Courtney Swan

Courtney Swan, a passionate food activist and nutritionist, shares her inspiring journey into food advocacy. She highlights the pivotal moments during Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing and discusses the younger generation's growing awareness of chronic diseases and politics. Courtney delves into the disturbing impacts of ultra-processed foods and environmental toxins on health. She emphasizes the importance of advocacy-driven solutions and the need for honest conversations in the quest for a healthier food system.

Courtney Swan, host of the Real Foodology podcast and integrative nutritionist, dives into the rampant disinformation surrounding food and farming. She critiques misleading narratives about food safety linked to glyphosate and genetically engineered crops, highlighting how misinformation influences public perception and congressional testimonies. The discussion emphasizes the need for accurate scientific communication to combat these misconceptions. Swan warns of the economic implications of distrust in food systems engineered by misleading online campaigns.