#339: How The Food Industry Is Slowly Killing Us | Courtney Swan

Courtney Swan 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 microplastics 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:

• Use of Glyphosate: https://shorturl.at/dtzNW
• Sugar Research Foundation article: https://shorturl.at/ezCFX
• Glyphosate found in 87% of children: https://shorturl.at/koC34
• Weedkiller ingredient tied to cancer found in 80% of US urine samples: https://shorturl.at/oAKL9
• World’s Number 1 Herbicide Discovered in U.S. Mothers’ Breast Milk: https://shorturl.at/cvFKR
• Glyphosate Contamination in food: https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2019/02/glyphosate-contamination-food-goes-far-beyond-oat-products

Sponsors for today’s episode:

• Use my MUD\WTR referral link to save on their products: https://mudwtr.com/LOUISA
• Bon Charge - Use code NEURO for 15% off - https://boncharge.com/collections/red-light-therapy-devices?rfsn=7851803.209b11

Connect with Courtney:

Instagram: instagram.com/realfoodology
YouTube: youtube.com/@Realfoodology

Show Notes:
(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) Microplastics 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

The Neuro Athletics Newsletter
Instagram: @louisanicola_
Twitter : @louisanicola_
YouTube: @Louisa Nicola

The Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner.