#49 - If We Are What We Eat, What Are We?

In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley, Darian, and Jennifer break down the truth about food regulations, artificial additives, and whether the FDA is really keeping us safe. They uncover how some ingredients banned in other countries are still in American foods, the sneaky marketing tricks big food companies use, and why it’s up to us to make better choices about what we eat.They talk about the risks of red dye and artificial sweeteners, the big differences between U.S. and European food standards, and the powerful work of food activist Food Babe. Plus, they shine a light on the bigger picture—how industrialized food impacts public health.Plus, they honor the Got Grit winners—California’s first responders—who have been working tirelessly amid wildfires and natural disasters. Finally, they wrap up with a powerfully relevant song choice from Bruce Springsteen’s The Rising.Tune in, get gritty, and take control of your plate—because what you eat truly matters.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(1:03) Recapping the week’s major events(3:45) Top 5 Grittiest Headlines: Executive pardons, extreme weather, and more(12:38) The food crisis: Fixing our diets to heal ourselves and the planet(17:15) The FDA: Friend or foe? The truth about food regulation(29:11) How additives and preservatives manipulate our cravings(35:20) The deceptive tactics of the food industry and how they target kids(37:23) The need for global food standards and industry reform(39:15) Honoring first responders: This week’s Got Grit winners(41:56) Pump-up song of the week: Bruce Springsteen’s The Rising(45:28) OutroSend us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us:Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty