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The sneaky economics of healthwashing

First publishedAug 4, 10:30 UTC

Last updatedAug 4, 11:42 UTC · 6m ago

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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.

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What's the story?: 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.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 6m ago.

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