What Me Worry?

Like many Americans, I find meal choices overwhelming. Nutrition advice changes constantly—what’s healthy today may be questionable tomorrow. Take coffee, for instance—is it good for you in 2025? The shifting guidance makes it clear: I need trusted sources to guide me toward better nutrition.

Most of us recognize the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), which outlines essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Yet, terms like ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), tocopherol (Vitamin E), and polyunsaturated fat remain unfamiliar to many. Maybe it’s best for me to leave nutritional expertise to professionals and go back to my day job.

Trust in Public Health: A Shifting Landscape

For decades, Americans have relied on government agencies to make informed health decisions—on vaccines, fluoride, and food safety. However, the rise of misinformation has led some to seek their own answers. The recent discovery of microplastics in our brains adds another layer of concern. But even government oversight has its gaps, particularly with food safety regulations.

The FDA’s Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) rule allows thousands of food additives to enter our diet without review. Concern over ingredients like red dye #2 dates back to the Nixon era, but today, keeping up with new additives is nearly impossible for individuals or even parents wanting to keep their children safe. Between 2001 and 2019, packaged foods containing additives increased from 49.6% to 59.5%. Today, 99% of chemical additives enter our food supply without FDA oversight.

One alarming example is the recent crisis with Daily Harvest, a popular plant-based brand. More than 130 people were hospitalized due to an untested ingredient, tara flour, leading to severe stomach, liver, and gallbladder issues—including at least 39 gallbladder removals. Meanwhile, the FDA’s ability to monitor food safety is dwindling. In February 2025, nine of 29 FDA food safety reviewers were terminated, and in 2024 Congress rejected a $19 million request for a food additive monitoring program.

Who Should We Trust?

There’s a divide in public opinion, dare I say a civil war? Some believe in reducing government oversight and taking personal responsibility, while others trust regulatory agencies to protect consumers. Meanwhile, health professionals are required to communicate at a 6th-grade reading level, as mandated by the Plain Writing Act of 2010. Yet, many essential nutrients and medical terms are far beyond that vocabulary.

Take, for instance, my own experience with fundoplication. When I was 36, I had a fundoplication of the esophagus.  I guarantee that only a few hundred sixth graders know where the esophagus is located, but none of them can describe fundoplication. 

This presents a dilemma: how do we balance simplicity with critical health information?

The Healthrageous Solution

When it comes to nutrition, trust matters. With whom do you establish trust?  Pick a lane.  Find a resource you trust. 

If you are seeking a trusted resource, look no further than to Healthrageous. At Healthrageous, we do the hard work for you. Every meal is carefully developed over six months to ensure it meets high standards—high in fiber and protein, low in sodium and sugar, and portion-controlled for optimal health. We remove the guesswork, so every choice is a healthy one.

We’ve created over 40 nutritious meals, each crafted with care and backed by a strong commitment to health and taste. And the best proof? Our meal satisfaction ratings have stayed over 80% for three years. Delicious, nutritious, and convenient—just heat and enjoy, all without the stress of decoding labels.

Join Us

If you’re looking for a trusted partner in nutrition, Healthrageous is here for you. We make eating well effortless, so you can focus on what matters—whether it’s catching the start of Wheel of Fortune or simply enjoying a meal that fuels your day. Join us in making healthy eating simple, enjoyable, and worry-free.