• Wake Up and Read the Labels!

  • By: Jen Smiley
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Wake Up and Read the Labels!

By: Jen Smiley
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  • Wake Up and Read the Labels is your guide to eating simple and feeling good. If you want to eat clean and feel your best, you’re in the right place. Join us each week as we talk about real ingredients, ethical brands, and the stories of people just like you who woke up and read the labels.
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Episodes
  • Simple Ingredients and Big Impact with Nick Meyer

    Simple Ingredients and Big Impact with Nick Meyer
    Apr 30 2024
    Have you ever craved more snacks after eating one? That's because sugary snacks often leave us wanting more. But Bearded Brothers offers a refreshing change in the crowded snack market by providing healthier options. In this episode, Jen talks with Nick Meyers, President of Bearded Brothers, about how his journey into Bearded Brothers began, why organic ingredients are essential to their mission, and their special Yo bars designed for kids. In this episode: [01:49] - How and why Nick got involved in Beared Brothers. [05:25] - Why organic ingredients and clean labels are important to Beared Brothers. [13:36] - Nick talks about Beared Brothers Yo Bars for kids. [17:27] - Where you can find Bearded Brothers. Quotes [03:53] - “You look on the back, you read the ingredients, you know the ingredients, and not only do you know them, you feel good about them.” ~ Nick Meyer [09:27] - “You want to eat clean and feel good about it, but you want to enjoy your food too.” ~ Nick Meyer [12:29] - “When we created a lot of these bars, we wanted to stick to the cleanest ingredients possible.” ~ Nick Meyer Links Nick Meyer LinkedIn Bearded Brothers Breaded Brothers Instagram Costco Amazon Whole Foods Market Connect with our host Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook Wake Up and Read the Labels! Schedule a 15 Min Breakthrough Chat with a WURL Food Coach! Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Get 25% off your Bearded Brother purchase. Use the code Wakeup at https://www.beardedbros.com.
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    21 mins
  • The Journey to Gluten-Free Cookies with Addison LaBonte

    The Journey to Gluten-Free Cookies with Addison LaBonte
    Apr 16 2024
    Chronic pain often serves as a wake-up call, signaling the need for lifestyle and diet changes. While these kinds of changes can be tough, Addison LaBonte is on a mission to make it easier with better-for-you desserts made with real ingredients. Addison is the founder of Sweet Addison’s. Her life took a turn when she was diagnosed with compartment syndrome, a painful condition that forced her to change her lifestyle. Unable to run, she tried a gluten-free diet and healthier eating habits out of desperation. When she found relief, it sparked an idea – why not create delicious cookies that fit her new lifestyle? In this episode, Addison talks with Jen about her journey to healing chronic pain by changing her diet, the benefits of going gluten-free, and creating Sweet Addison’s.. Key Takeaways [01:40] - How Addison was diagnosed with compartment syndrome. [07:31] - Who should explore gluten-free. [08:27] - Why Addison named her cookie company Sweet Addison’s. [09:25] - Products made by Sweet Addison’s and their ingredients. [19:22] - Why Sweet Addison’s doesn’t compromise on flavor. [24:23] - Sweet Addison’s mission. [25:28] - Where you can find Sweet Addison’s cookies. Quotes [05:20] - “To say that becoming gluten-free and reading food labels was life-changing is an understatement for me.” ~ Addison LaBonte [07:31] “When people say, do you think everybody should become gluten-free? I say honestly, yes.” ~ Addison LaBonte [20:08] - “One of the biggest feedbacks I get from people is, I can't believe that something this healthy can taste this good.” ~ Addison LaBonte Links Addison LaBonte Instagram Sweet Addison’s Sweet Addison’s Instagram The University of Maine Chips Ahoy! Mrs. Fields Famous Amos Connect with our host Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook Wake Up and Read the Labels! Schedule a 15 Min Breakthrough Chat with a WURL Food Coach! Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Get 10% off your Sweet Addisons purchase! Use code: Wakeup10 at https://sweetaddisons.com.
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    29 mins
  • A Water Sommelier’s Take on Bottled Water with Martin Reise

    A Water Sommelier’s Take on Bottled Water with Martin Reise
    Apr 2 2024
    As a water sommelier, Martin Reise spends his days creating content about water and sharing his knowledge with others. As a child, he noticed that water could have different tastes, sparking his curiosity. Disappointed by the limited water options available in restaurants, he decided to take matters into his own hands. Martin reveals some surprising truths about water. He explains why certain types, like alkaline water, may not be as beneficial as they seem. He also sheds light on the practices of major water brands, exposing how some of them bottle purified tap water and market it as something more. He believes that the best water is pure and natural, without any additives. He is skeptical of labels like "alkaline water" or "vitamin water," urging consumers to be wary of marketing gimmicks. In this episode, Jen talks with Martin about his journey into this unconventional career, the complexities behind water labels in the grocery store, and the secrets of water tasting. Key Takeaways [01:33] - How Martin became a water sommelier. [03:46] - Why some people are more sensitive to the taste of water. [06:15] - The most hydrating types of water. [13:00] - How to choose water at the grocery store. [15:33] - Martin breaks down different types of water. [22:05] - Martin’s take on infused water. [23:54] - Why Martin doesn’t drink distilled water. [25:18] - How purified water is affecting people’s health. [26:36] - Martin talks about water intoxication. [30:08] - Martin discusses his book and water-tasting box. [37:44] - Should you filter tap water in your house? Quotes [07:11] - “Electrolytes is just a fancy marketing word for minerals.” ~ Martin Reise [16:32] - “All these water producers are thinking, how can I convince the American people to buy tap water in a plastic bottle.” ~ Martin Reise [23:58] - “Distilled waters are for small appliances, I’m not a small appliance.” ~ Martin Reise Links Martin Reise Instagram Martin Reise Youtube Martin Reise Die Welt des Wassers Pepsi Coca Cola Costco FDA Vitamin Water Smart Water Essentia Water Connect with our host Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook Wake Up and Read the Labels! Schedule a 15 Min Breakthrough Chat with a WURL Food Coach! Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
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    42 mins
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