The Corporations Corrupting Our Health Pt. II | Calley + Casey Means
May 7, 2024
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Healthcare advocate Calley Means and medical doctor Casey Means discuss the hidden impacts of crop subsidization and the systems keeping us addicted to sugar. They challenge scientific narratives, talk about policy solutions, trusting intuition, and reevaluating institutional norms for better metabolic health.
Understanding the hidden costs of crop subsidization reveals the impact on our food system.
Eliminating ultra-processed foods is crucial for reducing inflammation and improving metabolic health.
Taking control of food choices, prioritizing real ingredients, and cooking at home are essential for optimal health.
Deep dives
Access to Healthiest Lives in Human History
We can live our healthiest lives in human history by prioritizing choices that fuel our bodies effectively. Access to bio-wearables, lab testing, and global wisdom allows us to understand and improve our metabolic health.
Avoiding Ultra Processed Foods
Eliminating ultra-processed foods, including added sugars, highly processed grains, and seed oils, is crucial for optimal health. These ingredients contribute to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
Controlling What You Eat
Taking control of what you eat, prioritizing real food, cooking meals at home, and avoiding highly processed foods are key to maintaining health. By being conscious of ingredients and following a clean eating approach, optimal health can be achieved.
Empowerment in Health Choices
Questioning traditional medical advice, focusing on preventive health measures, and prioritizing food choices that align with metabolic health indicators are essential steps in reclaiming personal health empowerment.
Advice for Parents: Nutrition for Children
Parents have the power to shape their children's dietary habits. Avoiding added sugars, processed grains, and seed oils in children's diets is crucial for their healthy development. Emphasizing nutrient-dense, real foods at a young age sets a strong foundation for overall health.
EP. 197: On this episode of the RealFoodology podcast, we’re back with power siblings Calley and Casey Means to continue our conversation on the healthcare industry and its devastating impact on our metabolic health. Today we’re talking about the hidden impacts of crop subsidization in the United States. From unraveling the true costs of these subsidies to exploring the systems that perpetuate our addiction to sugar, we’re covering it all. Join the conversation as we challenge the status quo, question scientific narratives, and advocate for accessible, nutritious food options. With insights on policy solutions, trusting your intuition, and reevaluating institutional norms, you’ll leave this episode feeling empowered to take control of your metabolic health.