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Well with Arielle Lorre

365: The Shocking Truth About Food Labels, Natural Flavors, Dyes and Why Our Food System is Broken with Ashley Nickelsen

Dec 16, 2024
Ashley Nickelsen, founder of B.T.R. Nation and biochemist, shares her mission to improve the food system through healthy snacks. She reveals the biggest culprits in food ingredients, explaining the mysteries behind natural flavors and dyes. Discover why hospital food is notoriously unhealthy and the hurdles in changing it. Ashley advocates for transparency in food labeling, emphasizing that a balanced diet shouldn’t add stress. Plus, she recounts her journey to wellness and the importance of simple, nutritious choices for busy lifestyles.
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Quick takeaways

  • Ashley Nickelsen emphasizes the importance of understanding food labels to navigate misleading ingredients like natural flavors and dyes effectively.
  • The podcast highlights the dire need for quality nutrition in hospitals and the logistical challenges of introducing healthier food options into care settings.

Deep dives

Understanding Wellness in the Food System

The podcast investigates the complexities of the food system, highlighting growing public confusion about processed food ingredients such as natural flavors and artificial dyes. The conversation addresses why hospital food is often of low quality, emphasizing the need for better nutritional options in care settings. Insights from industry expert Ashley Nicholson reveal that food distribution heavily influences the types of food available in hospitals and other institutions. This discussion prompts listeners to reconsider what constitutes wellness and the role of food choices in achieving it.

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