Courtney 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 micro plastics 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:

1. Glyphosate use by year: https://shorturl.at/dtzNW

2. Sugar Research Foundation article: https://shorturl.at/ezCFX

3. Glyphosate found in 87% of children: https://shorturl.at/koC34

4. Weedkiller ingredient tied to cancer found in 80% of US urine samples: https://shorturl.at/oAKL9

5. World’s Number 1 Herbicide Discovered in U.S. Mothers’ Breast Milk: https://shorturl.at/cvFKR

6. 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: @Realfoodology

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(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) Micro plastics 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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