The Toxic Ingredients Hiding in Your “Healthy” Food with Vani Hari (Food Babe)
The Toxic Ingredients Hiding in Your “Healthy” Food with Vani Hari (Food Babe)  
Podcast: Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz
Published On: Mon Oct 12 2026
Description: Food activist and Food Babe founder Vani Hari returns to Live Like a Girl to break down what's actually hiding in many of the foods we buy every day.We get into ultra-processed foods, ingredient labels, added flavors, artificial sweeteners, food dyes, MSG, cooking oils, food noise, and the simple grocery-store habits Vani uses with her own family. Vani also shares how to make the transition toward more real food without making food boring or giving up birthdays, holidays, French fries, pizza, and the traditions you love._IN THIS EPISODE: How to identify ultra-processed foodsWhat Vani looks for on ingredient labelsIngredients she personally avoidsFood noise and highly palatable foodsHelping kids develop a wider palateEasy real-food swapsNavigating holidays and celebrations_RESOURCES MENTIONEDFood Babe Feast CookbookVani’s speech at HHS in Washington DC Vani’s speech at HHS in Washington DC Vani’s Senate Testimony _MORE ON VANI HARIVani Hari, widely known as the Food Babe, is a food activist, author, entrepreneur, and founder of FoodBabe.com. For more than two decades, she has investigated ingredients used in the American food supply and advocated for changes in the way major food companies formulate their products.Facebook: @thefoodbabeInstagram: @thefoodbabeYouTube: @thefoodbabeFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep377Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.