Wake Up and Read the Labels!

Wake Up and Read the Labels!

Wake Up and Read the Labels is your guide to eating simple and feeling good. If you want to eat clean and feel your best, you’re in the right place. Join us each week as we talk about real ingredients, ethical brands, and the stories of people just like you who woke up and read the labels.

Recent Episodes

The Power of Probiotics with Tina Anderson

June 6, 2023

When we hear “bacteria,” we usually associate it with inflammation and disease, but not all bacteria are created equal. There is such a thing as “good bacteria,” found in probiotics, that can balance the gut and alleviate di…

Dining Fearlessly with Seed Oil Scout

May 30, 2023

Going out to eat is a luxury, but dining out means that you have no real knowledge or control over what is put in your food. While you may spend time in your personal life jumping through hoops to avoid processed foods or se…

Sourcing Real Ingredients with David Harrison

May 23, 2023

Other countries’ regulations against food additives are generally stricter than the United States. Much of the food on the shelves or in restaurants can be processed and filled with GMOs or seed oils. Anyone who has traveled…

Using Ketosis to Reset Your Metabolic State with Ben Azadi

May 16, 2023

Our ancestors did not have food available to them at all times, so fasting became a natural part of their routine. As humans became more civilized, we replaced fasting regularly with grazing constantly. Our portion sizes inc…

Healing Your Thyroid with Dr. Izabella Wentz

May 9, 2023

According to the National Library of Medicine , hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid affects up to 5% of the general population with an additional estimated 5% going undiagnosed. The lack of thyroid hormones can lead to irr…

Preventing Cancer by Taking Control of Your Health with Dr. Jenn Simmons

May 2, 2023

The CDC defines cancer as “a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control.” Next to skin cancer, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in the United States. Breast cancer treatments, such as chem…

About the Host

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Jen Smiley

Expert Food Coach

Jen Smiley is an expert food coach who has helped thousands of people make food simple so they can feel their best.