Realfoodology

284: In this episode, I’m joined by Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath, Chairman of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, to break down one of the most ambitious state-led health initiatives we’ve seen yet. We dive deep into Louisiana’s MAHA bill, SB14, which tackles everything from seed oil disclosures and ingredient regulation to nutrition training for doctors. This conversation is about reframing health, challenging political division, and proving that eating real, nutrient dense food doesn’t have to be expensive - it just has to be prioritized.

Topics Discussed:

→ What is Louisiana’s MAHA bill (SB14) and how will it change the food system?

→ Why is Louisiana requiring seed oil disclosures?

→ How does nutrition education for doctors impact healthcare outcomes?

→ Can food-first, root-cause care reduce chronic disease in children?

→ How is Louisiana prioritizing local food and farmers in school meals?

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:04:48 - Louisiana MAHA Bill 

→ 00:13:50 - Nutrition Education for Doctors 

→ 00:19:35 - Food Culture: US vs. Europe 

→ 00:26:07 - Ingredient Transparency

→ 00:33:40 - Seed Oils 

→ 00:39:50 - K-12: Primary Care + Nutrition 

→ 00:52:06 - MAHA in Other States  

→ 01:03:59 - Aliens, Healthy Kids & Politics  

Show Links:

→ Louisiana MAHA Bill (SB14) 

→ The End of Craving | Book 

→ The Age of Disclosure | Documentary

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→ Senator Patrick McMath 

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→  Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide!

→  @realfoodology

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→  Air Dr Air Purifier

→  AquaTru Water Filter

→  EWG Tap Water Database

Produced By: Drake Peterson

283: UFC World Champion, mother and nutrition activist Miesha Tate is here to talk about what women actually need when it comes to food, strength, and recovery. We break down why calories in vs. calories out doesn’t always work for women, how hormones completely change the nutrition conversation, and why nutrient density matters more than restriction. Miesha shares her journey in a male-dominated sport, how she rebuilt her health and performance after having kids, and what she’s learned about food as fuel, and how to raise healthy kids in an unhealthy world. 

Topics Discussed:

→ Is calories in vs. calories out the best framework for women’s nutrition?

→ How should women eat differently than men for strength, hormones, and longevity?

→ What does eating nutrient-dense food do for performance and recovery?

→ How does Miesha use red light therapy and HBOT to improve recovery? 

→ How can moms rebuild strength, metabolism, and bone density after having kids?

Sponsored By:

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:05:15 - Making the Right Healthy Choices  

→ 00:10:20 - Miesha’s MMA Roots  

→ 00:14:29 - First Fight 

→ 00:24:17 - Preventive Care: HBOT + Red Light 

→ 00:32:52 - Nutrient Density 

→ 00:39:53 - Women’s Health, Calorie Deficits & Whole Foods 

→ 00:54:20 - Diet, Performance & Thyroid Health   

→ 01:01:52 - Protein Obsession in Athletes 

→ 01:13:11 - Reframing Nutrition + Raising Healthy Kids 

Show Links:

→ Miesha Tate 

→ Built For Growth | Podcast  

→ “The Period Brain” by Dr. Sarah Hill 

Check Out Miesha:

→ Instagram 

→ Facebook 

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

282: In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Sanders, founder of the Food Lies docuseries, to break down how we ended up trapped in a culture dominated by ultra-processed foods and confusing diet options. We unpack why so many popular diets fail, how to actually find satiety, and what human cultures around the world reveal about the link between plant-based diets and longevity (it’s not what you think). Brian also exposes the truth about seed oils, cholesterol, and why his health markers improved when he embraced a more animal-based approach. If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode will help you finally make sense of it all.

Topics Discussed:

→ Why are ultra-processed foods making us sick and hungry all the time?

→ Do plant-based diets really lead to longevity?

→ What do hunter-gatherer diets reveal about the best human diet?

→ How do harmful industrial oils stack up to traditional fats like olive oil and tallow?

→ Is cholesterol actually bad for you?

Sponsored By:

→ Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY. 

→ Manukora | Head to https://www.manukora.com/realfoodology to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!

→ Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 35% off your one month subscription of Mitopure Gummies at https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology35.

→ Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology.

→ MASA | Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/realfoodology and using code REALFOODOLOGY.

→ Our Place | Our Place is having their biggest sale of the year right now! Save up to 35% sitewide now through January 12th. Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/realfoodology, no code needed. 

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:05:19 - Calorie Myths: Processed vs. Whole Foods  

→ 00:14:10 - Finding Satiety with Real Foods

→ 00:21:06 - Plant-Based Diets, Hunter Gatherers, + Longevity 

→ 00:33:55 - Blue Zone Truths 

→ 00:43:55 - Industrial Oils

→ 00:49:31 - Health, Politics & Government

→ 00:58:52 - Brian’s Workouts + Diet 

→ 01:03:50 - Raw Milk for Beauty 

→ 01:06:47 - Food Lies Docuseries 

Show Links:

→ Food Lies 

→ Peak Human Podcast 

→ Sapien Center 

Check Out:

→ Instagram   

→ Sapien Center | Instagram

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

281: Erin W. Martin is an aging expert and advocate for food-based healthcare. I am so excited to have her on the show - we’re going deep into nutrition’s role in longevity, health and wellness, and exploring how programs like FreshRx Oklahoma (which Erin founded) are literally prescribing organic produce to help lower-income families reverse conditions like type 2 diabetes and learn more about nutrition. You’ll hear the latest on health policies nationwide and what you can do to get involved with a Food Is Medicine movement in your local community. 

Topics Discussed:

→ Can food treat chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes?

→ How can the Food Is Medicine Act change healthcare in the U.S.?

→ What is FreshRx?

→ Can we reinvent what aging looks like?

→ How can growing and buying local food improve longevity?

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→ Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY. 

→ Beekeepers Naturals | Go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/realfoodology or enter code

REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order. 

→ BIOptimizers | BIOptimizers is having its 12 Days of Wellness Sale. Go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and get your MassZymes today and the limited time free gifts. If the promo has passed, you’re still covered with my exclusive code REALFOODOLOGY that always gets you at least 15% off.

→ Puori | Feel the difference for yourself, go to https://www.puori.com/realfoodology and use the code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout for 20% off.

→ Our Place | Our Place is having their biggest sale of the year right now! Save up to 35% sitewide now through January 12th. Head to https://www.fromourplace.com/realfoodology to see why more than a

million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. And with their 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can shop with total confidence. No code needed! 

→ Everyday Dose | Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to https://www.everydaydose.com/realfoodology or entering REALFOODOLOGY at checkout.

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction  

→ 00:04:38 - Gerontology + Aging 

→ 00:20:32 - Buying & Growing Local Food

→ 00:25:55 - FreshRx Oklahoma 

→ 00:33:36 - Food as Medicine  

→ 00:41:27 - Regenerative Farming

→ 00:46:54 - Legislation: Food is Medicine Act in Oklahoma 

→ 00:53:53 - Education is Key 

→ 01:02:08 - Eligibility & Access: Food Programs  

→ 01:08:49 - Get Involved + Connected

Show Links:

→ Erin Martin - Free Food is Medicine Guide → FreshRx Oklahoma

→ Center for Nutrition & Health Impact 

→ Recipe4Health 

→ Need More Acres  

→ Community Servings 

→ Harvard University Center for Health Law and Policy 

→ National Produce Prescription Collaborative 

Check Out:

→ Instagram 

→ TikTok 

→ YouTube

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

280: Today I’m joined by Aaron Siri, Managing Partner of the law firm Siri & Glimstad LLP and a leading voice in the vaccine safety movement. He takes an evidence-based approach to the world of vaccinology, and is presenting a practical look at why vaccines have become more like religion than science. You may recognize him from the documentary “An Inconvenient Study” produced by Del Big Tree and the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) - now Aaron is answering questions about lawsuits over vaccine safety and whether we can legally consider these doses “safe and effective.”  

Topics Discussed:

→ What is the latest litigation over vaccine safety? 

→ Why are there so few studies on vaccines' long term effects? 

→ What does the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 actually mean for pharmaceutical companies’ liability and protection?

→ How has public trust in vaccines shifted? 

→ Should the government be involved with vaccine regulations? 

Sponsored By:

→ Function | Own your health for $365 a year - just a dollar a day. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/realfoodology and use gift code REALFOODOLOGY100 for a $25 credit toward your membership.

→ Timeline | Timeline is offering 10% off your order of Mitopure

Go to https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology.

→ Manukora | Head to https://www.manukora.com/realfoodology to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!

→ Beekeeper’s Naturals | Go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/realfoodology or enter code

REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order.

→ MASA | Visit https://www.masachips.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 25% off your first order. Check out MASA nationwide at your local Sprouts supermarket!

→ BIOptimizers | BIOptimizers is having its 12 Days of Wellness Sale. Go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and get your MassZymes today and the limited time free gifts. If the promo has passed, you’re still covered with my exclusive code REALFOODOLOGY that always gets you at least 15% off.

→ Our Place | Our Place is having their biggest sale of the year right now! Save up to 35% sitewide now through January 12th, no code needed - head to https://www.fromourplace.com/realfoodology to shop the sale. 

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:04:23 - The Truth About Vaccine Data 

→ 00:13:52 - Vaccines as Religion 

→ 00:19:33 - Vaccines, Autism, & Lawsuits  

→ 00:34:55 - Dr. Jake Scott + Hearing Testimony 

→ 00:48:50 - National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act 1986 

→ 00:59:03 - Capitalism, Government + Vaccine Safety 

→ 01:05:12 - How to Handle Vaccine Mandates 

→ 01:09:25 - Vaccine Myths + Measles  

→ 01:21:13 - Vaccine Legislation, Studies & Immunity 

→ 01:31:11 - PFAS + Big Pharma Lawsuits  

→ 01:41:15 - Right to Informed Consent 

Show Links:

→ Vaccines, Amen | Aaron’s Book 

→ Siri & Glimstad, LLP | Aaron’s Law Firm  

→ An Inconvenient Study | Documentary 

Check Out:

→ Instagram 

→ X 

→ Substack 

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