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Food dyes, preservatives, canola oil, and other harmful additives to avoid — Julia Putzeys from Trash Panda app

Farm to Future
Farm to Future
Episode • Nov 28, 2023 • 48m

Julia Putzeys is the founder and general manager of the Trash Panda App. As a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Julia combined her career in software product management with her passion for health and wellness. The concept for Trash Panda was ignited when she realized how many harmful additives are in our food today, and the impact they have on chronic disease. As a mom of two who lives in San Diego with her family, she’s passionate about advocating for a happier, healthier future.

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Links:

California Food Safety Act https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/well/eat/food-additive-ban-california.html. Banned ingredients: 

  • Red Dye No. 3
  • potassium bromate
  • brominated vegetable oil
  • propylparaben 

Whole Foods banned ingredients list: https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/quality-standards/food-ingredient-standards

Trader Joe’s banned ingredients: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/FAQ/product-faqs 

Whole Foods Top 10 Food Trends for 2024 https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/whole-foods-market-forecasts-top-10-food-trends-for-2024/

Connect with Julia
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trashpanda_app
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trashpanda_app/

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