Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

Key Takeaways

Understanding Big Food: Ten companies own the entity of our food system – these companies have outsized control over our food system, and they care more about profits than human health
Our ancestors would not recognize the “foods” that we eat today; most people do not realize that new ingredients have been snuck into our food supply over the last fifty years
Following World War II, in search of a new market, the chemical companies shifted their focus towards American farmlands and launched a new war on the bugs and pests on American farmlands
The World Health Organization classifies glyphosate as a known carcinogen, and yet, approximately 280 billion pounds of glyphosate are sprayed on American crops per year; about 80-90% of grain products on grocery store shelves contain very high levels of glyphosate
Companies such as Bayer make the chemicals that destroy our soil and give us cancer, then also produce and profit from drugs designed to treat those cancers
Studies that go against the interests of the agrochemical companies are rare because those same chemical companies fund the majority of the research in the industry
The way that we are farming now is not sustainable; if we continue down our current path of spraying all these chemicals on our food and destroying the soil, then we will only have 55 years of harvests left before plantable soil is gone
The fruits and vegetables in the grocery store are losing vitamin and mineral content because the soil they were harvested in is not as healthy as it once was
Approximately 77% of adults between the ages of 17 and 24 are ineligible for military service due to obesity
Tips from Courtney Swan: Buy organic, buy local produce from nearby farmers, form a relationship with a local rancher, shop the perimeter of the grocery store, buy real foods with simple ingredients, prioritize protein, and eliminate ultra-processed foods

An integrative nutritionist on a mission to change how America eats, Courtney Swan (aka @realfoodology on Instagram and host of the podcast of the same name) educates Alex on glyphosate, GMOs, how to start shopping for real food, and why parents need to choose between wellness and illness for their kids. Thank you to our sponsors! Masa Chips | Use code "REALALEXCLARK" for 20% OFF Wise Traditions | Use code “ALEX” for $25 OFF Nimi Skincare | Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF YRefy | Call (888) 502-2612 Courtney Swan Instagram | @Realfoodology YouTube | @Realfoodology Website | www.realfoodology.com Realfoodology Podcast | @Realfoodology Alex Clark Instagram | @realalexclark Instagram | @poplitics Facebook | @realalexclark X (Twitter) | @yoalexrapz YouTube | @RealAlexClark Spotify | @Culture Apothecary Apple Podcasts | @Culture Apothecary 'Culture Apothecary' Merch OUT NOW! Glass tumblers, weekly wellness planners, hats, crewnecks and more. Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Join the Cuteservatives Facebook group to connect with likeminded friends who love America and all things health and wellness! Subscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary’ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday. This show is made possible with generous donations from listeners who believe in our mission to heal a sick culture. You can support our show by leaving a tax deductible donation, or by subscribing to @realalexclark YouTube for FREE!

Glyphosate & Corruption In American Food 101 | @Realfoodology Courtney Swan

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