In an ideal, natural-food world, ingredient labels on food would be really, really short. A label on vegetable soup might read like this:
- vegetable broth
- onions
- potatoes
- carrots
- tomatoes
- green beans
Instead of this:
What are “disodium guanylate” and “disodium inosinate”? And don’t even get me started on “flavoring”! In this episode, you will learn how to read food labels, identify specific chemical additives and look for hidden ingredients.
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Here’s what we mention in this episode:
Quote of the Week
Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is.
— Isaac Asimov
Recipe of the Week
Resources:
- 8 Scary Hidden Ingredients in Processed Foods
- “Natural” Flavorings and Other Hidden Animal Sources in Your Food Supply
Thanks for listening!
Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa
