Are we facing a national food crisis that threatens our health and economy? Ethan sits down with Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and public health expert, to uncover how the modern food system is making us sick. They dive into the true cost of ultra-processed foods, the history behind our dietary guidelines, and why the "Food is Medicine" movement could be the ultimate solution to our healthcare crisis. Dr. Mozaffarian also shares his candid thoughts on GLP-1 drugs and the future of food policy.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00:00 Episode Introduction
00:02:09 Introduction to Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian
00:04:42 The American Food Crisis
00:08:41 How We Got Here: Vitamins and Calories
00:14:50 Food is Medicine and Economic Solutions
00:20:58 Improving School Meals Through Policy
00:26:21 Are Seed Oils Really the Problem?
00:34:00 Defining Ultra-Processed Foods
00:44:46 The Reality and Limits of GLP-1 Drugs
00:54:19 Food Policy and Political Movements
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