77: Food Lies with Brian Sanders

In this conversation, Josh Button and Brian Sanders delve into the complexities of nutrition, the impact of processed foods, and the importance of community in health. Brian shares his personal journey of transformation after losing his parents and how it led him to explore the world of nutrition. They discuss the profit-driven motives of the food industry, the significance of nutrient density, and the misconceptions surrounding dietary guidelines. The conversation also touches on the role of ancestral living, biohacking practices, and the upcoming docuseries 'Food Lies' that aims to debunk common myths in nutrition. Visit Brians socials @Food.Lies @Eatnosetotail @sapiencenter and website foodlies.org plus check out his podcast Peak HumanChapters00:00 The Awakening: A Personal Journey to Nutrition02:49 Challenging Conventional Wisdom: The Shift from Veganism05:24 Facing Backlash: The Struggles of Promoting Alternative Diets05:35 The Flaws in Dietary Training06:46 The Profit Motive Behind Food Choices09:29 Rethinking the Food Pyramid12:17 Nutrient Density vs. Energy Density15:06 The Impact of Traditional vs. Modern Processing17:54 Understanding Food Classifications20:43 The Influence of Big Business on Nutrition23:36 The Food Lies Documentary Series27:11 Exploring Diverse Dietary Perspectives32:22 The Role of Community in Health37:17 The Sapien Center: A Hub for Health41:40 Biohacking vs. Ancestral Living44:49 Future Endeavors and Closing ThoughtsKeywordsnutrition, health, processed foods, nutrient density, community, food industry, dietary guidelines, ancestral living, biohacking, wellness, podcast, food lies, nature, the josh button podcast, sapien center, whole foods, myths, pharmaceuticals, facts, discover, explore, diet, food pyramid, healthcare, meat, eggs, raw dairy, thrive, self improvement