Big Food and Pharma Are Keeping Us Sick: Subsidies, Ozempic, & EBT | Calley Means
Realfoodology - A podcast by Courtney Swan - Tuesdays
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