Real Food Revolution: Unpacking the Food Industry | Courtney Swan (EP13)

In this episode, integrative nutritionist and host of the Realfoodolgy podcast, Courtney Swan, discusses her journey to becoming an advocate for healthy eating and food system reform. The conversation delves into her transformative experience at the Senate hearings, where she addressed significant health risks in the U.S. food supply. Courtney highlights the disturbing practices of conventional agriculture, including the widespread use of glyphosate and the FDA's lag in regulating food dyes linked to health issues. She emphasizes the importance of buying organic and supports for alternative farming practices like regenerative farming. Lastly, she sheds light on how consumers can influence food industry trends and the particular impact of harmful chemicals on women’s health, offering practical tips for mitigating exposure to toxins. Links Discussed in This Episode |Senate Committee HearingsThe Food Babe - Vani HariPrevious Episode: The Alarming Reality About Synthetic Food Dyes & Their Impact on Children | Brandon & Whitney Cawood (EP355)Book: You Are What You Eat: The Plan That Will Change Your LifeMichael PollanMark HymanPrevious Episode: "You Are Responsible For Your Children's Health" | Joel Warsh (EP347)Movie: Kiss the GroundJason KarpHu KitchenDr. Shanna SwanBleach Bath (!!!)Connect with Courtney:WebsitePodcastInstagram About Courtney | Courtney Swan is an integrative nutritionist and "real foodist" on a mission to change the way America eats. She received her masters of Science (MS) in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health, and her instagram “@realfoodology” educates people on the realities of the food industry and how to eat healthy with real foods. Episode Sponsors | The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal! Enjoy the Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity. Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact! Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy