This for That: Jen Smiley’s Recommendations for Clean Eating
Doro and Trica welcome Jen Smiley, creator of Wake Up and Read the Labels, to talk about clean eating and the importance of reading food labels. Her journey started when she and her husband transformed their diets, which positively affected their health. Jen then went on to help family and friends improve their well-being through educating them on how to read ingredient labels and swap everyday foods for healthier options.
Jen provides practical tips for clean eating, debunks myths about saturated fat, and encourages listeners to take charge of their health by making informed choices. She discloses to listeners a simple method of finding delicious alternatives that nourish the body, without neglecting dietary preferences or depriving themselves of tasty or comforting food.
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qUOTES:
“If you’re waking up in the morning and you’re starving, that means your insulin is out of whack. Your body is screaming at you to eat clean.” –Jen Smiley
“You are what you eat. If you eat good, high quality food, you’ll be happy throughout the day.” –Jen Smiley
“If saturated fat is truly harmful to our health, then why is breast milk so rich in it? Saturated fat does not make us fat, that’s a myth that I’m here to bust.” –Jen Smiley
Show Notes:
Takeaways
Reading labels can reveal hidden ingredients that affect health.
Clean eating can lead to increased energy, reduced inflammation, and improved well-being.
Many food labels focus on what's not included rather than what's healthy.
Empowerment comes from understanding and taking control of your diet. Healthy swaps can make meals enjoyable without deprivation.
Families can adapt to healthier eating without pressure.
The Read the Labels app simplifies healthy eating choices.
Healthy eating can be delicious and satisfying.
Awareness of food labels is crucial for making informed choices.
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