621. How to Navigate a Corrupt Food Industry

621. How to Navigate a Corrupt Food Industry

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik August 22, 2023 Duration: 1:37:46
We are honored to welcome to Almost 30, Courtney Swan, an integrative nutritionist and "real foodist" on a mission to change the way America eats and its broken food system. She received her Masters of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health and now guides people about the real food and organic movement.  In this episode, Courtney reveals the dirty practices of the food industry and how to eat healthy, with real food. There’s more than meets than eye when food shopping and Courtney shares what to look out for when buying organic—plus, home products and more!  Get ready to take notes #Almost30Nation, Courtney has a plethora of knowledge that will rock your world.  We also talk about: Glyphosate + chronic disease Greenwashing + farming How to read food labels Birth control + hormonal health The truth about non-dairy milks How to stay healthy on a budget Food regulations in the U.S. vs. other countries Oils, pesticides + PUFAs Detoxifying your home + life Courtney’s personal health journey Resources:  Website: realfoodology.com  Instagram: @realfoodology TikTok: @Realfoodology The Realfoodology Podcast: realfoodology.com/podcast  Sponsors: Juneshine | Go to JUNESHINE.com/ALMOST30, text them a photo of your receipt, and they’ll Venmo you immediately. BetterHelp | This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/almost30 today to get 10% off your first month. Seed | Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to redeem 30% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.  IQ Bar | Get 20% off by texting ALMOST to 64000.  Nutrafol | Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code ALMOST30. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, Almost 30 feels like a series of candid, late-night talks with people who genuinely get it. This podcast centers on the messy, transformative journey of navigating your late twenties and beyond, blending heart-centered conversations between the hosts with raw and impactful interviews. Their discussions naturally span modern spirituality, practical health and wellness, fitness, self-improvement, and the complexities of dating and relationships. What you’ll hear isn’t prescriptive advice but rather shared exploration-hilarious, vulnerable, and often surprising. The aim is to create a supportive audio space that challenges listeners to expand their view of what’s possible for their lives. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that fuels a more conscious evolution, offering both laughter and tangible insights for personal growth. Krista and Lindsey build each episode with the intention to empower, making the often-isolating topics of alternative health and personal development feel accessible and deeply relatable.
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