Episode 41: The Marketing of Healthy Eating with Matt Rosenan
About this episode
Eliisa and Matt Rosenan discuss the impact of nutrition marketing and food labels on perceptions of healthy eating.
In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with Matt Rosenan, better known as Cheat Day Design, to unpack the world of food labels, nutrition marketing, and the stories we tell ourselves about “healthy” eating. From RXBARs and Gushers to Pop-Tarts and protein claims, Matt explains how brands shape perception without technically lying, and why learning to read beyond the front of the package matters. The conversation also gets personal, as Matt reflects on his own early experiences with body image, calorie awareness, and fitness culture, and how those moments shaped the work he does today. Together, Eliisa and Matt explore the fine line between informed choices and food fear, why “good” and “bad” labels can be harmful, and how a more balanced, realistic relationship with food can support long-term health. This is a thoughtful, funny, and honest conversation about nutrition nuance, marketing tactics, and why enjoying food still matters. Key Notes: How food packaging and marketing shape our definition of “healthy” Why front-of-package claims do not always tell the full nutrition story Matt’s personal experience with body image, calorie awareness, and fitness culture…
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