020 - The Hidden Costs of What We Eat

In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of dietary choices on health and society. We'll explore the shift from local artisanal food practices to industrialised food production, discussing the health consequences of processed foods and the convenience and cost associated with them. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with conscious eating and fasting, emphasising the importance of understanding hunger and making informed food choices. TakeawaysDietary choices significantly shape our health and society.The shift from local food practices to industrialized processes has consequences.Processed foods often contain harmful ingredients that affect health.Convenience and cost drive many people to choose processed foods.Understanding hunger is crucial for making better dietary choices.Fasting can lead to weight loss but may not suit everyone.Listening to your body is key to conscious eating.Marketing often misrepresents the healthiness of food products.Real food is often more expensive and harder to find.The connection between diet and mental health is often overlooked.Articles:Coca-Cola’s political and policy influence in Mexico: understanding the role of institutions, interests and divided society The History of the Intestinal |https://academic.oup.com/heapol/article/34/7/520/5543873?login=falseThe History of the Intestinal Microbiota and the Gut-Brain Axis |https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9786924/Microbiota and the Gut-Brain Axis Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor is subjected to glucose modification and oxidation in Alzheimer's Disease |https://www.nature.com/articles/srep42874 Activated Charcoal (typically indicated in cases of poisoning, not general use) | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482294/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1306980/https://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/169Socials - @satori_snds