In this episode, we take a closer look at the food crisis in the United States and how the increasing reliance on processed and ultra-processed foods is contributing to health problems and food insecurity. From cheap, packaged snacks to fast food meals, we discuss how these foods are flooding the market and affecting both our health and the environment. Why are so many people turning to processed foods, even when they aren’t the healthiest option? What’s behind the rise in demand for these foods, and how is it connected to rising food prices and hunger? We break down the impact of cheap, mass-produced food on our diets and the challenges of accessing healthier, more nutritious options. Join us as we explore the issues surrounding the food we eat and discuss what can be done to make healthier, affordable food available to everyone.

Click the links below to access additional resources and join the movement towards a sustainable future. Together, we can create a world where everyone has access to healthy and nutritious food. Foundational pieces:

On Point, from WBUR 11/21/24 – “From vaccines to fluoride: How could RFK Jr. reshape American public health?” https://dcs-spotify.megaphone.fm/BUR1…

The True Extent of America’s Food Monopolies, The Guardian 2021, by Nina Lakhani, Aliya Uteuova, and Alvin Chang https://www.theguardian.com/environme…

What We Know About the Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods, NPR 2023, Maria Godoy https://www.npr.org/sections/health-s…

How Food Tech Consumed The American Diet, CBS News 2024 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ultra-p…

Instagram – The Food Babe – https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe… Kellogg Petition- https://foodbabe.com/BabyShark/ – Currently 455,041 Signatures

New and Noteworthy:

Beth: Faster Way to Fat Loss https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/#b…#bethdjalali58

Kelly: The Body, a Guide for Occupants, by Bill Bryson. 2021. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body—how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible anecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular. The Body: https://amzn.to/40uzSDc

Chelsea: The Autoimmune Solution Cookbook – Amy Meyers https://rstyle.me/+9dAA_um5GtiNDdHFPS…