35. Debunking Food Industry Myths with Erin from Food Science Babe

EPISODE 35

Does grocery shopping overwhelm you? Same! With so many labels claiming products are organic, non-GMO, hormone-free, and natural, it’s hard to decide what is really best for us and our children. Not to mention, making the decision without breaking the bank. I am so relieved to get some real answers from Erin who is a chemical engineer and food scientist. You’ll be shocked, and probably relieved, to hear what she says about the food industry and what healthy really means.

Erin has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of MN. She has worked in the food industry for 10+ years in both the conventional and natural/organic sectors as an Engineer/Food Scientist. Erin debunks a lot of misinformation about the food industry on her Instagram and Tiktok accounts @foodsciencebabe that I definitely recommend you check out.

In this episode we discuss:

-The misconceptions about the term “organic”

-What GMO really means

-The truth behind the EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” list

-Which labels you should really care about

-How Europe and the United States regulate food

Resources:

-EU food colors video

-Red Dye 40 & ADHD video

-Hidden dangers of organic foods video

-Dirty Dozen video

Connect with Erin:

-Erin's Patreon page

-Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @foodsciencebabe

-Twitter: @foodscibabe

-Merchandise

-Linktree

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