The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show Bobby Parrish On The Truth About Food Labels, Hidden Ingredients Making You Sick, Healthy Swaps, & ‘Bobby Approved' Grocery Swaps
Jun 30, 2025
Join Bobby Parrish, a best-selling author and founder of FlavCity, as he dives into the truth behind food labels and hidden ingredients that could be affecting your health. He breaks down deceptive labeling practices, critiques the use of seed oils, and advocates for healthier kitchen swaps. With a dash of humor, Bobby shares the impact of artificial colors on behavior and explores practical grocery tips. Discover why home-cooked meals can be a game changer, along with his go-to ‘Bobby Approved’ items for a healthier lifestyle!
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The Danger of Seed Oils
- Seed oils are cheap, inflammatory, and chemically processed cooking oils originally used as machine lubricants.
- They are prevalent in processed foods and cause chronic inflammation, harming health.
Healthy Cooking Oil Swaps
- Avoid seed oils like canola and soybean oil; use healthier alternatives such as avocado oil, algae oil, ghee, and grass-fed butter.
- Learn to read ingredient labels carefully to make these healthier swaps at home.
The Truth About "Natural Flavors"
- "Natural flavors" on labels is misleading; they start with real compounds but are heavily chemically altered.
- They're often as problematic as artificial flavors, which are synthetic and harmful.