What we're up against (alarming investigation)

Whenever you get to tell the truth about our food on the national news it's a good day...

I recently traveled to New York City and took the opportunity to appear on TV to wake Americans up to what's been done to our food and how to un-poison our bodies.

I discussed how there are over 10,000 chemicals allowed for use here in the U.S, whereas in other countries there are only about 400...

And how it took over 30 years for the FDA to finally ban Red 3 from our food - a chemical found in the 1990's to cause cancer.

You can't look at the utter failure of the last several decades and believe that something doesn't need to change. Change needs to happen and it needs to happen fast, if we're going to save the health of this country.

I'm thrilled that the floodgates are opening and that the poisons in our food are now being covered in the mainstream media in a way that I've never seen before. 

Think of how many new people we're reaching with our message. It's truly incredible!

I've been waiting for this moment...

But there is a concerted effort to divide and stop us.

The Big Food & Chemical industries are collectively spending BILLIONS each year to keep their poisons on the market.

A recent investigation by Capital Research Center uncovered what we're really up against, and it's alarming...

• Coca-Cola spent $3.9 million in 2024 lobbying to maintain high-fructose corn syrup subsidies.
• McDonald's and the National Restaurant Association spent $2.3 million in 2023 and $2.7 million in 2024 lobbying AGAINST nutrition reforms.
• Bayer spent $8.2 million lobbying to defend atrazine and glyphosate.
• Kraft Heinz spent $1.1 million in 2024 lobbying to protect about $3 billion in government contracts.
• National Restaurant Association spent $5.1 million in 2023 lobbying to oppose sugar and sodium limits and influence SNAP policy.
• Nestlé spent just over $1M on federal lobbying in 2024, reportedly to push back on proposals tightening school meal standards, pesticide rules, and food additive bans.
• CropLife America spent $1.5 million in 2023 and $1.7 million in 2024 lobbying to defend agrochemicals.
• American Beverage Association spent $1.9 million in 2024 lobbying to preserve soda purchases in SNAP.

They may have big bucks behind them, but we have the truth. 

It's David vs. Goliath—and we only win this fight if we stand united and keep our voices loud!

Please continue sharing the truth about our food with your friends and loved ones. 

If you aren't already - make sure you're following on my social media channels and share what inspires you: Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok. 

Xo,

Vani

P.S. In case you missed it... You can get an exclusive discount on my favorite gluten-free bread with my new partner Grindstone Bakery. Use the code FOODBABE at checkout this week to save 10% on your order here! 

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I finally found REAL gluten-free bread (that doesn’t taste like cardboard!)

Ever since I started sharing my love for Organic Bread of Heaven, I've been flooded with one question:

"What can you recommend that's gluten-free?"

This can be a challenge because most "Gluten Free" breads are loaded with nutritionally-dead ingredients like...

• Rice Starch
• Tapioca Starch
• White Rice Flour
• Corn Flour
• Cellulose
• Cane Syrup & Sugar

Just look at this ingredient list in a popular gluten-free brand....

UDI'S GLUTEN FREE SOFT WHITE SANDWICH BREAD: Water, Pea Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Canola Oil, Rice Flour, Rice Starch, Sorghum Flour, Tapioca Starch, Invert Cane Syrup, Dried Egg Whites, Cane Sugar, Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Modified Cellulose, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cultured Brown Rice, Yeast, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Brown Rice Flour, Enzymes.

Most gluten-free bread also tastes like cardboard and falls apart when you try to make a sandwich.

I couldn't in good conscience recommend any of those to you!

But that changed when I discovered Grindstone Bakery:

• 100% Certified Organic ingredients - no glyphosate, pesticides, or GMOs
• Stone-ground quinoa and millet - ground fresh the day they bake
• Wild ferment sourdough starter - traditional fermentation for better digestion
• NO gums, preservatives, or fillers - just simple, real ingredients
• NO rice, corn, or processed starches - made with nutrient-dense whole grains instead

Get a 10% discount when you use the code FOODBABE at checkout here.

When I first tried their Quinoa Millet bread, I literally couldn't believe it was gluten-free.

It held together perfectly for sandwiches. It toasted beautifully. And the flavor? Complex, nutty, and genuinely satisfying - not like the bland, crumbly substitutes I was used to.

Here's what makes Grindstone Bakery extraordinary:

Traditional Stone-Grinding Process
They grind whole organic quinoa and millet into flour the day they need it. This preserves all the nutrients and creates that incredible complex flavor you can actually taste.

24-Hour Wild Fermentation
Using a 13-year-old sourdough starter, they let their dough ferment for a full day. This breaks down proteins and makes the bread easier to digest - plus gives it that amazing tangy flavor.

Made in a Dedicated Gluten-Free Facility
Zero cross-contamination. They're certified by the Gluten Free Certification Organization, so this is safe for even the most sensitive celiac sufferers.

Minimal Ingredients
Things like: whole quinoa, whole millet, filtered water, fermentation starter, psyllium husk, apple juice, and sea salt. That's it. No mysterious additives or chemicals.

Just like with Organic Bread of Heaven, I keep my freezer stocked with Grindstone loaves.

Because here's the thing about truly clean, preservative-free bread - it doesn't last weeks on your counter like the processed stuff. 

But it freezes beautifully for up to 6 months.

You've been telling me how isolating it can feel when you're gluten-free, watching everyone else enjoy bread freely.

For too long, we've been told to just "accept" that gluten-free means sacrificing taste, texture, and nutrition.

But you don't have to settle anymore.

Grindstone Bakery proves that gluten-free bread can be everything regular bread should be - and more nutritious.

Every time you choose real, organic, traditionally-made bread over processed alternatives, you're voting for your health and supporting artisan bakers who refuse to cut corners.

Ready to stock your freezer with bread you can actually feel good about?

Don't forget to use code FOODBABE to save 10% OFF on your order! 

Trust me - once you taste what gluten-free bread is supposed to taste like, you'll never go back to the cardboard substitutes.

Xo,
Vani

P.S. Please share this with anyone in your life who struggles to find good gluten-free products.

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My Favorite Fall Recipes

Fall is upon us...

And if you're anything like me, that means more "sweet treats" than usual.

Now, you know me better than to think I'm loading up on refined sugars…

But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy desserts. 

I love baking with my Truvani products like our: 

• NEW USDA Organic Whey (5 Flavors)
• Plant-Based Protein Powder (11 Flavors)
• Collagen Peptides or Marine Collagen 

Or when I just want something quick and delicious, I rip open The Only Bar, in 12 dessert-like flavors. 

That's why I'm opening a Fall Flash Sale: 25% OFF Any Truvani Product…

I've even included some recipes for you to try below. 

When it comes to making treats with Truvani, there's really no limit to what you can create, such as:

Chocolate Dipped Cookie Dough Bites:

• 1-2 of The Only Bar in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 
• 1 organic dark chocolate bar 
• 1 tbsp. Coconut or avocado oil 

Chop your bar(s) into bite-sized pieces. Melt your chocolate with coconut oil, stirring so it doesn't burn. Using two forks, dip each piece of bar into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper. Store them in the freezer to harden! 

Protein Pumpkin Bread

• 2 scoops of Pumpkin Spice Plant-Based Protein OR Organic Whey Protein Powder (vanilla or unflavored) 
• 1 Box of Simple Mills Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix 

Follow the directions on the pumpkin bread mix box. Add your protein powder. Bake like you normally would. Easy as can be!

Collagen Banana Bread: 

• Your usual recipe or Boxed Banana Bread Mix 
• 3-4 scoops of Collagen Peptides or Marine Collagen 

Mix all ingredients together well. Bake according to the box or your usual recipe! You don't have to change anything, which is amazing. 

Ready to try these recipes or create your own? Claim 25% OFF any product before it's too late.

Ends in 2 days.

Xo, 

Vani + Truvani Team

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Truvani Flash Sale: 25% OFF

Oops...

My company, Truvani, and I may have accidentally caused a bit of grocery store drama.

Right now, our Plant-Based Protein is flying off shelves at Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and more…

And our NEW USDA-Organic Whey is exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market. 

But no matter where our customers shop, we keep seeing photos like this:

Our retail partners are incredible at keeping up with your demand…

Because seriously… You guys kept them BUSY this summer! 

So I want to personally thank you with an exclusive End-of-Summer Flash Sale: 

Right now, you can get up to 25% OFF ANY Truvani Product. 

If you don't have a Sprouts Farmers Market near you, it's the perfect chance to try our NEW USDA-Organic Whey Protein. 

Each scoop has 20g Protein, 0 Added Sugar and all 9 essential amino acids.

It checks all the boxes, so how does it taste like MELTED ICE CREAM? 

Because with REAL ingredients, comes REAL flavor. 

Truvani Organic Whey is sourced from grass-fed and pasture-raised cows on USDA Organic dairy farms.

We don't use "natural flavors" like the other guys. The flavor in the title is the flavor in the ingredients list. 

Plus, it comes in 5 drool-worthy flavors:

• Vanilla that tastes like melted ice cream.
• Strawberry that tastes like a milkshake.
• Chocolate that tastes like brownie batter.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter that tastes like peanut butter cups.
• Unflavored that tastes like… anything you want to create.

But of course, this 25% OFF deal applies to ANY Truvani product: 

11 Flavors of Plant-Based Protein, Collagen Peptides, 12 Flavors of The Only Bar, and so much more.

But Hurry! This deal ends this weekend. 

Xo, 

Vani & Truvani Team 

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Last Chance: FREE Shaker + 33% OFF for Life

I don't know if you've seen my emails this week...

But I'm offering the deal of a lifetime on my products at Truvani... Literally. 

Today is your LAST CHANCE to take advantage of our Lifetime Subscription deal: 

33% OFF every single month, until YOU decide to cancel.

You can claim this deal on any Truvani product: NEW Whey Protein, Plant-Based Protein, Collagen, The Only Bar and more…

And I'll send you our NEW Red Stainless Steel Shaker Cup for FREE when you start your new subscription, or spend $20 or more. 

But hurry! This deal goes away at midnight. 

Let me get real specific on some of my ride-or-die products to help you decide: 

NEW USDA Organic Whey Protein: 

Made with whey sourced from grass-fed and pasture-raised cows on USDA Organic dairy farms. Customers say they taste like the bottom of the ice cream bowl. How? Because with REAL ingredients comes REAL flavor. There are 5 other delicious flavors to choose from.

Plant-Based Protein Powder: 

Our internet-famous plant protein blend, made with organic pea, chia seed and pumpkin seed protein. It comes in 11 delicious flavors, like our classic Chocolate or Vanilla, seasonal Pumpkin Spice, or new flavors we launched this year, Strawberry and Chocolate Strawberry. 

Collagen Peptides:

Sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised Argentinian cattle, our collagen peptides are perfect to promote vibrant skin and strong nails and support the health of your hair, joints, and bones. I swear my hair has never felt better since taking this stuff consistently for years. 

But there are so many more products to browse on our site!

Claim 33% OFF every single month, or spend $20 or more, and I'll send you our NEW Red Shaker Cup ($24.99 value) for FREE. 

Gone at midnight. 

Xo, 

Vani

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Open to Claim My NEW Gift for You

I've got a question for you...

What's the hardest time to stick to your healthy habits? 

For me, it's when I'm either pressed for time, on the go, or in a place with no healthy food options. 

There are times when it feels like you only have TWO options:

1. Make a BAD food choice that leaves you feeling sluggish and sick.
2. Starve, get "hangry," and bite someone's head off!

This isn't your fault… When all the available food choices are full of additives and sugar, what are you supposed to do?

That's why I always keep my Truvani Stainless Steel Shaker Cup on hand…

And EXACTLY why I want to give it to you so you can always be prepared. 

The best part? Not only our Signature Stainless Steel Shaker cup now come in a new design, but it's FREE with $20+ purchase. 

You need something to put IN the shaker cup, right?

That's why I'm reopening our Lifetime Subscription deal for a limited time: 

Get 33% OFF any Truvani product, forever… until you decide to cancel, of course. 

When I used to travel a lot for work, I went to great lengths to bring healthy food and snacks with me. 

Now, I always keep my shaker cup on hand, because I never know when I'll need it. 

Just take your liquid of choice and add one scoop of: 

• Our NEW USDA Organic Whey Protein (5 Flavors)
• Our internet-famous Plant-Based Protein (11 Flavors)
• Collagen (Bovine or Marine)

But of course, this deal applies to any Truvani product. 

Claim 33% OFF every single month, or spend $20 or more, and I'll send you this NEW Red Shaker Cup ($24.99 value) for FREE. 

Xo, 

Vani + Truvani Team

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The healthy tool I use in my kitchen

It's been years since I've bought conventional cooking oils like Crisco and Mazola. These oils go through an insane amount of processing with chemical solvents, steamers, neutralizers, de-waxers, bleach and deodorizers before they end up in that innocent-looking bottle in your kitchen.

I used to think those were my only options...but then I figured out healthier ways to cook at home.

The Only Cooking Oils In My Kitchen Today:

I cook with a variety of oils, depending on what I'm cooking. Only certain oils are stable when exposed to heat, so I choose those oils for sautéing and stir frying––and the others work great for cold items like salad dressing. 

I generally look for unrefined, expeller pressed organic oils. It's really important to choose organic as GMOs and hexane extraction are prohibited in organic oil production.

• Organic Coconut Oil – Made of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that actually reduce cholesterol and obesity, unlike other saturated fats. Great for high-heat cooking up to 400°F when you get the steam-refined version.
• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Best used for cold applications like salad dressings, not high-heat cooking.
• Organic Grass-fed Butter and Ghee – Good for cooking when you want that rich, buttery flavor.
• Organic Avocado Oil – Good for high heat applications. 
• Organic Extra-Virgin Sesame Oil – Best for low-heat sautéing or as a condiment.

And there's another option...

Use Cookware that Requires NO Butter or Oil! 

When you cook with conventional pans, you're not just adding unnecessary fats (or toxic refined seed oils!) – you're also destroying nutrients and creating a mess that's a hassle to clean.

But here's what I learned when I switched to 360 Cookware:

The cookware itself becomes your "oil."

Their surgical-grade lidded stainless steel creates a tight seal. Add just a tablespoon of water to pan, put on their lid, and it creates steam that cooks your food perfectly – without any added fats.

The result?

• Food that's more flavorful and retains nutrients
• Never sticks to the pan
• Easy cleanup (just rinse with warm water)
• No toxic free radicals from heated oils

I've been using my 360 Cookware for years, and it still looks brand new. This cookware will literally last you a lifetime.

Here's the bottom line:

You can keep cooking with toxic refined oils that are processed to death–or you can eliminate oils entirely with cookware that actually works and saves you clean-up time.

Whether you start with the 3.5 Quart Sauté Pan or invest in a full set, you'll never go back to conventional cookware.

Don't serve another meal cooked with ultra-processed oils. 

Your family deserves better.

Right now, you can save a whopping 25% off all 360 Cookware with code FOODBABE

Xo,

Vani

P.S. I know stainless steel cookware can feel like a big investment, but when you break it down by cost-per-use over a lifetime, it's actually the most economical choice. Plus, you're protecting your family from the toxic chemicals found in non-stick coatings.

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