Nutrition Unmasked is a podcast that will expose the truths behind the food and supplements that fuel you. We will have fun deep diving into some stories that reveal what happens behind the scenes of the nutrition industry. Your host is a product development and regulatory expert with over 20 years of experience in global nutritional products and has been a public speaker for some on the largest nutrition companies, sharing her insights and expertise in more than 15 countries around the world.
Fear vs. Facts: Modern Pesticides, Real Risk and How Families Stay Safe
Pesticides have changed—but only because science and regulation forced them to. In this episode, we explore how the creation of the EPA and modern regulatory frameworks reshaped pesticides into safer, more controlled tools—and why those protections are more important now than ever. We’ll break down how today’s pesticides are tested, regulated, and monitored, and why comparing them to chemicals from the past is scientifically misleading. But safer doesn’t mean perfect. Weakening regulations pu...
13 Jan 2026
What Are Pesticides, Really? And How Did We Get Here?
When you hear the word pesticide, what comes to mind? Danger? Cancer? Corporate greed? Or maybe… nothing at all? In this first episode of a four-part series, we go back to the beginning—long before warning labels and viral headlines—to understand how pesticides actually came to be. We start with the earliest forms of pest control: simple, naturally occurring substances humans used to protect crops. Then we follow a pivotal (and unsettling) shift in history, when wartime chemistry gave rise to...
9 Dec 2025
Decoding the Label part 2: What's really inside your foods and supplements?
IMPORTANT LINK TO LABELS! https://www.savorthescience.com/blog In this episode, we roll up our sleeves and dive even deeper into the world of food and supplement labels—using a few “totally real, definitely not made-up” products I’ve created just for this breakdown. You’ll learn how a tiny bit of simple math (promise, it won’t hurt!) can reveal exactly how much of each ingredient is actually in your products… and how brands strategically design their labels to make you feel good about what yo...
9 Dec 2025
Decoding the Label part 1: What's really inside your foods and supplements?
IMPORTANT LINKS TO THE LABELS! https://www.savorthescience.com/blog Ever wonder what all those tiny words, numbers, and panels on your food and supplement labels actually mean? In this kickoff episode, we break down the basics of label reading so you can finally understand what’s required, what’s optional, and what each section is really telling you. We’ll explore how foods and supplements overlap, and where they’re worlds apart, so you can spot key differences that affect quality, safety, an...
9 Sept 2025
Pure, Clean, Organic...or just marketing hype?
"Pure", "Clean", "Organic". These words are designed to build consumer trust, but trust without proof can be dangerous. In this episode we pull apart the marketing halo around these words and unmask why you shouldn't take them at face value. If you are looking to protect your health, your wealth, and your values, it's time to look past the hype to see the reality. References: https://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/lawsuits-target-pure-leafs-all-natural-claims/ https://topcl...
1 Sept 2025
The Natural Illusion - Consumer trust on trial
The word "natural" shows up everywhere, from juice boxes to supplement labels. What does it really mean, though? In this second episode on labels, we explore how consumers, companies, and the courts have wrestled with the slippery term. From multi-million dollar lawsuits to FDA indecision, we'll uncover how a single word reshaped marketing and consumer trust. References: https://www.fox13news.com/news/all-natural-simply-tropical-juice-forever-chemicals-pfas-lawsuit ht...
25 Aug 2025
Unmasking GMOs: What your labels may not be telling you
In this first episode of our labeling claims series, we dive into the story behind GMO labels in the U.S. What exactly is a GMO, and why has the conversation around it been so confusing? We’ll unpack the history of GMO labeling, the role special interests played in shaping the rules, and why today’s standards still leave consumers guessing. Along the way, we’ll contrast the U.S. approach with Europe’s swift and transparent response. If you’ve ever wondered how much you can really trust what’s...
18 Aug 2025
Peanuts and Profits - The PCA Scandal
In this episode, we delve into the Peanut Corporation of America scandal; an astonishing tale of corporate greed that compromised public safety. We explore the microbiological contaminants that infiltrated peanut products, leading to a nationwide outbreak that sickened over 700 people and tragically claimed the lives of 9 individuals. Join us as we unpack the decisions made by the company executives, who prioritized profits at the expense of consumer safety, and examine the devast...
18 Aug 2025
Food of the Future or Misguided Marketing
Soylent promised to be the food of the future. Instead, it faced bans, backlash and consumer rejection. In this episode we are going to dig into how hype, bad assumptions and regulatory missteps turned a bold idea into a cautionary tale. References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070723/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/feb/05/before-soylent-brief-history-food-replacements https://www.bevnet.com/brands/soylent/media/bdc01364b85f46dbade739dc25f715d2 https://en.wikipedia...
18 Aug 2025
Episode 1 - The Trailer
An introduction to Nutrition Unmasked and what we are all about. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Nutrition Unmasked! I hope you enjoyed this episode and found it valuable. If you did, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you! Join the conversation! We’d love to hear your thoughts and insights. Follow us on social media [TikTok @lizajacobs01, Instagram @JP_ProductGuru, Facebook Liza Jacobs Pepple] and share your fa...
18 Aug 2025
From Snake Oil Salesman to Modern Quackery in Food and Supplements
In this episode, we unravel the fascinating history behind the term "snake oil salesman," beginning with the notorious Clark Stanley in the 1800s. We'll trace the evolution of this concept and explore the origins of the first regulations surrounding food and medicine in the United States. Join us as we dive into the landscape of food and supplement regulations today and discuss how, even in our modern age, unethical marketers continue to sway consumers with disingenuous claims. Don't mi...
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