Introduction (0:00 – 1:36)

* Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or a nutritionist. I am only sharing my experiences.

* Compare and contrast healthcare and nutrition in both America and Norway.

Lessons from Norway (1:37 – 5:53)

* One of the most positive experiences, living in Norway, has been the transformation in my health and well-being.

* Back in the USA, I was overwhelmed with junk food.

* Stress eating from a demanding job and anxiety about what the future will bring caused me to gain massive amounts of weight.

* When I went back to visit, you could feel that Waffle House and Chinese Food, sucking the life out of you.

* It turns out that most issues in life can be cured by eating properly, drinking a lot of water, and light exercise.

Doctor Visits (05:54 – 12:32)

* Why Are People Going to the Doctor in the First Place?

* According to the Mayo Clinic in 2013, these were the top reasons for doctor’s visits. ( put them on my show notes)

* Skin disorders;

* Osteoarthritis and joint disorders;

* Back problems;

* Cholesterol problems;

* Upper respiratory conditions, excluding asthma;

* Anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder;

* Chronic neurologic disorders;

* High blood pressure;

* Headaches and migraines; and

* Diabetes.

* Most doctor visits can be attributed to a diet or exercise related issue:

* Obesity,

* Depression

* Diabetes

* Junk food vs. health food prices in Norway. Is that by design?

* Wasa Crisp Bread suggested instead of plain white and wheat bread.

* My doctor visit experience in Norway.

We Can’t Have It Both Ways (12:33 – 13:53)

* Do we get to eat whatever we want while living a sedentary lifestyle, expecting government-backed affordable health care?

* An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Industrialized Food Sector (13:54 – 19:22)

* The food industry is one of the strongest lobby groups out there.

* The need for regulation of the food industry.

A typical industrial chicken coop in America

* The only difference between regular chicken and organic chicken:

* http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carolyna-de-laurentiis/misleading-food-labels_b_2627388.html

* http://www.businessinsider.com/the-truth-about-humanely-raised-chicken-2014-12?r=US&IR=T&IR=T

* The reality for farmers who truly produce healthy chicken.

Wrap Up - (19:23 – 21:02)