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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 48 MIN

269. Making the Healthiest Snack in the World

from The Begin Within Health Show · host Nate Sleger

To take advantage of the special offer in this episode, visit https://www.⁠JoBurgMeats.com/beginwithin and use code NATE15 for 15% off your order.The convenience food industry has us convinced that healthy equals complicated, expensive, and time-consuming. But what if I told you two guys just spent 18 months fighting federal regulators to prove that the healthiest snack doesn't need to be cooked to death or pumped full of preservatives?In this episode, I sit down with Jon Engelson and Joe Berg, the masterminds behind JoBurg Meats, who are revolutionizing the way we think about convenient nutrition. Their journey from regulatory nightmare to creating a two-ounce package that delivers the protein equivalent of a six-ounce steak will change how you think about fueling your fitness goals.Questions you'll find answers to:Why did it take 18 months to get FDA approval for the healthiest snack?What's the real difference between heat-treated and non-heat-treated protein products?How can one small dietary change create momentum for bigger health transformations?What makes this approach different from every other "healthy" snack on the market?Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠JoBurgMeats.com/beginwithin  and use code NATE15 for 15% off your order.Chapters: 00:36 The Power of Small Changes01:21 Introducing JoBurg Meats03:35 Meet the Founders: Jon Engelson and Joe Berg06:46 The Journey to Health and Nutrition07:44 The Story Behind JoBurg Meats19:19 Challenges of Bringing a Product to Market25:43 The Importance of Maintaining Product Integrity28:38 Balancing Idealism and Commerce34:04 The Value of Investing in Health43:54 Encouraging Small Changes for Better Health46:30 Conclusion and Special OfferIf you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations.Follow for more:⁠https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleger⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785⁠

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