How to Read Food Labels + Find Healthier Grocery Swaps

311: Navigating the grocery store can feel overwhelming, especially when so many products are marketed as “healthy” without actually having the ingredients to back it up. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to shop smarter, read ingredient labels, spot misleading claims, and find better options without feeling like you have to overhaul your entire life overnight.

Topics Discussed:

→ How do you read food labels?

→ What ingredients should you avoid?

→ Are seed oils unhealthy?

→ How can you spot greenwashing?

→ What are the healthiest grocery swaps?

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