958. Vani Hari Shares The 10 Food Ingredients You Should Avoid

Hey, Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our eye-opening conversation with Vani Hari, the Food Babe, where we get into the nitty-gritty of food labels, chemicals, and how the wrong ingredients can be wreaking havoc on your health. Vani shares the 21 simple habits that transformed her life and can help you make healthier food choices—like ditching protein powders with artificial sweeteners and learning to recognize gut-disrupting gums in products. She also talks about her journey building Truvani and how bringing healthier food to major retailers like Walmart is changing the game. Learn the steps you can take (and even start today!) to remove harmful ingredients, shop smarter, and make a lasting impact on you, and your family’s health.

This episode is packed with tips on reading food labels, understanding ingredient lists, and how to be a "food investigator" in your own life. You don’t want to miss it!

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HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS

When you know better, you do better. The key to lasting change is awareness—once you understand what's in your food, making healthier choices becomes easier.
Artificial Sweeteners to Avoid: Three of the most dangerous artificial sweeteners—sucralose, aspartame, and Ace-K—are still widely used in everyday products and linked to serious health risks like cancer and digestive issues.
Gums and Additives: Common food additives like guar gum, carrageenan, and xanthan gum can disrupt your gut bacteria and lead to bloating, IBS, and other digestive problems.
Changing where you shop changes your health. Simply switching to buying produce and groceries from local farmer’s markets can create a 180-degree shift in the quality of your diet and overall well-being.

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