99. Are Low Sugar Snacks Diet Culture? + Starting a Cookie Line

We are so excited welcome the incredible Amy Cohn to the show! Amy is a trailblazer who has worked with many startups and high-growth businesses, and CEO of Joy Days, a company on a sweet mission to produce low glycemic, blood sugar-friendly cookies that are as delightful as they are nutritious.

 

Over the next 50 minutes, we dive into the sugar-coated truths behind the food industry and the gaps in the market for reduced sugar products. She shares her inspiring journey from battling colon cancer to tackling systemic issues in nutrition, leading her to create Joy Day cookies. We dive into the nitty-gritty of  developing a cookie that doesn't just taste good but is good for you. We also discuss the impact of diet culture on our eating habits and how important dietitians are when working in the food space. 

 

In today's episode, you will hear:

• The impact that diet culture plays with food consumption
• The challenges of creating a food product with reduced sugar content
• Successful marketing strategies and social media content creation
• Behind the scenes look at creating a food product

 

Connect with Amy:

Website: getjoydays.com Use code DEATS for 20% off your purchase or subscription

Email: amy@getjoydays.com

 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Find our more and apply here.