171. Courtney Swan: Why Your ‘Healthy’ Food Is Actually Harmful
from The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
by Gary Brecka
Published: Tue Jun 03 2025
Show Notes
60% of what you think is "food" is actually a carefully engineered chemical experiment designed for profit, not health. Courtney Swan and I expose how Americans unknowingly consume ultra-processed substances that bear no resemblance to real food - a systematic poisoning at the cellular level. What's the real cost when your cellular machinery pays the price for convenience?
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Timestamps:
Intro
Courtney Swan’s Journey and Passion on Food
Biggest Myth in Nutrition and Wellness
The Shift in Eating Real Foods to Ultra-Processed Foods
Chemicals in Our Food Supply
Majority of Food on the Shelves Are Created with Profits in Mind, Not Our Health
Risks of Glyphosate in Our Foods
Feeding Garbage to the Livestock Animals
Courtney Swan’s Mission
Organic Eating Should No Longer Be Negotiable
The Sustainability of Agriculture
The Possible Outcomes of Regenerative and Sustainable Farming is Subsidized
The Impact of the Chemical Industry on Our Health
Actionable Steps People Can Start Doing to Improve Their Health
Profit-Driven Food Companies
Simple Hacks You Can Start Doing Tomorrow
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