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133. The Dark Reality of Our Food System & How to Make Empowered Choices with Courtney Swan

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As an Integrative Nutritionist, passionate food activist, and host of the popular Realfoodology podcast, Courtney Swan is on a mission to fix America’s broken food system and empower us with the knowledge we need to make healthier choices. In this episode, Courtney shares eye-opening insights about harmful ingredients and food practices most of us have no idea about. She breaks down the difference between conventional and regenerative farming, highlights the effects of lax U.S. food regulations, and offers simple strategies for smarter grocery shopping. She even audits my own grocery haul, calling out ingredients to avoid, and spotlighting snacks and brands we can trust. This conversation is packed with practical tips to reduce the overwhelm and help you feel more confident and intentional with your food choices. Tune in to make choices that nourish your body and the planet!

(00:00:00) Introductions

(00:04:20) Exposing Food Industry Secrets & the Power of Quality Nutrition

(00:17:50) Unpacking Food Myths, Pesticides & Benefits of Regenerative Farming

(00:34:33) Debunking Nutrition Myths & Simplifying Healthier Food Choices

(00:43:59) Karena’s Pantry Audit: Ingredient Tips & the Truth About 'Healthy' Labels

(00:56:07) Navigating Microplastics, Natural Flavors & Better Food Choices

Click here for full show notes

Guest Info:

• Website: realfoodology.com

• Instagram: @realfoodology

• YouTube: Realfoodology

• Podcast: Realfoodology Podcast

Resources:

• Read: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing

• Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn

• Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence

• Therapy For All: Resources for those in need

• Go to thebigsilence.com/partners for special offers for our listeners

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Producer, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Pique Life | Get up to 20% off Pique's Radiant Skin Duo plus a free starter kit with link piquelife.com/tbs.

  continue reading

155 episodes

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Content provided by Karena Dawn. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Karena Dawn or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

As an Integrative Nutritionist, passionate food activist, and host of the popular Realfoodology podcast, Courtney Swan is on a mission to fix America’s broken food system and empower us with the knowledge we need to make healthier choices. In this episode, Courtney shares eye-opening insights about harmful ingredients and food practices most of us have no idea about. She breaks down the difference between conventional and regenerative farming, highlights the effects of lax U.S. food regulations, and offers simple strategies for smarter grocery shopping. She even audits my own grocery haul, calling out ingredients to avoid, and spotlighting snacks and brands we can trust. This conversation is packed with practical tips to reduce the overwhelm and help you feel more confident and intentional with your food choices. Tune in to make choices that nourish your body and the planet!

(00:00:00) Introductions

(00:04:20) Exposing Food Industry Secrets & the Power of Quality Nutrition

(00:17:50) Unpacking Food Myths, Pesticides & Benefits of Regenerative Farming

(00:34:33) Debunking Nutrition Myths & Simplifying Healthier Food Choices

(00:43:59) Karena’s Pantry Audit: Ingredient Tips & the Truth About 'Healthy' Labels

(00:56:07) Navigating Microplastics, Natural Flavors & Better Food Choices

Click here for full show notes

Guest Info:

• Website: realfoodology.com

• Instagram: @realfoodology

• YouTube: Realfoodology

• Podcast: Realfoodology Podcast

Resources:

• Read: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing

• Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn

• Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence

• Therapy For All: Resources for those in need

• Go to thebigsilence.com/partners for special offers for our listeners

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Producer, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Pique Life | Get up to 20% off Pique's Radiant Skin Duo plus a free starter kit with link piquelife.com/tbs.

  continue reading

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