It's not shaken or stirred... it's emulsified. Why are thickening agents so prominently used in the big food industry, when evidence suggests inflammatory and metabolic impacts could be taking a toll on our health? In this EP, we discuss Carrageenan, a once naturally sourced, proportionately utilized, and traditionally heralded food additive, that has become far more commonplace in store-bought foods than you might realize. Join us as the phrase "well combined" takes on an entirely new meaning.

Curiosity Corner Topics:

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, Homeschooling, Fermentation and gut health, Challenging big industries.

Resources:

What's the Controversy Over Carrageenan? - Cornucopia Institute

The Carrageenan Controversy | Scientific American.

Is Carrageenan Safe? | Follow Your Heart®

Irish Moss: The History of Carrageenan’s Roots - Food Ingredient Facts

http://ifacprod.wpengine.com/facts-on-food-ingredients/sources-of-food-ingredients/carrageenan

Food Emulsifiers and Metabolic Syndrome: The Role of the Gut Microbiota

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S2 Ep 4: Gotta Keep 'em Separated: Emulsifiers, thickeners, and stabilizing agents like Carrageenan in food, their impact on our health, and sneaky but prominent ultra-processed food additives