How Food Policies Shape Our Health and Society with Dr. Mark Hyman
As long as money is in politics, we won't be able to change our food policy. But we can vote three times a day with our fork, and that's the most powerful thing we can do to help our health, the planet, and the economy, simply by choosing differently.
Imagine the ripple effect of every meal you eat. In this eye-opening episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen team up with Dr. Mark Hyman to uncover the hidden costs of the Standard American Diet (SAD). This isn't just about what’s on your plate; it's about how our food choices are driving environmental damage, social inequality, and even mental health crises. Dr.
Hyman breaks down how pesticides and herbicides are not just polluting our planet but also our bodies. The discussion takes a hard look at how poor diets contribute to addictions, depression, and even violence, affecting not just individuals but entire communities. You’ll hear about the unsettling ways the food industry influences government policies and targets children with junk food marketing. But it's not all doom and gloom; the episode empowers you to make impactful changes.
The Amens urge listeners to 'vote with their forks'—making mindful food choices that benefit your health, the environment, and society at large. Whether you're concerned about your own well-being or the planet's future, this episode offers a compelling case for why what you eat matters more than you think.