47. Foods from the 80s vs Today (What Changed Everything)

May 06, 2026

What did we actually eat in the 80s and how did it lead to where we are now? In this episode, Lisa Garrett takes a step back into a time when food looked simpler, portions were smaller, and eating habits were very different from today.

Through personal stories and cultural shifts, she unpacks how things changed. From soda reformulations and the rise of high fructose corn syrup to the low fat movement and the explosion of snacks, this episode connects the dots between convenience, industry decisions, and the health issues we see today.

This is more than a walk down memory lane. It is a wake up call. Lisa brings it back to what actually works, real food, fewer inputs, and reconnecting with how our bodies are meant to eat. If you have ever wondered how we got here or why staying healthy feels harder than ever, this episode will change how you see food.

In this episode, Lisa explores:

  • How portion sizes and soda consumption have drastically increased

  • Why high fructose corn syrup changed everything

  • The unintended consequences of the low fat movement

  • How snacking culture created insulin resistance

  • Why modern food production is impacting gut health

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I’m Lisa Garrett, your no-BS gut health expert, here to drop truth bombs on energy, confidence, and feeling GOOD in your body again.

We’re talking real food, real life, and real solutions—so you can ditch the bloat, brain fog, and burnout… and step into a body that actually works for you.

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