The Toxic Tea: Ingredient Red Flags [January]
Season 2, Episode 5 of RAW the Podcast — Monthly Ingredient(s) Spotlight
What We’re Breaking Down 🔍
Fragrance & Natural Flavors → Can hide dozens of toxic chemicals
BPA & Teflon → Linked to hormone disruption, cancer risk
Maltodextrin → Highly processed filler that spikes blood sugar
Formaldehyde → A known carcinogen in nail polishes & treatments
Alcohol → Normalized but a proven toxin with widespread health risks
Welcome to a brand-new RAW mini-series — The Toxic Tea. In this solo episode, host Alison Hite (Thacker), founder of TheCheekyClean and Conscious Cart, spills the truth on common ingredients that might be lurking in your daily routine. From “natural flavors” and BPA to formaldehyde in nail polish, we’re breaking down the bad, the ugly, and what to reach for instead.
This isn’t fear-mongering — it’s education. Because the more we know, the more we can choose better. And when we choose better for ourselves, we raise the standard for everyone.
“The labels are confusing and deceiving, and I am here to help you become empowered to read them fluently.” — Ali
What to Choose Instead 🌿
Local pasture-raised meats
Immune-boosting natural remedies (elderberry, oregano oil, mushrooms)
Products with transparent ingredient labels
Brands committed to clean sourcing (shop the episode)
This episode is sponsored by The Green Farm Juicery
Your neighborhood #CheekyApproved juice bar serving up cold-pressed juice, smoothies, smoothie bowls, and snacks — all organic, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Everything is made on-site with love, and their juice cleanse program is one of the best in the Midwest.
📍Visit them locally, explore juice cleanses & more: thegreenfarmjuicery.com
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