Ever grabbed a product off the shelf thinking it was healthy, only to later realise it was packed with junk? Mandy Sacher knows that frustration well.

Mandy is Australia’s leading voice in paediatric nutrition, founder of Real Food Rating, and a mother who has turned her passion for truth and transparency into a movement. With more than two decades of experience, she has seen how misleading marketing and outdated guidelines leave families confused and kids unwell. In our chat, Mandy explains how the Health Star rating fails parents, why small swaps at home can change everything, and how her Real Food Rating system is helping families cut through the noise.

This conversation is a reminder that the system is broken, but we have the power to make better choices for our kids and support real change.

Key Takeaways

Food Marketing Misinformation – Labels and Health Star ratings can trick parents into thinking products are healthy when they are not.

Outdated Nutrition Guidelines – Families are still relying on advice based on decade old science.

The Cost of Real Food – Healthy options often cost more, and Mandy is pushing for that to change.

The Real Food Rating – A new system that looks at additives, processing, and wholefood quality, not just sugar and protein.

Creating Change Together – Petitions, education, and collective voices are driving a shift in the food system.

Practical Parenting Tips – Small swaps, positive mealtime experiences, and role modeling healthy choices can make a big difference.

Where to Find Our Guest

Mandy Sacher’s Website: https://realfoodrating.com/

Mandy Sacher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandy_sacher/

Real Food Rating on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodrating/

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