The Gabby Reece Show #309 Courtney Swan (Real Foodology) Unpacking Our Food System
Feb 17, 2025
Courtney Swan, founder of Real Foodology and integrative nutritionist, dives deep into the food industry's corruption and its impact on health. She shares her journey from music to food advocacy and explores the importance of nutrition, organic farming, and consumer awareness. Topics include the dangers of glyphosate, the flaws in dietary guidelines, and how individual choices can drive systemic change. Swan emphasizes the potential for technology in regenerative agriculture and highlights the joy of cooking and community in promoting overall well-being.
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Food Is Life's Foundation
- Food is the literal building block of our body and life itself.
- It fundamentally determines the difference between sickness and health.
Journey from Music to Nutrition
- Courtney Swan started with little interest in nutrition but switched from pursuing music to nutrition after a college class awakened her curiosity.
- Touring with a band, she kept organic, healthy food on the road, defying typical habits in the music industry.
Glyphosate Risks & Organic
- Glyphosate herbicide is widely used in US agriculture and classified as a human carcinogen by WHO.
- Organic food is currently the most reliable way to avoid glyphosate exposure due to legal restrictions.