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Leave Me a Message - click here! Ep. #57 Ever wondered about the true impact of what you put on your plate? Health and nutrition advocate, Courtney Swan of Realfoodology and The Realfoodology Podcast, joins us to unravel the truth around this crucial topic. Courtney's passion is to educate others about hidden realities of the food industry.  Throughout our conversation, we tackle the tough questions about diet and well-being, the challenges of producing healthy foods, the worrying effects of glyphosate on our health and food system, and the controversial raw dairy movement. We expose deceptive marketing tactics, uncover hidden nasties in baby formula, and reveal the misleading allure of trendy food options like oat milk. But it's not just about what's on your plate - we also discuss how the items you cook and store your food in, such as nonstick pans and plastic containers, can impact your health. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom! Our chat with Courtney is ultimately about empowerment, self-care, and making informed choices about your food and overall health. We share tips on navigating restaurant orders, reducing plastic use, and even our personal definitions of wellness. We wrap up with a powerful reminder - there's no shame in past decisions; armed with knowledge, we can all make better choices moving forward. Tune in to this eye-opening episode, and don’t forget to check out more from Courtney on her podcast, Realfoodology, and on her social media platforms. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Courtney’s Podcast click here! For Courtney’s Grocery Guide click here! For Courtney’s Instagram click here! Show Links: You Are What You Eat - Book Kiss the Ground - Documentary Biggest Little Farm - Film Common Ground - Documentary Seed Oil Scout - App Serenity Kids (Better Baby Formula) Podcast  Mamavation  Glass Air Fryer Pique Tea Tea Pigs  This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

We need more doctors like Michelle McMacken, MD. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. McMacken is an assistant professor at the NYU School of Medicine, an attending primary care physician at New York City's Bellevue Hospital Center and director of the Bellevue Adult Weight Management Clinic, where she specializes in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Interestingly, Dr. McMacken wasn't always all that intrigued by nutrition. Not surprisingly, her medical school experience was woefully lacking in this regard. But after eight years of medical practice, she was becoming progressively distressed by her obesity clinic patients' general inability to get — and stay — healthy. Determined to find better, more sustainable solutions for her patients led to a search engine result for “lifestyle change” that prompted Michelle to attend the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference– a game-changing experience that enlightened her to a holistic, disease preventive perspective on patient care that ultimately reinvigorated and forever altered her medical practice. Beyond her one on one work with patients, many of which are underprivileged, what is uniquely inspiring about Dr. McMacken is her grant-funded commitment to study evidence-based nutritional protocols and apply the practical knowledge to faculty, colleagues & resident doctors. In other words, she is devoted to educating not only her patients about healthy nutrition, but her fellow medical professionals as well — filling the much needed gap in our current system of medical education. This is an enlightening and highly informative conversation that explores: * the state of medical education with respect to nutrition * the responsibility of doctors to practice holistic, preventive medicine * the significance of a plant-based diet in promoting optimal wellness * Dr. McMacken's personal & professional path to plant-based nutrition * the health impact of high protein diets, ketosis & glycogen depletion * the differences between animal & plant protein * alkaline/acid-forming foods and their impact on metabolism * paleo vs. vegan – finding common ground * the truth behind dietary cholesterol & saturated fat * the importance of aligning actions with values * plant-based patient case studies I sincerely hope you enjoy our discussion. What is preventing you from a more holistic approach to long-term wellness? I'd love to hear about your personal challenges in the comments section below. Peace + Plants, Rich