Real Food Revolution: Unpacking the Food Industry | Courtney Swan (EP13)

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.

In this episode, integrative nutritionist and host of the Realfoodolgy podcast, Courtney Swan, discusses her journey to becoming an advocate for healthy eating and food system reform. The conversation delves into her transformative experience at the Senate hearings, where she addressed significant health risks in the U.S. food supply. Courtney highlights the disturbing practices of conventional agriculture, including the widespread use of glyphosate and the FDA's lag in regulating food dyes linked to health issues. She emphasizes the importance of buying organic and supports for alternative farming practices like regenerative farming. Lastly, she sheds light on how consumers can influence food industry trends and the particular impact of harmful chemicals on women’s health, offering practical tips for mitigating exposure to toxins.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Senate Committee Hearings
• The Food Babe - Vani Hari
• Previous Episode: The Alarming Reality About Synthetic Food Dyes & Their Impact on Children | Brandon & Whitney Cawood (EP355)
• Book: You Are What You Eat: The Plan That Will Change Your Life
• Michael Pollan
• Mark Hyman
• Previous Episode: "You Are Responsible For Your Children's Health" | Joel Warsh (EP347)
• Movie: Kiss the Ground
• Jason Karp
• Hu Kitchen
• Dr. Shanna Swan
• Bleach Bath (!!!)
• Connect with Courtney:
• Website
• Podcast
• Instagram

About Courtney |

Courtney Swan is an integrative nutritionist and "real foodist" on a mission to change the way America eats. She received her masters of Science (MS) in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health, and her instagram “@realfoodology” educates people on the realities of the food industry and how to eat healthy with real foods.

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