Froot Loops Fiasco, Big Food & Making America Healthy Again (Ask Me Anything!)

In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Art of Being Well, my functional medicine telehealth team and I delve into key health issues affecting our communities. We discuss the significance of national-level initiatives that address environmental factors and the need for unity around common purposes, transcending political affiliations. Learn how to be discerning consumers of information and the essential questions to ask about pesticide and herbicide use in food. We examine efforts to hold corporations accountable, like Kellogg's and their additives, while highlighting ingredient differences in products across countries. We also address the importance of discussing food and environmental health, even for those who avoid certain items, and share insights on managing stress in a politically charged atmosphere. Finally, discover the benefits of a digital detox and Dr. Cole’s advice for maintaining peace amid societal pressures. Tune in for valuable insights!

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• The importance of rallying around common purposes that serve everyone, beyond political party lines.
• How to be discerning consumers of information while maintaining independent, free thought and avoiding hyperfocus that negatively impacts mental health and, in turn, physical health.
• Key questions to ask about pesticide and herbicide use in food, and how these chemicals impact health.
• Efforts to hold corporations accountable, including petitioning Kellogg's to remove artificial dyes and BHT from their cereals.
• The difference in ingredients and additives used in products like Froot Loops in countries like Canada, the UK, and Australia compared to the U.S.
• Addressing the argument: "Just don't eat it" — why it's important to have these conversations about food and environmental health, even if certain foods aren't part of your personal diet.
• The ongoing stress of political cycles and how the noise, vitriol, and tribalism contribute to heightened stress and the fight-or-flight response in telehealth patients and listeners.
• The benefits of a digital detox and setting boundaries with devices for mental and physical well-being.
• Dr. Cole’s advice for protecting your peace amidst the current societal and political stressors.

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole