Understanding how your food was made is an important part of making nutritional decisions. Unfortunately, food labels are extremely convoluted. With numerous regulatory agencies involved and a multitude of certifications, it's nearly impossible to keep track of what they all mean.  In this episode, we unravel all of that. Meats, Eggs, Dairy, and Fish6:16 - Vegetarian Fed7:31 - Grass-Fed14:21 - Animal Welfare16:55 - Cage Free vs. Free Range vs. Pasture Raised23:20 - Regenerative Certified Organic24:31 - Ecological Outcome Verification25:20 - No Hormones Administered27:27 - rBGH Free 29:16 - Raised Without Antibiotics31:20 - No Nitrates / Nitrate-Free33:47 - Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught FishAllergens37:17 - Gluten-Free39:30 - Vegetarian40:40 - Certified Vegan 42:24 - Certified Paleo43:46 - Certified KetoOther Labels / Certifications47:36 - All-Natural / 100% Natural48:46 - Natural vs. Artificial Flavors50:33 - Organic53:46 - Certified Naturally Grown54:57 - Non-GMO Project Verified58:07 - Fair Trade Certified59:54 - Kosher-CertifiedQuestions about this episode? Visit the Comment Section on our siteSubscribe to the Rat Pack NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesConsumer Reports' Guide to Food LabelsFSIS Labeling GuidelineAmerican Grass Fed AssociationDeciphering Egg CartonsRegenerative Certified OrganicSalmon Mislabeling StudyFDA Gluten-FreeCertified VeganCertified Paleo & Certified KetoNatural vs. Artificial FlavoringUSDA OrganicNon-GMO ProjectFair Trade StandardsFair Trade ControversyDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The products, information, services and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (direc