Don’t fall for these BS food labels

I was at the grocery store and saw a "GLP-1 Friendly" label on a meal in the freezer section…and stopped dead in my tracks.

Have you seen it too? 

With millions of Americans now taking Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 drugs), food companies obviously see a huge marketing opportunity and are taking full advantage of it. 

I anticipate that you’re going to start seeing this label popping up all over products in the grocery store, and you need to know the truth.

The “GLP-1 Friendly” label is just a marketing trick. There are no official rules in the U.S. for what it actually means, and this kind of misleading packaging is banned in Europe.

It essentially means nothing, and food companies are using it to sell you the same junk with a new twist to get your attention.

Healthy Choice literally admitted they slapped this label on 26 of their existing frozen meals and made no changes to them.

But honestly, it's not much different from labels we've been seeing on food packages for years.

Here are some more BS food labels to watch out for…

"Natural": There’s no legal definition for this word for food packaging. Companies can use it on highly processed products full of GMOs, high fructose corn syrup, and preservatives. It exists purely as a marketing tactic.

"No Added Hormones" on poultry or pork: The government already prohibits hormones in all chicken, turkey, and pork raised in the US. So, when you see this label, the company is simply advertising that they follow the law.

"Made with Real Fruit": This could mean a tiny amount of fruit – often concentrated juice that's been heavily processed into a syrup, without the nutrients and fiber naturally found in real fruit. 

"Zero Sugar": This has become a codeword for "we replaced sugar with something ultraprocessed". Often artificial sweeteners linked to cancer, or sugar alcohols like maltitol that are notorious for causing bloating, gas, and diarrhea.

"Low Fat" / "Fat Free": When companies remove fat, they replace it with sugar, refined carbs, or artificial additives. You end up with something that spikes your blood sugar and leaves you hungrier than before.

See the full breakdown of BS food labels and share it with someone who needs to know: CLICK HERE

And one more thing to watch for…

You've probably seen claims like "may reduce the risk of heart disease" or "can help lower cholesterol" on products like Quaker Oats or Cheerios. 

This basically means the FDA agreed that oats can help lower cholesterol. It means nothing about the processed ingredients or chemicals that are in the product that could actually make it unhealthy.

Independent lab testing has found Roundup weed killer residues (glyphosate) in several products on the shelf, including Quaker and Cheerios. This weed killer has been linked to cancer, yet it's ending up in our food primarily because it gets sprayed on conventional food crops right before harvest.

Just yesterday, Texas opened an investigation into Bayer – the maker of Roundup – and the food companies who are making misleading health claims on products with known high levels of glyphosate residue. 

It's the first investigation of its kind in the country, and I hope it's not the last.

Please share this good news here. 

And always remember…

The most important label on any food package is always the ingredient list. 

Don’t let Big Food sway you with dirty tactics designed to manipulate you into buying ultra-processed products full of manmade chemicals.

Xo, 

Vani

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What's actually in your sunscreen?

I've been trying a new sunscreen.

After spending years telling you what to avoid, it's rare that I find something I can actually get behind without hesitation.

But before I tell you what's in it, let me tell you what's in the sunscreen most people are using every single day.

Conventional sunscreen. The ingredients they don't highlight:

Most chemical sunscreens use oxybenzone and octinoxate as their active ingredients.

Here's the problem.

Oxybenzone is a known hormone disruptor. It mimics estrogen in the body and has been detected in blood, urine, and breast milk within hours of application.

Octinoxate does the same thing. It's been found to penetrate the skin rapidly and has been linked to thyroid disruption in animal studies.

These aren't obscure concerns. The FDA itself acknowledged that these ingredients are absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that exceed their safety threshold. And called for more testing.

The FDA required manufacturers to provide that safety data. Years later, it still hasn't been submitted.

So what are we supposed to use instead?

This is what I've been looking for. And I found it with Active Skin Repair.

Here's what's actually inside:

No oxybenzone. No octinoxate. No parabens. No phthalates. No synthetic fragrances.

The active ingredient is non-nano zinc oxide, a mineral that sits on top of the skin and physically blocks UV rays rather than absorbing into your body.

And the formula doesn't stop there. It's packed with ingredients that actually support your skin while it protects it:

Aloe, Jojoba Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide to hydrate and support the skin barrier.

The Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is broad-spectrum, non-greasy, and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Good for the whole family, face and body.

It is also reef-safe and HSA/FSA eligible.

I used the sunscreen while traveling recently and the texture is genuinely lightweight. Nothing like the thick, white-cast mineral sunscreens I'd tried before.

Use code FOODBABE to save 20% OFF at checkout.

Shop Active Skin Repair Sunscreen →

Xo, 

Vani

P.S. We spend a lot of effort reading food labels. Sunscreen goes on your skin every time you're outside. It deserves the same scrutiny. Check the label on what you're currently using. If you see oxybenzone or octinoxate, this is a good swap.

P.P.S. At Food Babe, we only promote products we love to use. If you buy a product we link to, we may earn commission.

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Big win! Burger King publishes ingredients

Did you know restaurants are not required to disclose their ingredients? And many won't even tell you if you ask. 

It’s maddening because knowing what's actually in our food is the most important thing to know if we want to improve our health.

Thankfully, most major fast food chains like McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Wendy's do publish their ingredients on their websites...

But Burger King – the third most popular fast food burger chain in America – has been a holdout for years, keeping the public in the dark about what’s really in their food.

This is why the Food Babe Army has been asking them to list their ingredients online like every other major fast food chain does… 

And guess what?

THEY FINALLY DID IT.

Burger King recently published their ingredients on their website with zero announcement. And now we know why they have been keeping them under wraps.

Beware of these ingredients at BK:

VEGETABLE OILS: This includes seed oils like canola oil, cottonseed oil, and soybean oil — which lead to chronic inflammation in the body. These oils are processed to DEATH, with chemical solvents, steamers, neutralizers, de-waxers, bleach and deodorizers.

HYDROGENATED OILS: Intensely processed at high temperatures with chemicals to transform them into clear, bland, and odorless products. Small amounts of trans fat are formed during the intense processing. Trans fats are strongly linked to heart disease and increased heart attack risk, even in small amounts.

MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES: Industrial emulsifier made from processed seed oils like soybean, canola, or hydrogenated oils. Often contains hidden trans fats that don't have to be listed on the label — and trans fats are linked to heart disease and inflammation.

DATEM: A dough strengthener that can contain hidden industrial trans fats, strongly linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

CALCIUM PEROXIDE: This bleaching agent and dough conditioner is banned in foreign countries including China, and also from some natural food stores like Whole Foods.

POTASSIUM IODATE: Dough conditioner not approved in Europe. High-dose lab studies show oxidative cell damage, and too much iodine from it can disrupt thyroid function.

NATURAL FLAVORS: Essentially the exact same thing as artificial flavor, but derived from substances found in nature. Proprietary mixtures contain preservatives, emulsifiers, solvents and other additives such as sodium benzoate, glycerin, potassium sorbate, and propylene glycol — none of which are labeled.

DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE: A silicone added to restaurant fryers as an anti-foaming agent — and it is the same material used to make Silly Putty, caulking, and silicone breast implants.

See more Burger King ingredients here! 

The good news? We now know the truth. 

Don’t keep this to yourself!

Share this with anyone you know who eats at Burger King – because everyone should know what they're really eating.

Xo, 

Vani

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Major ingredient changes at one of my favorite grocery stores!

I have an exciting announcement from one of my favorite grocery stores! 

Watch my reaction here on Instagram and Facebook.

You can also watch it on youtube here.

Please share this news so we can spread the word and show every other retailer in America that this is what people want. The more noise we make, the faster change happens:

Thank YOU and everyone in the Food Babe Army for leading this change.

Xo,

Vani

P.S. While you're at this store, don't forget to grab some Truvani — our collagen, organic bars, and organic plant-based and whey protein are all available there!

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Nachos recipe! This will surprise you.

Everyone says nachos are junk food. And honestly? With the ingredients in most nachos, that reputation is deserved.

Chips fried in refined seed oils. Pre-shredded cheese with cellulose and anti-caking agents. Taco seasoning packets loaded with MSG, maltodextrin, and natural flavors. Sour cream from cows raised on GMO feed.

But here's what I've always believed: it's all about the ingredients.

Nachos made with the right ingredients? Totally different story.

I'm talking organic corn tortilla chips topped with real shredded cheddar, a homemade taco seasoning that takes two minutes to mix, fresh salsa, avocado, and cilantro – all clean ingredients, nothing fake.

And the pan matters too.

Most conventional sheet pans have the same non-stick coatings you'd find on a skillet. The kind that breaks down at high heat and leaches directly into your food. That's the last thing you want! 

It's why I use the 360 Cookware Jelly Roll Pan in my kitchen.

Surgical-grade stainless steel. Zero PFAS, PTFE, or aluminum touching your food. Even heat across the entire pan. Which means cheese that melts perfectly from edge to edge, every time.

And right now, this is my go to recipe:

Sheet Pan Party Nachos →

10 minutes of prep. 10 minutes in the oven. Feeds a crowd.

It's the kind of dish I can put on the table without thinking twice about what's in it. Because I chose every single ingredient myself.

That's what clean eating actually looks like.

Get the 360 Cookware Jelly Roll Pan here →

Use code FOODBABE at checkout for 25% off.

Xo,

Vani

P.S. The Jelly Roll Pan is one of the most-used pieces in my kitchen. Once you have it, you'll wonder what took you so long.

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Friday dessert (with 30 grams of protein!)....

A quick friday reminder... but first here's a recipe that tastes like dessert, but has 30 grams of protein!

• 1/2 cup of Greek Yogurt
• 1 scoop of Vanilla Plant-based protein powder
• Chocolate chips (as many as you’d like)

Then, mix the protein yogurt until a dough consistency, and stir in chocolate chips. 

It’s the perfect sweet treat that makes me feel as good as it tastes.

That’s why we’re offering an incredible launch deal on Truvani’s NEW Protein Variety Box:

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

You get to try our 5 best-selling plant-based protein flavors with several amazing gifts!

Truvani’s Plant-Based Protein is super easy to add to any of your creations. 

And honestly? It tastes like dessert even on its own.

The best part? You get to try our 5 best-selling flavors with our Protein Variety Box.

Vanilla & Chocolate, which are the top-selling plant protein powders at Sprouts…

Chocolate Peanut Butter, which our Whole Foods customers go wild for…

Strawberry, which is made with real strawberries from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy…

And to let the flavor of your own healthy creations shine through, there’s Unflavored & Unsweetened. 

Don’t miss your chance to claim Truvani’s Protein Variety Box’s launch special:

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

Hurry: The deal ends in just 2 short days!

Xo,

Vani

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You’ll Never Drink Coffee Shop Shakes After This

Question:

Would you rather spend $6.55 on a shake with 35g of sugar and 4g of protein…

Or $2.49 on one with 20g of protein and under 2g of sugar that tastes just as good?

I'm asking because that's the choice most people make every day without realizing it.

The average coffee shop shake is loaded with sugar and has a 47-ingredient list that starts with ice and milk and ends somewhere around "potassium sorbate" and "carrageenan." For $6.55 a cup.

But a shake with Truvani’s Plant-Based Protein? $2.49. 20g of protein. Under 2g of sugar. 

And the ingredient list is made of just a handful of organic ingredients with nothing nasty.

That’s why I’d hate for you to miss Truvani’s Protein Variety Box’s launch special:

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

You get to try our 5 best-selling plant-based protein flavors with several amazing gifts!

Shop Protein Variety Box

Take a look at the label of this popular coffee shop shake:

Xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, carrageenan… MY EYES ARE BLEEDING!!

That’s why making a shake with Truvani is a no-brainer instead…

Not only is each flavor made with just a few real ingredients, but it also tastes like dessert.

Like Anthony said: “It tastes like a dessert without the guilt.”

And right now, you can try 5 best-selling flavors in Truvani’s NEW Protein Variety Box with a special deal:

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

The best part? You can cancel anytime, and you’re covered by Truvani’s 30-day money-back guarantee.

Xo,

Vani

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