182: "Eating Cheap Food is a Privilege" - The True Price of Our Food Choices | Mollie Engelhart

01.30.2024 - By Courtney Swan Play

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When Chef Molly Engelhart, a fervent proponent of regenerative agriculture, joins me, we uncover the sobering truth behind the so-called privilege of inexpensive food in America. Our candid discussion traverses the unseen toll on farm workers, the alarming use of chemicals in our sustenance, and how these factors collide with the well-being of the soil that feeds us. Molly's firsthand experience running a regenerative farm brings an authenticity to the conversation, as we scrutinize the intricate dance between our eating habits, mental health, and the environmental repercussions of our modern food industry.

Topics Discussed:

0:00:00 - Regenerative Farming and System Corruption

0:08:33 - Discussion on division and chemical warfare's impact, including the recent sale of a heart farm and changes in the restaurant industry

0:16:03 - Conversation about the importance of healthy soil and food, and the connection between gut health and mental well-being

0:30:13 - Insights into the importance of real food and the significance of discernment in food choices

0:39:03 - Analysis of misconceptions about the affordability of organic food and the choices people make regarding health and nutrition

0:45:37 - Examination of the effects of chemical sensitivities on health and the impact of everyday scented products

0:57:57 - Discussion on sodium levels, birth rates concerns, and the role of salt in our diets

1:10:47 - Reflections on the challenges faced in farming and food production, including starting a farm and managing its ecosystem.

1:23:26 - Promoting Sustainable and Local Food Choices

1:28:58 - Food Sovereignty and Consumer Choice Importance

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