Food Labels Decoded: How to Spot Hidden Sugar & Marketing Tricks
Update: 2025-08-25
Description
“Natural.” “Low fat.” “Made with real fruit.”
Food labels make big promises—but do they really deliver? In this eye-opening deep dive, we cut through the marketing hype and give you the tools to shop smarter.
You’ll learn:
- How front-of-package claims like natural or low fat mislead shoppers
- Why “gluten-free” and “superfood” don’t always mean healthier
- The truth about sea salt vs. table salt and “made with real fruit” labels
- How to actually use the Nutrition Facts label and ingredient list
- The 520 rule for percent daily value (DV)
- Where sugar hides (74% of packaged foods!)—and the 60+ names it goes by
- What counts as ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—and why they’re linked to major health risks
- What the FDA’s new front-of-package labeling initiative could mean for you
- How allergen labeling works—including the recent addition of sesame
Whether you’re managing your health, shopping for family, or just tired of being misled by “healthy” packaging, this episode arms you with the knowledge to decode food labels with confidence.
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