"We have allowed about 10,000 additives into our food supply. In the EU, they allow around 300 to 400 additives depending on what country you're looking at. 300 to 400 versus 10,000 is a large leap." - Courtney Swan
The shocking truth about what's really in our food will make you rethink everything sitting in your pantry right now. After spending time in Europe and feeling amazing while eating "everything," I knew something was fundamentally broken with our American food system.
My guest today, integrative nutritionist and food activist Courtney Swan, reveals the disturbing reality that we're consuming 10,000 food additives compared to just 300-400 in Europe. For women over 40 already battling hormonal changes, weight challenges, and energy dips, these hidden toxins in our everyday foods are sabotaging our health in ways we never imagined.
Courtney breaks down exactly which ingredients are causing inflammation, disrupting our hormones, and keeping us feeling tired and bloated - plus gives us a practical roadmap to navigate the grocery store without spending hours reading labels or breaking the bank.
What You'll Learn:
The hidden difference between American and European food standards that explains why you feel amazing eating abroad
Which common food additives are secretly disrupting your hormones and causing weight gain after 40
How to decode manipulative food packaging and marketing claims that target health-conscious shoppers
The simple "grocery store test" to determine if a packaged food is truly clean or ultra-processed
Why glyphosate exposure may be behind your digestive issues and what foods pose the highest risk
Practical strategies to reduce inflammation through better food choices without overwhelming your routine
The exciting policy changes happening right now that could transform our food system
Easy meal planning tips that make cooking real food achievable for busy women
Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/swan
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