sponsors were cool and generous. And they wanted to sort of pay back the favor by purchasing the products of that sponsor. There is something really special to to that relationship in the minds of kids. Wow. That's an impressive finding. So, speaking of findings, you've done some research on these sports sponsorships yourself. Can you tell us a little bit about what you've done and what you found? Some of our work in this area has documented how food and beverage companies associate themselves with sports on the sponsorship side. Athletes and supermarkets with product partnerships. And in one of our studies that tied into sports sponsorships, we looked at the 10 major sports organizations that had a lot of viewers. So, things like the NFL, the NBA, and then we wanted to categorize what kinds of groupings, the sponsors belonged to an automotive brand. Ford motors was one of the largest categories. But food wasn't very far behind. We saw about 19 percent of sponsors were associated with food and beverage brands, and it was for mostly unhealthy items. In the sports sponsorships, we're not. Seeing a lot of water being featured. It's a lot of sugary beverages you know, chips and things like that. We're not seeing much fresh fruit. And then when we did the same thing with athlete endorsements, one of the things that stood out about that study, which looked at a hundred athletes to get a sense of what are they endorsing and how healthy is this stuff and how much are people seeing it. The most striking finding for me from that study was that 93 percent of the beverages that were endorsed by professional athletes were sugary drinks. And we know that athletes need to drink a lot of water to sort of fuel themselves. And maybe sometimes they do need some sort of sports drinks for long workout days, but we saw a lot of sodas in the mix too and the other thing is that most kids don't need lots of sports drinks in their diet, but that's what is sort of being promoted through these through these endorsements, and so that really stood out to me about that study. We also in a couple of these studies found that young people are often seeing more ads for this than adults. It's not even though it may be sort of targeting general audiences. A lot of times young people are really seeing a lot of these, including the forms of ads that pop up on YouTube because we know kids are really into social media. It's really across the board of all of our research. We find mostly unhealthy products being promoted through these partnerships with sports. I remember back over the years that this issue comes up in the press occasionally and athletes get called out, specific athletes will sometimes get called out for promoting these kinds of foods. And, and I remember there being a couple of cases, although I don't remember the names of the athletes involved, where they've refused to do this kind of thing and they've made public statements about that. What's your recollection about that? We were really excited one time with our athlete endorsement study that came out a couple of years later. Brita water filters issued a press release and I remember getting a lot of messages about it telling me to go and look at what was posted online. Brita had cited our study that most beverages promoted by athletes are sugary beverages. And that's why we're so excited to partner with Steph Curry to promote Brita water filters. I framed that press release and shared it with all our team members who worked on those projects because it was an example of choosing a healthy beverage over some of these sugary drinks that are so commonly promoted. So maybe there will come a day when LeBron James or athletes like that start advertising cucumbers or radishes or something. And I wish cucumber producers had the same budgets as these sugary drink brands because it's really hard for some of the healthy stuff to compete with some of these major fast food and sugary drink companies. For sure. Let's talk about the issue of branding, why a company like Coca Cola wants its brand image, that famous Coke logo out there in front of as many eyes as possible. Give me just a minute if you will. And I'd like to describe something that I've heard. Sort of observed over the years. It's my anecdotal impression that if you ask random people, are you a Coke or a Pepsi person? You'll get an immediate and definitive response. People know whether they're a Coke or a Pepsi person. But if you do research, you find that people can't very often tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi. And, going back as, as long as 1949, there are scientists who have done these kinds of studies on whether consumers can distinguish those two beverages, doing blind taste tests. A typical finding is that people aren't any more accurate than chance. And there was a fascinating brain scan study done much more recently, of course. When Coke and Pepsi were given to people and they didn't know which they were receiving, the brain scan showed similar brain activity for the two beverages, again, suggesting that people can't distinguish the difference. But when people knew they were drinking either Coke or Pepsi, there was a brain activity advantage. For Coca Cola, which of course is all about more marketing, bigger company, that kind of thing, I'm assuming. So based on this, it looked like Coke hadn't won the taste war, but the branding war. So why in the heck would people feel so strongly that they can tell the difference between these beverages when they probably can't? Now my own two-bit theory on this is that no one wants to feel like they're a pawn of marketing. So, it'd be hard to admit that they favor one brand over another because then they would feel manipulated. They must believe in their own minds there's an objective difference. My theorizing aside, tell us about the power of a brand as opposed to a product and how the Olympics is such a golden opportunity for the Coca Cola brand. When we think about a brand, it's really a combination of feelings, ideas, and the emotions that we tie into what it means to be part of that brand. And as people, and especially as young people, for let's say teenagers, they're in an identity development stage where it's important for them to be adopting brands that are important to them, in part to distinguish themselves from their parents, to fit in with peers, and to start to have a sense of who they are as a person. And one of the ways to do that is to associate with what you like for music, but another piece is brand. So, are you a Coca Cola or a Pepsi person? A Nike or Adidas person. That comes with all sorts of adjectives about what it means to be on one side or the other. When we think about Coca Cola as a brand linking up with the Olympics, it's an opportunity to potentially borrow, not only get their brand out there, but potentially borrow from the brand of the Olympics as well. In our field, there's something called brand image transfer. This is the idea that when two companies or organizations partner together, the brand feelings we have about one might bleed over into the other and vice versa. It's one of the things that's always fascinated me about this topic, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it too, is this idea that the sports may have a sort of health piece to their brand identity. So, the Olympics have people at the peak of their, their sport. And my question has always been, what does that do to the way people feel about Coke in terms of its healthfulness? And is there some brand image transfer that's happening back and forth that's particularly beneficial for Coca Cola because of the health component? You reminded me of something. Tell me if you think this is an interesting parallel. When I was a boy in public high school growing up in Indiana, I don't think there were any soft drink machines in my school, maybe one in the teacher's lounge or something that I never saw, of course, but there wasn't much. And then when my son, many decades later, was a student in a school, public high school in Connecticut, he and I walked around the school and counted the number of soft drink machines, and he was of course embarrassed to be walking around the school with his dad. But aside from that, I think we found something like 13 or 14 or 15 machines. I don't remember the exact number, but it was striking. And I've heard people speculate that the companies don't care that much about what's being sold in those machines because. It's not a huge profit center for them and they must split the profits with the school somehow, but it's all about the branding. And even the students who aren't buying anything from the machines walk past them probably many times a day. So, what's getting imprinted doesn't have much to do potentially with. A specific type of product, but it's just that company's main image. Does that make sense? And why those school sponsorships have been so important? It does, and it's really, there's really an emphasis on wanting a sort of 360 level of involvement in young people's lives because if a brand can get themselves in front of kids at school, at a sporting event, in a movie, in a video game, on social media, they're immersing themselves in a way that allows the brand to keep itself top of mind. And that's what starts to get people to be aware of it, build brand loyalty, reach for the product because it's, they, with so many ads, the ads are all competing for attention but being immersed in schools is just one aspect of that idea of having involvement in as many areas of kids' lives as possible. I think in addition to all the machines, there were tables outside that had. Coca Cola umbrellas, and then the football stadium had a scoreboard that had Coca Cola that featured prominently on it. It was like complete corporate capture. It was amazing how many exposures the typical student in that high school in Brantford, Connecticut would have had. And that's just in school. I mean, think about all the other things added to that. That's amazing, isn't it? One of the things that interested me about this work was because when I played soccer and ran cross country and track as a kid, everything. There were so many instances where everything was sponsored. There were so many instances where unhealthy food products were linked with sport. So, we were the Snicker state champions of the state of Florida for soccer. I was a Wendy's high school nominee, not a winner. Let's be clear. And every brand. I have so many patches at home with fast food or sugary drink logos on them, right alongside. And then probably not coincidentally, I remember when I was a young kid, and we were painting a piece of wood in the backyard. And I drew the Coca Cola logo with a soccer ball and a basketball next to it. Looking back, first, what an odd kid I must have been to draw Coca Cola's logo, but to your point, I was really immersed in it and Coke was top of mind. The kind of sports sponsorships that you talked about being exposed to when you were young. That kind of thing's happening outside the U.S. a lot too, isn't it? It is. So, the sports sponsorship outside the U.S. – one of the big ones that comes to mind if McDonald's sponsorship of the World Cup. We see a lot of international presence with brands, whether it's through social media, and the way they sort of take local culture and tailor it to sports marketing. I remember being on a trip to Trinidad with my family. My mom's family is from Trinidad. And there was a Coca Cola bottling plant, I think it was. And alongside the perimeter was a painted fence and it had the Coca Cola logo and the Trinny flag and then a painting of a soccer ball and steel drums. So, there was this infusion of the culture alongside the Coca Cola logo. And that really, I think, accelerated my interest in understanding how these brands are capitalizing on the good feelings that people have towards their own culture. It can be challenging to do anything about this and challenging, especially you regulate advertising in the U.S. because of protections provided for commercial speech through the first amendment. What can be done about the ads promoted through these unhealthy sports sponsorships? One of the things I think we need more research on is the extent to which these kinds of ads might be contributing to a sort of misunderstanding about the health profiles of products. And so, I think that would help us better understand for kids, do they start to really think that some of these sugary drink products are healthier than water, for example. That's just a random example but I think that will help us understand what's at stake when it comes to the impression that it's making on young people. And there's a little bit of work in this area, but more is needed. And then I think too about how as a society, there's policy regulations to it too, but that's very hard to do because of commercial speech protections. I will say one of our colleagues Nick Freudenberg has talked about how we should have an open mind with whether there's a possibility to move the needle on commercial speech protections. And so that's something I'd love to keep exploring with people on what that could look like it, and if it was possible to any extent. And then the other thing that's always been on my mind is the idea that for some products being associated with and became a public relations liability. If we think about the way professional athletes used to endorse tobacco products and would be standing in their uniform with a cigarette in their mouth. Then that sort of became uncool. Not good for their brand. Not good for their look, and they moved away from it. Will the same thing happen to sugary drinks and junk food partnerships. And I think sometimes we see glimmers of that. There was the famous video, years ago after a soccer game, when one of the world's most famous soccer players pushed away a sugary beverage and said agua in response. And it affected the market shares at that moment. I think there are instances like that, that we can think about in terms of getting some momentum behind the way athletes themselves identify with these products. In that context, do you think parents could be an important advocacy voice? Let's just say that parents rose up and said to the local high school, we don't want Coca Cola stuff blasted all over our school. And they're pushing that. Coca Cola retains the right, because of the First Amendment to market its products, but local schools would have the right not to sign contracts and therefore deprive the company of those kind of marketing opportunities. Do you think parents might ever feel mobilized enough incensed enough to do something like that? I think parents are a key factor in this issue of sports marketing to kids because companies care a lot about what parents think. Even though kids have a ton of pester power, where they nag their parents to purchase things, parents are also in many cases, especially for young kids, the gatekeepers of all these purchases. Companies know not to make parents too angry about something because of the risk of not purchasing their products. I think if parents got vocal about it, whether it's on social media or by getting involved in petitions that might be going around that's one way to get companies to start paying attention to these things because I think it getting them out of schools, for example, seems to me to be a common sense start to it and but many parents might not be thinking of this in the way, that how deeply it might be affecting their diet, their kids diets. Bio Dr. Marie Bragg is an Assistant Professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine where she also serves as the Director of Diversity Initiatives. She holds an affiliate faculty appointment in the Marketing Department at the NYU Stern School of Business, and directs the NYU Food Environment and Policy Research Coalition, which includes 56 faculty who study food and sustainability across 14 departments in 8 schools at NYU. Dr. Bragg's research examines unhealthy food marketing practices that target youth and communities of color. Her current NIH-funded grants assess how advertising on social media affects the preferences and food choices of adolescents. Dr. Bragg is a Food Leaders Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and has testified on three public policies in New York City that aimed to create a healthier food environment. Since 2008, she has mentored more than 100 students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members. Dr. Bragg earned her PhD in clinical psychology from Yale University.

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Is there more to simply rinsing produce before eating it? Garden food safety is about mitigating risks, especially for those with sensitive immune systems. Simple practices like washing harvests with vinegar and water, and cleaning tools between uses add an extra layer of protection and make the harvest last longer.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3W2wEnZBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45N3NamBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4eD82cCEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3RR0byuLearn More: Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas:Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Kitchens for Good, a local nonprofit, exceptionally rewarding. LinkedinUbiquity Biz Kitchen for Good Love Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a food scientist. Food scientists work to keep food safe for eating. While it may not be something many gardeners think about, it's paramount. From clearing debris to testing soil, gardeners have many ways to engage in food-safe practices. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4clSEjvBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3RQlRL5Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3W8gWI8EG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3xt2CjWConnect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas: Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Kitchens for Good, a local nonprofit, exceptionally rewarding. Love Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Ultra-processed food companies are out to get your health. Why? Because their profits depend on your addiction to their products. In this two-part series on "why big food loves the death of the homemaker," I am discussing the rise in the production and valuation of big food that has directly correlated with the decline in homemaking and home cooking. This is a trend that has been happening for well over 50 years now, but has been spiking in recent decades. Ultimately we have fallen away from God's design and been ensnared by the addictive flavors of ultra-processed food, which has taken a serious toll on the health of America.  But it's not all dismal news. In this episode, I also discuss how you can take back your health (and the health of your family) from big food. As we step back into our kitchens and empower ourselves to cook whole, nourishing foods, we open up a world of better health that many of us Americans have never experienced before.  Publications/statistics referenced in this episode:U.S. obesity rate has tripled over the last 60 yearsIncrease in market capitalization of UPF companies since 1960s73% of the U.S. food supply is processed>60% of U.S. caloric intake comes from ultra processed foodsHow America's diet has changed over the decades Other episodes referenced:Why Big Food Loves the Death of the Homemaker (And Home Cooking)So How Bad Are Seed Oils? God Made Seeds, but Did He Intend for Us to Use Seed Oils?Natural Flavors: How Big Food Is Messing with God's DesignKnow that you can always reach out with prayer requests or listener questions by emailing me at movedbyhimpodcast@gmail.com (or message me on Instagram at @movedbyhim_)!Did you know that leaving a 5-star rating takes only a couple seconds? If you are grateful for this content and are excited to hear more, a quick rating and review would be so greatly appreciated

In the second hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Chase & Big Joe have Jonathan Hutton on and discussed the Titans and the recent win in the U.S. Open. They close off hour two discussing their issues with food companies.

It's no surprise to anybody that the big snack food companies of the world have been sneaking around for decades now- plotting how to get their processed products into our pantries and ultimately our stomachs. It really started in the 80s when the idea of snacking while watching TV was introduced, and it's only grown from there.Over time, snack food marketing has successfully shifted our eating habits from one where we ate three dedicated meals per day, to erratic eating throughout the day that doesn't allow for much digestion downtime between ingestion. On top of that, the snack food has become more and more processed to the point where the default for much of the US population is a sugar-filled option, containing a seemingly never-ending list of ingredients.Now, in recent times we've seen a glimmer of hope in the fact that consumers are starting to shy away from these ultra-processed foods. It's not clear why this is happening, but one thing is clear: the big snack food companies aren't happy about it and they're actively working to reverse it!In this episode of the Vibrant Menopause Podcast, we'll be talking about the sneaky tactics that these companies and their executives are using to boost their sales and regain their control over our eating habits. From suggesting the addition of highly processed foods to typical dishes, to bashing the use of the word "ultra-processed," the games have just begin and it's really quite worrying.So as you listen, please take note that the snack food companies are coming for you, and know that we're all better off sticking to three dedicated meals per day consisting of healthy fibers, fats, and protein. I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to stay tuned for more as this story develops!...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll get a new formula that truly works for professional women over age 50, because it's long overdue that we say GOODBYE to the lousy old counting games.

Crimes and Lies Against You Every time you enter the pet food aisle, manufacturers are vying for your patronage and their share of the 21 BILLION dollar pet-food sector. They will do just about anything to get your business, except make a truly human edible food. No wonder, only four companies account for 67% of the marketplace. Susan Thixton will tell you the lies the pet-food companies want you to believe. Listen Now Pets Make Us Happier, Richer & Healthier Blue Cross pet charity conducted a survey of pet owners and found that they tend to earn nearly $5,000 a year more than those without an animal and are more likely to work full time. They are also happier in general, spend more time with their families and have jobs they enjoy. Lori Brooks reports on this new research and has some illuminating results. Listen Now Cat Survives 2-Month Move In Mattress Moosie a 2-year-old gray tabby cat has been reunited with his family after he miraculously survived a two-month journey trapped inside a mattress when his owners moved from Texas to Alaska. A moving company left with the military families belongings while the family stayed behind and spent three more days in Texas searching for Moosie. Turns out, Moosie was already en route to Alaska— inside a futon mattress. Listen Now Pet FBI Harnessing the power of the Internet for good, Maresa Fanelli pioneered the pet lost and found database for Columbus, Ohio in 1998. Today she's the driving force behind Pets Found By Internet, reuniting lost animals all across America. She explains how it works and families she's reunited. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Join the conversation with Kyle Koehler, the visionary behind Wildway Foods, as we peel back the curtain on the true cost of cheap food and the monumental challenges those in the health-conscious food space face. Discover how spending less at the checkout may actually be costing us more in healthcare, and why it's essential to support companies that put our well-being at the forefront. From the meticulous processes of regenerative farming to the crafting of additive-free products, Kyle and I explore how every dollar spent is a vote for the future of our health and our planet. If you want to try Wildway, use code REALFOODOLOGY for 20% off at https://wildwayoflife.com Topics Discussed: 11:57 - Regenerative Farming Challenges and Sustainable Sourcing 19:04 - Challenges of Global Supply Chains 24:56 - Product Pricing and Additives 29:07 - Navigating the Food Industry and Choices 41:21 - Food Companies' Retail Challenges 59:29 - Concerns About Food Safety and Regulation 01:04:07 - Regenerative Farming and Health Priorities Sponsored By: ARMRA Colostrum Get 15% off your first order at tryarmra.com/realfoodology Natural Cycles for 15% off go to naturalcycles.com with code REALFOODOLOGY Honed Vitamins use code REALFOODOLOGY for 15% off at livehoned.com Organifi Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off at www.organifi.com/realfoodology Open Guided Meditation Get 30 days free of Open by visiting withopen.com/REALFOODOLOGY Check Out Wildway: If you want to try Wildway, use code REALFOODOLOGY for 20% off at https://wildwayoflife.com Show Links: Kiss The Ground Common Ground Check Out Courtney: Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database  Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited & Mixed By: Mike Frey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm running a free “Save $1,000 Challenge” to teach you creative strategies to save money. It's 5 days long and starts on Monday. Grab your free spot here: https://Erika.com/go #63: Dr. Marie Bragg, is an expert in food marketing and nutrition and advocates for consumers to be more aware of the marketing tactics food companies use to lure us in. In this episode you'll learn:  The secrets food companies do not want you to know  Who food companies are targeting in their marketing campaigns  How endorsement marketing can harm consumers What to eat and not to eat Special thanks to our partners & sponsors: Shopify: Try Shopify for just one dollar a month - sign up here: https://Shopify.com/erika BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ETM and get on your way to being your best self. Netsuite: Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free, here - https://netsuite.com/erika Webull (free stocks) - https://erikataughtme.com/invest Thanks for tuning in and come back every Tuesday for a brand-new episode! Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.  Prefer video or want closed captions?⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rl0M-dbvlDU  Did you enjoy the episode?⁠⁠ Please leave us a review here⁠⁠: (just scroll to the bottom and tap on “leave a review”) It really helps the podcast especially since we're just getting started. Even just a sentence is perfect! Follow the podcast @erikataughtme across platforms.  ⁠Connect with me on Instagram.⁠ https://www.instagram.com/erikankullberg/ For more information, go to⁠ www.erikataughtme.com/⁠ Get on my personal finance & investing course priority waitlist here https://erikakullberg.com/3DMoney Get my Mastering YouTube course, to learn how to grow a YouTube following and monetize it https://erikakullberg.com/MasteringYT ⁠Get more of my free resources. https://www.erikakullberg.com/links

Do you ever feel like you're addicted to certain foods? Like no matter how hard you try to avoid them, you just can't seem to resist their call?You're not alone. In fact, food addiction is a real thing, and it's something that the food industry actually COUNTS on to keep you coming back for more.In fact—believe it or not—they're ACTIVELY working to make their foods as irresistible and addictive as possible.  And that's not a conspiracy theory, it's fact. They've been doing it for years, and they're REALLY good at it.And the thing that makes it even scarier is that they don't have to put a gun to our head to make us eat this stuff. We are WILLING participants in our own demise. Because we LOOOOOVE our comfort foods.But I always say that knowledge is power, and that's why in this episode I'm going to put on my tinfoil hat and uncover all the sneaky ways the food companies are conspiring against you so that you can break free from their grip once and for all.

This is an episode YOU MUST HEAR to get recharged in the fight for your family's generational health. Enjoy! Are you a woman struggling with hormone-related fatigue, stubborn weight gain, anxiety and/or irregular cycles? Contact me at wholestoryhealth@gmail.com or DM me @wholestoryhealthcoach on Instagram to chat about possible solutions.

In this episode, Kris Gethin introduces listeners to Revant Himatsinka discusses his background and focus on nutrition. Learn about healthy food choices from this knowledgeable guest. Revant highlights the hidden dangers of everyday food items like health drinks and biscuits. Challenge common perceptions and promote better health awareness. Learn about misleading nutritional programs and deceptive marketing tactics used by food and drink companies. #HealthAwareness Revant shares his experience with legal issues surrounding a viral video. Despite legal hassles, he prioritizes educating people. Discover the misleading claims made by companies regarding sugar content in supposedly healthy products. Stay informed and make wise choices. #StayInformed They discuss excess sugar content in energy drinks and misleading marketing tactics. Be aware of deceptive labeling practices used by cookie brands. Make informed choices about your food and drink consumption. Stay vigilant and prioritize your health. #MakeInformedChoices Revant explores the perception of vegetable oils as healthier options. Understand the importance of cooking with the right utensils and oils. Discover the challenges in marketing oil and the differences in packaging and labeling between countries. #HealthierOptions Learn about the factors contributing to the increase in diabetes in India. Understand the high consumption of refined carbohydrates, sugars, and processed foods. Stay informed and make healthier choices to combat this epidemic. #CombatDiabetes Discover the high sugar content in hydration powder and the differences in packaging and labeling. Understand the potential health impacts of additives and the influence of money on product endorsements. Stay informed and make wise choices. #StayInformed Understand the importance of choosing protein supplements wisely. Be cautious of high sugar content in many protein products. Incorporate more natural protein sources into your meals. Stay informed and make informed decisions based on your dietary needs and goals. #ProteinSupplements Discover the source and quality of hairdressing products and supplements. Use supplements with amino acids derived from fermented sources. Choose plant-based protein options for easy digestion. Stay informed and make wise choices for your hair and overall health. #HairCare Avoid the misconception surrounding peanut butter as a high protein food. Choose peanut butter brands with only one ingredient: peanuts. Understand the potential health impacts of additives. Stay informed and make wise choices for your nutrition. #PeanutButter Join the discussion on the four pillars of consumer food preferences: price, taste, health, and convenience. Discover healthier food options and follow Food Pharmer for valuable insights. Engage with the podcast and spread knowledge about health and nutrition. #FoodChoices - Kris Gethin introduces Bioptimizers' Black Friday sale - Revant Himatsinka discusses nutrition and healthy food choices - Importance of educating the public about negative impact of everyday food items - Legal issues surrounding viral video and misleading claims by food companies - Misconceptions about peanut butter, supplements, and many drinks on the market ---- Connect with Revant Himatsingka https://linktr.ee/foodpharmer https://www.instagram.com/foodpharmer/    ---- Purchase Kris's new Legacy Fat Loss trainer: https://www.krisgethinlegacy.com/ Save on all BiOptimizers products by using code KRIS10 at checkout https://bioptimizers.com/ To apply to train with Kris online 1-on-1 email info@krisgethin.com ---- Follow me on Instagram and feel free to DM about 1-1 online training @krisgethin For my preferred Biohacking and anti-aging supplements, go to https://bit.ly/kgbiostacklabs Get better sleep and head over to Magbreakthrough.com use the discount code KRIS10

In today's episode we discuss cheat meals, eating beef vs chicken, home workouts and the side-effects of Ozempic and Wegovy becoming more and more popular. Also, "queer teachers" are forcing their ideology on your kids and they are NOT hiding it. Make sure to subscribe on Rumble (link below) as full episodes will no longer be streamed on YouTube. Watch the full episodes here: Subscribe on Rumble Submit A Question⁠ For The Show  Click here to Join The SwoleFam Use Code "GTTFG" to get 10% OFF ALL MERCH! Get On Papa Swolio's Email List Download The 7 Pillars Ebook  Try A Swolega Class From Inside Swolenormous X  Get Your Free $10 In Bitcoin    Questions? Email Us: Support@Swolenormous.com

Sharing the inside scoop on how the world's largest food company aims to reach net zero by 2050, Nestlé North America CEO Steve Presley joins TED's Lindsay Levin to discuss the progress they've made so far and where they're investing for sustainability. A big focus will be regenerative agriculture -- producing food in a way that helps the planet instead of harming it -- by working with farmers and other partners across the entire food production process.

Sharing the inside scoop on how the world's largest food company aims to reach net zero by 2050, Nestlé North America CEO Steve Presley joins TED's Lindsay Levin to discuss the progress they've made so far and where they're investing for sustainability. A big focus will be regenerative agriculture -- producing food in a way that helps the planet instead of harming it -- by working with farmers and other partners across the entire food production process.

Sharing the inside scoop on how the world's largest food company aims to reach net zero by 2050, Nestlé North America CEO Steve Presley joins TED's Lindsay Levin to discuss the progress they've made so far and where they're investing for sustainability. A big focus will be regenerative agriculture -- producing food in a way that helps the planet instead of harming it -- by working with farmers and other partners across the entire food production process.

Each year the US healthcare system spends billions of dollars on pharmaceuticals and innovations, yet our citizens continue to get sicker and sicker. And while many providers truly want to help folks, their education primarily teaches them to write prescriptions for symptoms—not address the root causes of ailments. Meanwhile, our government works hand in hand with food companies to market and promote the very foods that exacerbate inflammatory and chronic illnesses. While the idea of corrupt, powerful entities and a broken healthcare system might seem overpowering, we have a lot of power as citizens to begin changing the paradigm of what health means. Today's guest, Calley Means, is here to talk about exactly what we can do to begin healing our broken systems. As a former consultant for food and pharmaceutical companies, Calley has a unique and well-informed viewpoint on this matter. He is the co-founder of TrueMed, a company that is revolutionizing the way patients use pre-tax funds for health expenses. In this interview, you're going to hear enlightening conversations on the US food system and pharmaceutical industry. Calley is sharing the behind-the-scenes playbook of the tactics processed food companies use to gain public trust. We're going to talk about how government programs promote disease and disproportionately affect children and minority groups. We're also going to discuss how we can create a revolution and lead the charge toward true health for future generations. Enjoy! In this episode you'll discover: The problem with how our medical system treats patients. Calley's experience as a consultant for food and pharmaceutical companies. The percentage of food stamp funding goes toward sugary drinks and processed foods. How structural racism in government-funded programs affects kids. The suspicious connection between soda companies and civil rights groups. Tactics that processed food companies use to get nutritionist endorsements. Which entity funded the study that created the food pyramid. The connection between university research and food companies. Why doctors have minimal training in nutrition. The power of root-cause-based treatment. An important distinction between life expectancy and quality of life. How to begin changing an unsustainable system. A conversation on freedom of choice. Why we need to fix food subsidies to improve our society's health. What inflammation is, and why it matters. The power of tapping into your body's innate intelligence. How to use HSA & FSA accounts to promote health and prevent disease. Items mentioned in this episode include: PiqueLife.com/model -- Get 15% off any subscription + a free starter kit! Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off! Connect with Calley Means Website / Twitter / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Download Transcript