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


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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

    • Sponsors for today’s episode:

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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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