Zero sugar doesn't mean zero consequences

If you're drinking Gatorade Zero, reaching for Halo Top ice cream, or chewing Extra gum to keep things "sugar free"... I need to warn you about something.

A new study just linked several of the processed zero-calorie sweeteners found in these products to a faster decline in memory and thinking skills…

• Aspartame
• Saccharin
• Acesulfame K
• Erythritol
• Xylitol
• Sorbitol

I've been warning about these sweeteners for years. Now the cards are really stacking up.

Previous research out of the University of Texas found that people who regularly consumed artificially sweetened drinks experienced almost FOUR TIMES the increase in waist circumference over a nine-year period compared to those who didn’t — even though they were drinking zero calories 

And in 2023, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the artificial sweetener aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans." 

This is found in Diet Coke. The best-selling diet drink in America.

Processed zero-calorie sweeteners are all over the grocery store shelves. You’ll find them hiding in products you may have in your fridge or pantry right now:

• Gatorade Zero → Acesulfame Potassium
• Halo Top Ice Cream → Erythritol
• David Bars → Acesulfame Potassium
• Quest Protein Bars  → Erythritol
• Extra Gum → Sorbitol, Aspartame, Acesulfame K
• Pur Gum → Xylitol
• Monster Energy Zero → Acesulfame Potassium
• Rockstar Sugar Free → Acesulfame Potassium
• Diet Pepsi → Aspartame, Acesulfame K

There are sooo many more…so make sure you check your “sugar-free”, “zero-sugar”, and “low carb products. 

At Truvani, we don’t use questionable chemicals like this in our products. Our new Electrolyte Drink Mix (in 3 flavors!) is sweetened with monk fruit. It also has no synthetic citric acid, maltodextrin, or stevia that you’ll find in most other brands. 

If you know anyone who might be buying these “sugar free” products, warn them by sharing this post on Instagram, Facebook, and X. 

Xo,
Vani

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Love Your Electrolytes? Check The Ingredient List

If you already drink electrolytes every day, I LOVE that.

You're ahead of most people when it comes to taking hydration seriously.

But I need to ask you something:

Have you looked at the ingredient list on the brand you're currently using?

Because when we were developing Truvani Electrolytes, I looked at every major brand on the market.

And what I found honestly SHOCKED me.

• Synthetic citric acid manufactured from black mold.
• "Natural flavors" that can contain dozens of hidden chemical compounds.
• Maltodextrin – a filler that spikes blood sugar higher than table sugar – being concealed inside the "natural flavors" designation so it never even shows up on the label.

One of the biggest electrolyte brands had a public scandal over this exact issue.

They were hiding maltodextrin and never disclosed it.

I don't care how good a brand's marketing is. If the ingredient list doesn't hold up, the product doesn't hold up.

That's why we put so much work into making Truvani Electrolytes the right way..

The ingredients are clean:

Real organic fruit extracts, organic monk fruit, organic acacia fiber, and four key minerals – magnesium, potassium, sodium, and calcium – in their most bioavailable forms.

No synthetic citric acid, no maltodextrin, no stevia, no "natural flavors."

Available in three flavors:

Strawberry, Lemon Lime, and Piña Colada.

One thing I want to mention:

Our first batch is moving a lot faster than we expected, and I'm not confident it'll last through the end of the week.

If you want to try them, I wouldn't wait too long:

>> Click here to try the NEW Truvani Electrolyte Mix

Xo,

Vani

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NEW: The electrolytes I wish existed years ago

I am SO excited to finally share this with you.

We just launched something brand new at Truvani: 

Truvani Electrolyte Mix

This is one of the most requested products, and we took our time developing it because we refused to put it out until it met our standards.

We’re releasing THREE refreshing flavors:

Strawberry, Lemon Lime, and Piña Colada.

Each box comes with 12 stick packs.

And if you've ever wondered why we took so long – it's because getting the ingredients right is harder than most people realize.

Let me show you what I mean:

Most electrolyte brands use something called "natural flavors."

That term sounds harmless, but it can legally contain dozens of chemical compounds (including synthetic solvents, preservatives, and carriers) all hidden under one vague label.

So you have absolutely NO IDEA what you're drinking.

We use zero "natural flavors".

Our electrolytes are flavored with real organic fruit extracts.

• Strawberry made with organic strawberry extract.
• Piña Colada made with organic coconut and pineapple extracts.
• Lemon Lime made with organic lemon and lime extracts.

Every flavor source is listed by name on the label.

NOTHING is hidden.

Then there's citric acid.

Almost every electrolyte on the market uses synthetic citric acid.

Most people assume it comes from lemons.

But it doesn't…

About 99% of the world's supply is manufactured by fermenting GMO corn syrup with a strain of black mold called Aspergillus niger.

That mold becomes the white powder you see labeled "Citric Acid".

We skip it entirely.

We use Organic Lemon Juice Powder instead.

And instead of maltodextrin – a cheap filler with a higher glycemic index than table sugar that some brands have been caught hiding inside their "natural flavors"...

…We use organic acacia fiber as our carrier.

Acacia is a prebiotic that feeds your gut microbiome while you hydrate.

And it gives each serving 3-4g of fiber as a bonus.

Every ingredient has a job.

Nothing is filler.

And instead of stevia, which gives most people that bitter aftertaste and can disrupt gut bacteria, we use organic monk fruit.

Clean sweetness with no bitterness and no blood sugar spike.

Now for the exciting part…

Here's what you get in every single serving:

• Magnesium – helps your cells produce real, steady energy and keeps your muscles relaxed and cramp-free.
• Potassium – keeps your brain sharp, your nerve signals firing, and your afternoon energy from tanking.
• Sodium – the mineral your body needs to pull water into your cells and keep you hydrated from the inside out.
• Calcium – supports your bones, your muscles, and your recovery so your body bounces back faster.

And to celebrate the launch…

You can get our NEW Electrolyte Mix at a special deal. The deal gets better the more boxes you buy!

>> Click here to try Truvani Electrolytes before the first batch sells out

Xo,

Vani

P.S. I do want to be honest with you about something…

Our first production run is smaller than we'd like.

When you're using real organic fruit extracts instead of synthetic flavoring, and organic acacia fiber instead of cheap maltodextrin, things take longer to produce.

We couldn't just crank out a million units overnight. 

Once this first batch sells through, it'll be several weeks before the next one is ready – and based on how many people have been asking us for this product, I don't think this batch is going to last long.

If you want to try them, I wouldn't wait on this one.

>> Click here to try to get our new Electrolyte Mix today

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Don't fall for these tricks...I used to!

I need to send you this reminder to ALWAYS read the ingredient list on your food and not to trust what the front of the package says. 

Food labels are lying and it’s becoming a big problem.

The other day, I saw those crackers at the grocery store that said they were made with OLIVE OIL in big letters on the front of the package…

Intrigued, I flipped the box over and was flabbergasted when I saw MORE soybean oil and canola oil in the ingredients. 

What a scam!!!

This is a shady trick that many brands are using now because olive oil is healthy and they know that most people will see that on the front of the package and assume these crackers are good for you. 

You’ll find this scam all over store shelves:

• “Olive Oil Mayonnaise" 
• “Olive Oil Spread”
• “Olive Oil Salad Dressing”

All with ultra-processed canola oil and soybean oils. 

You’ll also find this in products that say they’re “Made with Real Butter”. 

Of course there’s some real butter in there, but no one is buying it thinking, “oh gee, I hope this has ultra-processed seed oils in it too”. 

Seed oils go through heavy industrial processing to get from seed to bottle, and they're loaded with omega-6 fats that promote inflammation in the body. GMO or not, they're still one of the most overused industrial ingredients in packaged food, hiding in products you'd never expect

The one that surprised me the most was when I saw “100% Juice” that contained a slew of juice concentrates (very processed) plus added flavors, fumaric acid, and gums.

Since when did 100% not mean 100%?

Now that you know the truth, I hope you'll remember to keep reading those ingredient lists. 

If you know anyone who might be swindled by products like these, please share this with them. 

Xo, 

Vani

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Filter your air - it makes a huge difference especially right now

If you've been outside in the last few days, you already know.

The sky has that color. The air smells like something burning 500 miles away. Because it is.

More than 115 million Americans are under unhealthy air right now. Over 800 wildfires are burning in Canada, and the smoke is sitting over the Midwest, the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic and now is headling south. 

So you do what everyone says to do. Close the windows. Stay inside. Wait it out.

Here's what nobody tells you about that.

Closing the windows isn’t enough.

Researchers tracked indoor and outdoor air in more than 1,400 buildings during smoke season. On smoke days, people sealed up, and half as much outside air got in.

Indoor particle levels still nearly tripled.

These were people doing everything right. Windows shut, doors closed, staying in. The air inside got three times worse anyway, because smoke particles are small enough to come through every gap a house has. Around door frames. Through the HVAC. You can't seal a house against something that small.

The particles are the problem

Wildfire smoke particles are about 30 times thinner than a human hair. That's what PM2.5 means, and it's why it's in every alert you've seen recently.

Particles that small don't stop in your nose or throat. They go deep into your lungs, and the smallest ones cross into your bloodstream. That's the link to asthma attacks and heart problems during smoke events.

This isn't a bad-smell problem.

What actually reduces it

Filtration. That's the intervention that shows up in the research over and over. The same studies that found tripled indoor particles also found that filtration cuts them substantially.

That's why I run the Intellipure H1000 in my house. Not just for times like these, but all the time.

The H1000 uses dual H13 HEPA filters with Honeycomb VOC backing to capture over 99.9% of airborne particles, including ultrafine particles and unwanted odors. It covers up to 2,200 square feet in 30 minutes, runs quietly enough that I forget it's on, and the filters only need changing once a year.

Right now you can save 10% with code FOODBABE10.

Get 10% off Intellipure here →

The smoke clears and people move on. Then it comes back in three weeks and everyone starts over.

My Intellipure runs year-round. Smoke season is just when I notice it's working.

Xo,
Vani

P.S. If you have kids, someone pregnant, or anyone with asthma or heart issues in your house, this is the week to deal with it. Those are the groups every health department flags first, and they're the ones sitting inside breathing the air that got in.

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 a commission.

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Are you breathing this in?

If you've been outside in the last few days, you already know.

The sky has that color. The air smells like something burning 500 miles away. Because it is.

More than 115 million Americans are under unhealthy air right now. Over 800 wildfires are burning in Canada, and the smoke is sitting over the Midwest, the Northeast, and the Mid-Atlantic. Minneapolis ranked as the second-worst air of any major city on the planet.

So you do what everyone says to do. Close the windows. Stay inside. Wait it out.

Here's what nobody tells you about that.

Closing the windows isn’t enough.

Researchers tracked indoor and outdoor air in more than 1,400 buildings during smoke season. On smoke days, people sealed up, and half as much outside air got in.

Indoor particle levels still nearly tripled.

These were people doing everything right. Windows shut, doors closed, staying in. The air inside got three times worse anyway, because smoke particles are small enough to come through every gap a house has. Around door frames. Through the HVAC. You can't seal a house against something that small.

The particles are the problem

Wildfire smoke particles are about 30 times thinner than a human hair. That's what PM2.5 means, and it's why it's in every alert you've seen recently.

Particles that small don't stop in your nose or throat. They go deep into your lungs, and the smallest ones cross into your bloodstream. That's the link to asthma attacks and heart problems during smoke events.

This isn't a bad-smell problem.

What actually reduces it

Filtration. That's the intervention that shows up in the research over and over. The same studies that found tripled indoor particles also found that filtration cuts them substantially.

That's why I run the Intellipure H1000 in my house. Not just for times like these, but all the time.

The H1000 uses dual H13 HEPA filters with Honeycomb VOC backing to capture over 99.9% of airborne particles, including ultrafine particles and unwanted odors. It covers up to 2,200 square feet in 30 minutes, runs quietly enough that I forget it's on, and the filters only need changing once a year.

Right now you can save 10% with code FOODBABE10.

Get 10% off Intellipure here →

The smoke clears and people move on. Then it comes back in three weeks and everyone starts over.

My Intellipure runs year-round. Smoke season is just when I notice it's working.

Xo,
Vani

P.S. If you have kids, someone pregnant, or anyone with asthma or heart issues in your house, this is the week to deal with it. Those are the groups every health department flags first, and they're the ones sitting inside breathing the air that got in.

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 a commission.

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Keep doing this...because it's working

I have been exposing the Big Food industry for over a decade... and I still remember what it felt like when people told me I was crazy for saying they would eventually have to answer for what they were doing to us.

Well, I need to tell you something.

THE NUMBERS ARE IN.

Processed food is dying a slow death and BIG FOOD is crumbling.

There's a massive shift happening.

Look how much processed food companies have LOST in value in the last 22 months:

Campbell's: DOWN 54.9% (Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm)
Conagra: DOWN 54.2% (Chef Boyardee, Slim Jim)
General Mills: DOWN 47.6% (Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Totino's, Pillsbury)
Kraft Heinz: DOWN 29.6% (Oscar Mayer, Jell-O)
Lamb Weston: DOWN 25.8% (Frozen fries at McDonald's)
PepsiCo: DOWN 17.6% (Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker)
Mondelez: DOWN 15.5% (Oreo, Ritz, Chips Ahoy)
Hershey: DOWN 10.4% (Reese's, Kit Kat, Twizzlers)

People are actively shifting away from ultraprocessed foods. Real food sales are outpacing ultra-processed sales by 7%!

This is what happens when millions of us stop blindly buying what they're selling us and start reading ingredient labels instead. We have the power in our own hands. When you refuse to buy an ultra-processed product, you are voting with your dollar and sending a strong message.

Ultra-processed foods are killing people every day. This is why we need to keep sharing the truth with everyone we know.

Every time you talk to a friend about this, every time you post something instead of scrolling past it, every time you choose real food over a meal with dozens of questionable additives... you are part of the reason these numbers look like this.

Keep sharing, voting with your dollars, and spreading the truth! 

The more people who find out that Big Food is poisoning them, the better chance we have to save our friends and family.

Xo,

Vani

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