137. The “Healthy” Food Trap: How to Read Labels and Avoid Ultra-Processed Ingredients with Julia Putzeys

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The grocery aisle is full of foods that appear to make healthy eating easier. A package says “high protein,” “natural,” “organic,” or “sugar-free,” and the decision can feel as though it has already been made for us. But none of those claims tells us everything about what is inside. In this episode of Rooted in Wellness, I sit down with Julia Putzeys to look beyond the front of the package. We talk about why the ingredient list matters, how ultra-processed foods can be marketed as wellness products, and how to make better choices without becoming fearful or replacing everything in the pantry overnight. Julia is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, former software product manager,…