#25 - The Truth About Natural Flavors + NEW Wise Eats Nutter Butter Recipe

In Episode 25, we’re exposing natural flavors! What they are, what’s in them, and if they’re safe to eat! Also featuring a Recipe of the Week (Nutter Butter Bars) and a “Word to the Wise”.

For the YouTube video, show notes, pictures, and more, go to Wise-Eats.com/Episode25

Episode Timestamps

• Wise-Eats.com/Episode25 for the show notes, YouTube video, and more! (0:00)
• Welcome to Episode 25! The Truth About Natural Flavors (0:30)
• Natural flavors are the 4th most frequently used ingredient in our food supply (0:50)
• What are natural flavors? The science behind natural flavoring (1:25)
• What is in natural flavoring? (2:15)
• FDA regulation of natural flavors (2:30)
• 2 big problems with natural flavors: Additional and hidden ingredients (3:00)
• Natural vs artificial flavors (3:30)
• What about organic natural flavors? (4:15)
• Risks of consuming natural flavors (4:45)
• The list of products in my kitchen containing natural flavors! (5:25)
• Eat whole, natural foods instead of processed foods (6:55)
• Recipe of the Week: Wise Eats Nutter Butter Bars (7:50)
• Healthy protein bar recipe! Wise-Eats.com/NutterButter (7:50)
• Natural Flavor Case Study: Legion Athletics Whey+ Protein Isolate (9:20)
• Contacting Legion’s owner, Mike Matthews (9:45)
• Why I can no longer completely trust Legion Athletics’ products (10:40)
• Switching to a new protein powder! (11:15)
• Take control of the things you’re putting in your body (11:45)
• The Wise Choice: Consume natural flavors only in moderation (12:00)
• 5 key takeaways from this episode (12:50)
• Word to the Wise: 5-Star iTunes review from Adam (13:30)
• Wise-Eats.com/Episode25 for the show notes, Youtube video, and more! (15:00)
• Blooper Reel (16:00)

• Website Link: Wise-Eats.com/Episode25
• YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/4qiLliQfNdM
• Podcast Webpage: Wise-Eats.com/Podcast
• Instagram: @weswisefitness
• E-Mail: [email protected]
• Facebook.com/wiseeatspodcast

Recipes Mentioned in This Episode:

• Wise Eats Nutter Butter Bars: Wise-Eats.com/NutterButter
• Complete Recipe List: Wise-Eats.com/Recipes

Articles/Brands/Products Mentioned in This Episode:

• Naked Casein Protein Powder
• Legion Athletics Whey+
• Anthony’s Pea Protein
• Amazing Grass Greens Powder
• Extra Gum
• Kirkland Dog Food
• Kodiak Pancake Mix
• LaCroix
• Pulse Pre-Workout
• Stevia/Monkfruit Packets
• Zevia
• Rx Bars
• Bigger Leaner Stronger by Mike Matthews

Movie Clips

• Natural vs. Artificial Flavors: What's The Difference?
• Good Health: 'Natural flavors' not so natural
• What Are 'Natural Flavors'?
• What Are Natural Flavors And Why Are They In Everything At The Grocery Store?!
• Good Question: What Are Natural Flavors?

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