#183We're adding another chapter to the PFAS series! There's new information from the FDA that we've got to talk about,. It's about the PFAS that coat food wrappers. What does it mean? Is it good news? Is it enough? Let's talk about it!References from this Episodehttps://cen.acs.org/materials/coatings/PFAS-paper-food-packaging/99/i36https://www.fda.gov/food/ ... Show More
Oct 1
Can leftovers be healthier than freshly cooked food?
Can cooking pasta, rice, or bread, and then cooling it down, actually make it healthier? Could yesterday’s leftovers affect your blood sugar differently than a freshly cooked meal, or is this just another nutrition “hack” invented by the internet? Melissa and Jam investigate star ... Show More
44m 52s
Nov 2025
Touching GRAS: What ‘generally recognized as safe’ really means
838. Are manufacturers using a regulatory loophole to sneak untested chemicals into our food? In this episode, we break down what GRAS really means, why it exists, and how the process works. Resources:GRAS databaseDatabase of substances added to foodsFind a full transcript here. ... Show More
12m 27s
Jul 2025
Ep 180 Food Dyes: It’s all marketing
This episode, we aren’t asking you to taste the rainbow, but we are scrutinizing the artificial dyes that give it its color. When you’re munching on brightly colored candies or dipping a french fry in purple ketchup, what exactly is it you’re tasting? In this episode, we take you ... Show More
1h 25m
Apr 2025
What You Need to Know About Food Dyes
Cereals, frostings, and other snacks in the U.S. are about to get a lot less colorful with the FDA moving to phase out artificial food dyes from the nation’s food supply. Will they also get healthier? Plus, Dr. Gupta gets a page to compare whether frozen vegetables store vitamins ... Show More
17m 23s
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 4.0pt;"> <strong><span style="background: white; mso-no-proof: yes;">Alfredo Fernández, J.D.</span></strong> <span style= "background: white; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-no-proof: yes;"> is an attorney and Partner at Shipman & Goodwin L ... Show More
