Part 3 of Skeptic Check: Glutenous Maximus, featuring Michael Ruhlman, cook and author of many books about cooking as well as the recent trio of novellas, In Short Measures, discussing food labels such as “healthy”, “all natural”, and “fat free”.

Skeptic Check: Glutenous Maximus:
Part 1: Healthier Alternatives
Part 2: Dana Lis / Gluten Free
Part 3: Michael Ruhlman / Healthy Food
Part 4: Beth Skwarecki / Nutrition Studies
Part 5: Mitesh Patel / Fitness Trackers

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