EP 1240: How To Outsmart Fast Food to Keep Your Family Safe from Toxins for Ultimate Self-Care

Send us Fan MailLisa is joined by Zen Honeycut, the Founding Executive Director of the non-profit, Moms Across America, a National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms with the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids." Moms Across America’s leaders created over 1,000 community events in all 50 states to raise awareness about GMOs, toxins in the food supply, and other environmental issues that pose risk to the health of our families. The organization’s mission is to educate and empower mothers and others with actions and solutions to create healthy communities. Zen Honeycutt and Moms Across America initiated the first glyphosate testing in America and successfully petitioned Costco to remove Roundup from their shelves. She is the author of UNSTOPPABLE, Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment, and Celebration of Community, the director of a short film called “Communities Rising” and the co-founder of the recently launched program called “The Neighborhood Food Network” whose mission is to create a parallel food system, one street at a time.SummaryIn this conversation, Lisa Davis and Zen Honeycutt discuss the dangers of fast food and the alarming levels of toxins found in popular fast food brands. They highlight the presence of glyphosate, a harmful chemical found in Roundup, in 100% of the tested samples. They also discuss the deficiencies in minerals and vitamins in fast food, which can lead to various health issues. The conversation emphasizes the connection between nutrition and behavior, highlighting the importance of organic food and the need to hold fast food companies accountable for their practices. Zen Honeycutt discusses the results of testing fast food chains for pesticide and heavy metal contamination. The testing revealed high levels of glyphosate, harmful pesticides, and heavy metals in popular fast food items. She highlights the importance of protein in breakfast and the negative effects of sugar on gut bacteria. Zen encourages parents to transition their children to healthier foods and shares tips on making organic food more affordable. She also discusses the detoxification of heavy metals and the potential risks of tetanus shots containing aluminum. Zen calls for consumer action through petitions and supporting organic food suppliers.TakeawaysFast food chains, including popular ones like McDonald's and Burger King, have been found to contain high levels of glyphosate, harmful pesticides, and heavy metals.Protein-rich breakfasts are important for children's health and can help improve behavior and cognitive function.Transitioning to healthier foods, such as organic and pasture-raised options, can have significant benefits for overall health and well-being.Detoxification of heavy metals is possible through consistent efforts and testing, and organic pet food can help prevent health issues in pets.Chapters00:00Introduction and Technical Difficulties01:11The Dangers of Fast Food02:29Testing Fast Food Brands04:21Testing Methodology06:03Glyphosate and its Dangers09:26Glyphosate's Impact on Health11:11Mineral Deficiencies in Fast Food12:11Vitamin Deficiencies in Fast Food13:26The Connection Between Nutrition and Behavior16:23The Impact of Fast Food on Mental Health19:06The Importance of Organic Food22:16Toxins in Fast Food27:30The Presence of Pesticides in Fast Food29:49Veterinary Drugs and Hormones in Fast Food32:46Heavy Metals in Fast Food34:50Testing Fast Food Chains35:29Impossible Foods and Glyphosate36:27Harmful Pesticides in Fast Food37:27Top 10 Fast Food Chains Tested37:56Concerns about Dunkin' Donuts38:23Importance of Protein in Breakfast39:23Effects of Sugar on Gut Bacteria40:17Transitioning to Healthier Foods41:14Affordability of Organic Food42:34Cooking Tips and Kitchen Appliances43:47Detoxing