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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 34 MIN

Decoding the Label part 1: What's really inside your foods and supplements?

from Nutrition Unmasked · host Elizabeth Pepple

IMPORTANT LINKS TO THE LABELS!https://www.savorthescience.com/blogEver wonder what all those tiny words, numbers, and panels on your food and supplement labels actually mean? In this kickoff episode, we break down the basics of label reading so you can finally understand what’s required, what’s optional, and what each section is really telling you.We’ll explore how foods and supplements overlap, and where they’re worlds apart, so you can spot key differences that affect quality, safety, and transparency. Then we go beneath the surface to uncover the insights companies don’t make obvious, giving you the tools to make smarter, more confident choices for yourself and your family.If you’ve ever stood in an aisle squinting at a label, this episode is your new secret weapon.References:https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-food-labeling-and-critical-foods/standards-identity-foodhttps://legal-resources.uslegalforms.com/f/foodhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/344784271_Nutrition_Composition_of_Sacha_Inchi_Plukenetia_Volubilis_Lhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9553689/https://www.fda.gov/files/food/published/Food-Labeling-Guide-%28PDF%29.pdfSupport the showThanks for tuning in to Nutrition Unmasked! I hope you enjoyed this episode and found it valuable. If you did, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you! Join the conversation! We’d love to hear your thoughts and insights. Follow us on social media [TikTok @lizajacobs01, Instagram @JP_ProductGuru, Facebook Liza Jacobs Pepple] and share your favorite moments from today’s episode! Stay connected for behind-the-scenes content, episode updates, and more engaging discussions. Until next time, keep exploring, stay curious, and remember, don't let quackery dictate your plate!

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