#339: How The Food Industry Is Slowly Killing Us | Courtney Swan

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Apr 23, 2024

Courtney, an Integrative Nutritionist, discusses the dangers of microplastics in our bodies, links between seed oils and inflammation, glyphosate in food leading to cancer, and the deception of the 'olive oil mafia'. She also emphasizes the importance of clean water sources and educates on making healthier food choices to combat the food industry's profit-driven motives.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Nutrition: A Personal Journey

02:04 • 11min

Exploring the Complexity of Nutrition Studies and Dietary Choices

13:19 • 4min

Challenging the Environmental Impact of Fake Meat Consumption

17:39 • 2min

Debunking Plant-Based Diet Myths and Discussing Regenerative Farming Practices

19:29 • 4min

Navigating Nutrition and Health in a Plastic-Filled World

23:06 • 9min

Discussion on Water Filtration, Sponsorship Ad, and Glyphosate's Impact on Gut Health

31:42 • 5min

Glyphosate, Organic Food, and the Food Industry

36:33 • 15min

Courtney Swan is an Integrative Nutritionist (MS) and "real foodist" on a mission to change the way America eats. She received her masters of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health.

On a mission to help people, Courtney built a following on social media where she posts daily about the real food and organic movement on her Instagram account - Realfoodology. She aims to educate on the dirty practices of the food industry and how to eat healthy, with real food!

In this episode we cover:

The truth about microplastics invading our bodies and new research linking them to heart disease
The lowdown on seed oils like canola and why they could be fueling chronic inflammation
Glyphosate - exposing the herbicide's presence in food and its potential links to cancer
The "olive oil mafia" and their shady oil blending tactics
Why your tap water may be toxic and the importance of seeking cleaner sources

Studies/Findings referred to in the podcast:

Use of Glyphosate: https://shorturl.at/dtzNW
Sugar Research Foundation article: https://shorturl.at/ezCFX
Glyphosate found in 87% of children: https://shorturl.at/koC34
Weedkiller ingredient tied to cancer found in 80% of US urine samples: https://shorturl.at/oAKL9
World’s Number 1 Herbicide Discovered in U.S. Mothers’ Breast Milk: https://shorturl.at/cvFKR
Glyphosate Contamination in food: https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2019/02/glyphosate-contamination-food-goes-far-beyond-oat-products

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Connect with Courtney:

Instagram: instagram.com/realfoodology
YouTube: youtube.com/@Realfoodology

Show Notes:
(00:00) Preview and Intro
(01:57) Courtney Swan’s Background
(06:31) Plant-based vs. Meat-based diets
(12:33) Importance of Meat in Human Nutrition
(17:39) Is Fake Meat Good For You?
(21:54) Regenerative Farming and The Role of Animals
(23:48) Microplastics and Their Impact on Health
(30:30) Issues with Tap Water and the Need for Proper Filtration
(35:50) What is Glyphosate and How Does It Affect Our Health?
(40:34) Why Seed Oils are Bad for Us
(44:16) Addressing Olive Oil Authenticity
(49:05) Courtney's Activism and Mission in Life

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