Learn How to Read Food Labels & Navigate the Grocery Store with Courtney Swan

In the good old days, nature served up a clean slate – no long list of additives, just pure, fresh goodness. Fast forward to the present, and it's like we've upgraded to a more complex menu with some hidden traps. Integrative nutritionist, Courtney Swan exposes the government subsidies contributing to America's broken food system and gives us simple tips for how to navigate the grocery store. 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:11 Courtney's Journey in the Health Industry 06:08 Issues with the Food Industry 07:50 Greenwashing and How to Avoid It 12:10 The Dangers of Artificial Flavors and Colors 19:06 Impact of Food on Children's Health 26:05 Tips for Healthifying Children's Diets 36:05 Strategies for Healthier Grocery Shopping 39:50 Transitioning from Packaged Foods to Homemade Meals 41:32 Homemade Budget-Friendly Meals   Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-90 Learn more about Courtney Swan here: https://www.realfoodology.com/ Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

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