Episode 18: Italian Espresso, Greek Donuts, and the Truth About Food Labels

Ellie is officially back from her honeymoon in Italy & Greece, which means today’s episode is a mix of travel stories, cultural differences, and real-life nutrition talk. We chat European coffee culture (espresso bars > American jitters), why food abroad hits different, and what surprised her about eating in Rome, Florence, Venice, Athens, and Naxos. Then we shift into the basics of reading food labels here at home—what actually matters, what doesn’t, why ingredients tell the real story, and how to use apps like Yuka without spiraling. In this episode: - European vs. American food + lifestyle differences - Why Italian espresso doesn’t wreck your nervous system - Jet lag recovery + travel insights - Food label 101: ingredients, marketing tricks, and simple swaps - When rating apps help… and when they mislead This episode sets the foundation for next week’s deep dive into deceptive marketing, sneaky additives, and how to confidently navigate a grocery store. Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SisLetsHeal_Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and don’t forget to follow us! Kaylin → IG/TikTok: @kaylinjohnsonfit Ellie → IG/TikTok: @ellie_katrina_decker / @ellie_k_decker Apply for 1:1 coaching w/Kaylin: https://www.healthyempoweredrenewed.com/podcastcoachingform Kaylin's Wedding Photographer ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/emmaharlingphoto/