165. Is The Anti-Meat Narrative Legit? Understanding The Food System with Paleovalley Co-Founder, Autumn Smith

Did you know that in 2022, red meat consumption dropped by a whopping 44%? Animal fat utilization declined by 78%, butter by 68%, and margarine increased by a staggering 192%! The mainstream anti-meat narrative has altered our collective beliefs about nutrition - and potentially with dire consequences. But don't worry, we're not here to scare you - in fact, we're here to empower you with the knowledge you need to make the best choices for your body. This episode is all about reclaiming vitality through nutrition. We'll take you on a journey through the world of food and agriculture, revealing the powerful impact it has on your body and the truth behind the greenwashing, low prices and other product label illusions that complicate our food choices. Our amazing guest for today is Autumn Smith, cofounder of Paleovalley. Their mission is to create products with integrity that are free from problematic ingredients and teeming with ingredients that promote vibrant health. They prioritize nutrient density in an industry that prioritizes everything else, and believe that every dietary choice and every added ingredient is a powerful opportunity to love and care for yourself. In this episode, Autumn fills us in on regenerative agriculture, climate change, and the vital role animals play in our ecosystem. She shares a sneak peek into her exciting upcoming docuseries, "Rethink Meat," which is being created to help dispel the myth that meat is dangerous. We also discuss the dangers of conventional agriculture and the critical role that soil health plays in our food choices. I hope this conversation helps you make sense of terms like "pasture-raised" and "free-range", so you can make the best choices when buying products and avoid being misled by labels. If you identify as a vegetarian or vegan, you'll be especially sure to learn something new ;) Check out Autumn’s company and products: Paleovalley and Wild Pastures. I LOVE THEM and use them myself every day! And you can SAVE 10% OFF your order too with my special discount code “AMYFOURNIER10”!  TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Episode Begins 00:10:47 Interview Begins 00:12:28 Autumn’s Story 00:17:16 Autumn’s Upcoming Docuseries 00:19:42 The 3 Types Of Agriculture 00:24:45 Reductionism 00:26:01 Turmeric Complex 00:29:10 Conventional Meat 00:34:10 Environmental Health Risks 00:39:34 Labeling Illusions 00:43:30 Fred Provenza Episode 00:46:11 The Anti-Animal Narrative 00:51:43 Monica Gagliano’s Episode 00:57:21 What Do Vegetarians/Vegans Need To Know? 01:02:04 Myths On Saturated Fat & Cholesterol 01:06:47 Alarming Statistics 01:11:05 Autumn’s Solution 01:18:59 Coupon Code: amyfournier10 01:20:54 Autumn’s Resources Sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review is the ULTIMATE way to support Awakening Aphrodite. You can also jump on Amy's email list and follow her updates at @FitAmyTV. Find out more at amyfournier.com and watch this episode on YouTube at Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV! For special discounts on Amy's FAVORITE products, visit her estore.