Big Food and Pharma Are Keeping Us Sick: Subsidies, Ozempic, & EBT | Calley Means

231: In this episode, I sit down with Calley Means, co-founder of TruMed, to talk about how our food and healthcare systems are stacked against us. Calley shares his insider perspective from years of consulting for major food companies, revealing how food subsidies, misleading studies, and the tactics of Big Food and Big Pharma have led to a system that keeps us unhealthy. We dive into the shocking truth about food stamp-funded junk food, how processed foods are driving chronic disease, and why it’s time to shift towards viewing food as medicine. This conversation will leave you fired up and ready to take action! Topics Discussed: Calley’s background and the founding of TruMed   The impact of food subsidies on our food system   The manipulation behind corrupt health studies   Big Food’s role in misleading the public   Why pizza is considered a vegetable in schools   The rise of chronic diseases and our broken healthcare system   Ozempic and Big Pharma’s focus on managing, not curing, illness   The power of regenerative farming   Practical tips for making healthier food choices and supporting sustainable agriculture Sponsored By:  SuppCo Get 100% free access today at supp.co/REALFOODOLOGY.   Timeline Go to timelinenutrition.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off Our Place Use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off at fromourplace.com Function  Skip Function’s waitlist at www.functionhealth.com/realfoodology  Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Introduction  00:07:49 - Calley’s background 00:10:39 - Consulting for big food  00:13:41 - Corrupt studies 00:18:13 - PB & J study and TUFTS food compass 00:25:18 - Why food companies fund studies 00:27:04 - How did we get here?  00:33:04 - Misplacing trust in our health care system  00:36:24 - Food Is Medicine  00:43:15 - The Ozempic debate  00:49:21 - Rise in chronic diseases  00:53:02 - Surgery and prescription drugs 01:00:14 - Food subsidies  01:05:01 - Advice for a healthier life  01:08:12 - Regenerative farming  01:09:25 - Calley’s health nonnegotiables  Check Out Calley: Truemed Instagram Twitter Buy Good Energy by Calley & Casey Means Check Out Courtney:  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database  Produced By: Drake Peterson

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Welcome to the Realfoodology podcast, with your host Courtney Swan. Courtney is a passionate food activist on a mission to heal America’s broken food system. Her show cuts through the noise by tackling the critical issues that impact our health and society as a whole. Each week, join Courtney as she brings together leading voices in food policy, nutrition, sustainability, and wellness to unravel the complexities behind our broken food system, and to simplify how we look at nutrition and food. From debunking misleading health trends to exploring the future of sustainable food systems, Realfoodology equips listeners with actionable insights and empowers them to make informed choices. Whether you’re passionate about healthy living, curious about the politics of food, or simply want to live better, this is your go-to source for conversations that matter. Discover a healthier way to live with Realfoodology. For more info, visit www.realfoodology.com and follow Courtney on Instagram, @realfoodology. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY Produced By Wellness Loud.