Labels That Mean Nothing
Implies that their chickens have not been contained, but in reality is not regulated at all.
Cage free
A product label that is not overseen by the FDA and has no regulation
Supplement Facts
A popular diet that limits a major macro-nutrient and can lead to poor performance and fatigue.
Low carb
This ingredient was recently banned, but the data shows that only a very small percentage of kids see ADHD effects from consuming...otherwise no data supports that it's a concern.
Red dyes
This marketing term implies better health and the use of non-toxic pesticides - but it still uses pesticides and they're actually less studied and less efficacious!
Organic
A label that implies the product comes from nature and is minimally processed, but actually has no meaning or regulation
Natural
The percentage of supplements that a recent study found had inaccurate amounts listed on the label
89%
A popular diet that only includes animal products and can lead to GI problems, elevated unhealthy fat intake, and poor performance.
Carnivore
An ingredient touted by influencers as toxic, but in reality it has been shown to be heart-healthy and better for you than its counterparts.
Seed oils
This type of company uses heavy influencer marketing and often sells a huge line of products, most of which are unregulated and do nothing. The folks selling often have a "down line".
Multi-level marketing (MLM)
GMO-free
The percentage of supplements that a recent study found had an FDA-prohibited ingredient in them.
11%
A popular diet that has very low carbohydrate and very high fat intake, that does NOT promote performance and can cause health issues long term.
Keto
This ingredient was recently swapped in as a "healthier" way to make french fries by a popular fast food chain - but in reality it is actually worse for heart health than its predecessor.
Beef tallow
This trendy food avoids pasteurization and touts being "better for you" - but in reality is actually very dangerous and could contain E Coli and other dangerous pathogens.
Raw milk
A label that implies their animals have no constraints and can move about freely, but is not regulated.
Free range
A label to look for on supplements that means that product has been third party tested and we can trust the contents.
USP, NSF for Sport or Informed Sport
A diet that excludes ALL animal products that can be done effectively (if for a good reason) but should be overseen by a dietitian to make sure that you are meeting nutrition needs.
Vegan
These products make a food sweeter, without adding calories from sugar. They often get blamed for causing cancer or other negative side effects, but there is no research to actually support this.
This marketing implies that some food is "dirty", despite this not being true and there being no regulation around this term or dietary approach.
Clean or clean eating
A label that implies physicians like and use a product, but is not regulated and often fabricated.
Doctor-approved
The only professional that you should take supplement advice or recommendations from
Dietitian or physician
A popular diet that touts a diet of ancient ancestors as a way to be healthy and have longevity...which is ironic because our ancient ancestors lived on average to age ~25
Paleo
This common ingredient is often demonized and blamed for weight gain, acne, cancer and other negative health outcomes, but in reality it's actually essential for your brain and can help support performance.
Sugar
This salt claims to be healthier than regular salt, but in reality is the same nutritionally and actually lacks iodine - a nutrient crucial for health.
Himalayan sea salt