Nutrition Expert: The Hidden Cost of Ultra-Processed Foods

Nutrition and functional medicine expert Terri Ward joins us to unpack the hidden forces shaping modern health care, from pharmaceutical influence to the rise of ultra-processed foods. Drawing from her book “God’s Prescription,” she explains how corporate interests, outdated medical models, and lifestyle patterns may be driving today’s chronic disease crisis. In this conversation, Ward shares how stress and burnout during her career as an accountant led her to reclaim her own health through diet, functional medicine, and faith—ultimately changing her life’s direction. We dive into the history of modern medicine, the impact of the food system, and why so many Americans struggle with long-term health issues. “Health freedom is possible—you don’t have to accept sickness as normal,” Ward says. Watch the full conversation for a powerful discussion on personal responsibility, food as medicine, and how faith, mindset, and lifestyle work together to restore true well-being.