Published Oct 16, 2023

Ashley Nickelsen: Debunking "Healthy" Snack Labels, Best Sweeteners Ranked + Total Carbs VS Net Carbs

Ashley Nickelsen, founder of BTR Nation, delves into the world of healthy snacks, exposing misleading food labels and advocating for ingredient transparency. From exploring sweeteners like monk fruit to discussing the gut health impact of stress and additives, this episode offers valuable insights on making informed nutritional choices.

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Ashley Nickelsen: Debunking "Healthy" Snack Labels, Best Sweeteners Ranked + Total Carbs VS Net Carbs

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Sweeteners Decoded

Flavorful Innovations

Stress and Nutrition

Flavor Education

Gums and Gut Health

Bold Resilience

Delicious Plant-Based Eats

Holistic Nutrition Choices

Honoring a Legacy

Oil Choices Matter

Quality Chocolate Matters

Beverage Preferences

Crafting Chocolate Bars

Sweet Potato Obsession

Fiber Balance

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Legacy and Mission

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Decoding Sweeteners

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Ashley Nickelsen: Debunking "Healthy" Snack Labels, Best Sweeteners Ranked + Total Carbs VS Net Carbs

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Episode Highlights

Legacy and MissionAshley Nickelsen, founder of BTR Nation, shares her journey of creating truly healthy snacks inspired by her parents' legacy. She discusses the importance of transparency in food labeling and the mission to provide nourishing alternatives in the snack industry.

Legacy and Mission

Ingredient TransparencyAshley Nickelsen and Will Cole explore the complexities of food labels and the misleading nature of terms like "natural" and "gluten-free." They discuss the importance of consumer education in understanding ingredient lists and the implications of "natural flavors."

Ingredient Transparency

Holistic Health Approach

Decoding SweetenersAshley Nickelsen explores the complexities of sweetener choices, focusing on the health benefits of monk fruit over sugar alcohols. She shares insights into managing gut health through informed dietary decisions.

Decoding Sweeteners

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