Ready to discover the best tool for understanding food labels and more? This episode is a conversation with Julia Putzeys who is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of the Trash Panda app. Join Poldi and Julia as they discuss the confusing landscape of food labels and ultra-processed food ingredients. And learn about the ultimate tool for understanding food labels.

Episode Overview:

• Julia’s journey into the nutrition world and what motivated her to start the TrashPanda App
• The importance of understanding food labels and what to look for when reading labels
• Why we need to push for more transparency in the food system
• What government agencies regulate food additives and ultra-processed food in the USA?
• What does GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) mean regarding food additives?
• Ultra-processed food ingredients that Julia is most concerned about right now (Food Coloring like Red Dye 40 and Apeel Technology)
• Bioengineered (GMO) foods and some of the labeling requirements for them in the USA
• Current trends in food labeling that Julia is watching
• Live walkthrough of the Trash Panda app and how it can help you understand food labels and the potential health effects of ingredients in seconds

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