Health
Healthwashing: The Economics of Food Labeling
NPR explores the economics behind healthwashing, where food companies use labels like 'organic' and 'high protein' to mislead consumers. The article discusses how these labels can be misleading and how to avoid overpaying for marketing.
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Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing.
2026-08-04 10:30 UTC