Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark MAHA Tips, Tricks, & Wins | Alex Clark and Courtney Swan LIVE at AMFEST
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Dec 23, 2025 
Courtney Swan, an integrative nutritionist and creator of Real Foodology, joins the conversation to debunk common food myths and the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods. She shares insights on how pesticide use, especially glyphosate, affects our health and why choosing organic matters. Courtney emphasizes practical tips for a real-food diet, the benefits of regenerative farming, and how simple cooking habits can improve health. They also discuss the impact of nutrition on children's behavior and national security, making a compelling case for health reform.
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From Dunkaroos To Nutrition Advocacy
- Courtney Swan grew up eating homemade food then switched to fast food in college and experienced rapid weight gain and acne.
- That contrast drove her to study nutrition and start Real Foodology to expose the food system's harms.
Policy Wins Signal Acknowledged Food Crisis
- Maha's biggest early win was forcing public acknowledgment of America's food-health crisis.
- Policy moves like removing industry influence, banning some food dyes, and reformulating baby formula signal systemic change.
Grocery Store Layout Hides Real Food
- Much of the American grocery center aisles are ultra-processed 'food-like products' engineered to last and sell.
- Real food mainly sits on the store perimeter: produce, meat, eggs, and dairy are the true options.