Episode notes
Amy Graves has traveled to some of France's most beautiful corners, including the fairytale towns of Colmar and Strasbourg in the Alsace region. But beyond the cobblestone streets and Christmas markets, Amy noticed something: food in Europe just feels different. And that is exactly what she has dedicated her career to unpacking.
As a food educator, published author, and founder of Hidden Consumers Consulting, Amy helps health-conscious women understand the connection between what they eat and how they feel. Using her own story alongside peer-reviewed research, she breaks down what ultra-processed foods are, the health risks they pose, and how to spot them hiding in plain sight.
Her book, The Hidden Consumer: Understanding the Power of Health-Conscious Buyers, dives deep into how the food industry obscures ingredients and what we can do about it.
In This Episode We Talk About:
- Traveling through Alsace, Colmar and Strasbourg, and what French food culture can teach us
- What ultra-processed foods actually are and why they are so hard to identify
- The connection between what we eat and how we feel, especially for women in midlife
- Why food in Europe often feels and tastes different, and what that tells us
- Simple shifts health-conscious women can make starting today
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About Your Host Sandy
Sandy is a luxury travel advisor, author, and podcast host who has traveled to 39 countries, speaks three languages, and has made it her mission to help women 50+ travel the world without the overwhelm. From leading small group tours through the Christmas markets of Germany and France to sharing hard-won travel wisdom in her book The Travel Lounge Life, Sandy specializes in curated, confidence-building travel experiences for women in midlife.
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