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August 7, 2026 • 13 mins

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Cool Whip. It's in the freezer of half of America and shows up in "healthier" dessert recipes all over the internet. Except does Cool Whip deserve a spot in your freezer? Jenn's digging into the ingredient list most people never bother to read, breaking down what happens when a company swaps out one ingredient and quietly adds a handful of others to keep the taste and texture the same, and exposing a labeling loophole that lets products claim zero grams of trans fat when that's not quite the full story. Is Cool Whip the dairy-free, guilt-free treat it's marketed to be, or is there more going on behind that fluffy white dollop? Jenn compares it side by side with the old-fashioned alternative and shares exactly where she lands. You'll have to listen to find out if Cool Whip makes her list. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

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