Episode Details

Are you really eating clean? Join us on this eye-opening episode of SHE MD, where co-host Mary Alice Haney sits down with Jen Smiley, creator of The Label Letter and founder of Wake Up and Read the Labels. Jen shares her journey from discovering the hidden chemicals and junk in supposedly “healthy” foods to empowering people to transform their health through clean eating and real ingredients. In this episode, Jen gives us actionable tips to identify and replace inflammatory oils, preservatives, and deceptive ingredients in everyday foods. Learn how to stay fuller longer with organic choices, decode misleading food labels, and make simple, inexpensive swaps that will revolutionize how you shop and eat. From yogurt and nut milk to bottled water and bread, she uncovers surprising truths about everyday grocery items and shares five essential tips to start your clean eating journey today. Don’t miss this empowering conversation with easy, practical tips to help you eat clean and feel your best.

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THIS EPISODE:

• [1:32] Jen shares her journey to understanding food labels, gaining 10,000 followers.
• [6:19] Tips for staying full, going organic, and spotting misleading food labels.
• [8:18] Clean eating essentials: know your oils and avoid preservatives.
• [16:04] Surprising truths about yogurt, nut milk, and bottled water.
• [19:50] Jen’s grocery store tips for smarter, healthier shopping.
• [22:08] Jen talks about the Clean Eating Academy 
• [28:36] Jen’s 5 top tips for lifelong health and well-being.

JEN SMILEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Start today by flipping over your food packages and examining the ingredient list—if you can’t recognize it, neither can your body. Commit to eating clean, real foods your body can understand and benefit from. Know how to spot mislea