The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

95. Calley Means: Exposing the Secrets of the Food and Healthcare Industry

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Sep 10, 2024
In this insightful discussion, guest Calley Means, a health advocate and author, uncovers the alarming secrets behind the food and healthcare industries. He reveals how corporations engineer addictive ultra-processed foods, exploiting the same tactics used by the tobacco industry. The conversation highlights the alarming connection between poor nutrition and rising health crises, advocating for a shift towards preventive health approaches. Means also emphasizes personal empowerment and the urgent need for systemic change in dietary practices and healthcare policies.
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ANECDOTE

Opioid Lobbying

  • Calley Means discusses his work with opioid companies.
  • He helped funnel money to prestigious university professors to downplay addiction.
INSIGHT

Food Industry Strategy

  • The food industry's goal is to create addictive and cheap products.
  • This strategy was adopted from the tobacco industry.
ANECDOTE

Tobacco's Influence on Food

  • Tobacco companies bought major food companies, shifting scientists and lobbyists.
  • They funded research downplaying sugar's role in obesity, influencing the food pyramid.
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