If you’ve ever thought you were eating “clean” and still found yourself dealing with nagging health issues, this episode is gonna crack things wide open for you. I’m joined by the legendary Mira Dessy—The Ingredient Guru—and let me tell you, this conversation changed how I look at every single label in my pantry. Mira’s journey from multiple autoimmune diagnoses and immune system collapse to complete health transformation started with one simple shift: understanding what’s actually in your food. Not just what it is—what’s in it.
In this episode, Mira breaks down the industry tricks hiding toxic ingredients in your favorite products, gives killer label-reading hacks (like why anything with a number or acronym should stay on the shelf), and shows us how to reconnect with food in a way that’s joyful, not overwhelming. Mira Dessy is a holistic nutrition professional, author of The Pantry Principle, and a powerful advocate for food transparency. We also touch on sweeteners, hidden additives, and the deceptive use of “natural flavors.” It’s all about reclaiming sovereignty over your food choices—and your health.
Key Takeaways
Pantry Cleanouts for Autoimmune Relief – Mira’s turnaround began when she eliminated hidden additives and reclaimed her health through real food.
Label Literacy Made Simple – Learning to read ingredient panels instead of relying on nutrition facts helps avoid toxic, processed foods.
The Truth About Sweeteners – Uncovering how sugar and its dozens of disguises can sabotage your gut, energy, and immune function.
Natural Flavor Is a Deceptive Term – Understanding how “natural flavors” can include up to 40 unlisted chemical compounds that impact your health.
The Hidden Cost of Allulose – Recognizing that even "clean" sweeteners can cause bloating, fatigue, and microbiome disruption.
Trans Fats Are Still Hiding – Realizing that serving size loopholes allow harmful fats to legally appear as “zero” on food labels.
Resetting Your Palate – Rediscovering the taste of real food by stepping away from hyper-processed, artificially enhanced products.
Food Sovereignty Starts at Home – Embracing informed choices in the kitchen as a path to true wellness and ancestral alignment.
Where to Find Our Guest
Mira Dessy’s Website https://www.theingredientguru.com
Follow Mira on IG https://www.instagram.com/theingredientguru
Links & Resources
Get 20% off Pluck Superfood Seasonings using code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com
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