The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka 171. Courtney Swan: Why Your ‘Healthy’ Food Is Actually Harmful
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Jun 3, 2025 
Courtney Swan, a nutritionist and integrative health expert, advocates for real food awareness while sharing her journey from music to nutrition. She exposes the shocking truth that 60% of what we eat is ultra-processed and harmful. They discuss the health implications of glyphosate in our food and why organic choices matter. Additionally, Courtney emphasizes sustainable eating, examining the challenges of convenience foods and junk food advertising. Listeners are encouraged to make informed choices and embrace whole ingredients for a healthier lifestyle.
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Industrial Food Origins
- The industrialization of the food system started mainly after war efforts to quickly feed the population.
- This led to subsidies driving monoculture crops like corn and soy with heavy chemical use.
Glyphosate's Environmental Impact
- Glyphosate herbicide is rampant in American food and bodies, including urine and breast milk.
- It acts like an antibiotic, killing both bad and beneficial soil bacteria and harming the food ecosystem.
Long-Lasting Bread Experiment
- Courtney Swan's experiment showed conventional bread sitting on her counter for months without mold.
- The preservatives and additives keep shelf life unnaturally long but compromise nutrition and health.
