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Julie Ruelle, RDN | The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods (And the Free App That Decodes Them)

β€’ Joshua Sharp, DC β€’ Season 2 β€’ Episode 29

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What if the "first grade 15" is the new freshman 15? Julie Ruelle, registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience, joins Joshua to break down what's really happening to our food supply and why kids are gaining weight younger than ever. 

Julie leads US Nutrition Strategy at GoCoco, a food scanner app helping nearly a million users cut back on ultra-processed foods and decode confusing labels.

This episode is full of practical, no-shame nutrition advice the whole family can use β€” starting today.

πŸ• Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
01:45 – Julie's backstory: From college athlete to registered dietitian
04:46 – Why kids are gaining weight younger than ever
07:11 – Processed vs. ultra-processed: what's the real difference?
15:00 – How ultra-processed foods disrupt hormones & cortisol
22:00 – The marketing strategy behind kids' cereals & snacks
30:00 – How food companies hide sugar with multiple names
37:05 – Trans fats: how they're hidden on labels
38:14 – Inside the GoCoco app: scanning, scoring & alternatives
42:54 – Julie's #1 tip: start with breakfast
41:19 – Where to download GoCoco (+ free year of premium!)

πŸ”— Connect with Julie Ruelle & GoCoco:

Website: gococo.app

App: GoCoco β€” available on iTunes & Google Play

🎁 Use code DISCOVER HEALTH for a free year of GoCoco Premium!
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