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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 54 MIN

Reforming America's Food and Health System: A Deep Dive with Calley Means

from Peak Human - Unbiased Nutrition Info for Optimum Health, Fitness & Living

Brian interviews Calley Means from HHS about the Trump administration and Secretary Kennedy's push to address chronic disease by focusing on root causes like food and reforming scientific agencies. He describes entrenched incentives in healthcare and government, updates on dietary guidelines and a revised food pyramid emphasizing protein, fruits, vegetables, and reduced ultra-processed foods, and discusses efforts to redefine "ultra-processed" foods. He addresses controversy around glyphosate, explaining farmers' concerns about sudden bans disrupting agriculture, and highlights commitments and incentives for regenerative agriculture. They cover policies to remove soda, candy, and other ultra-processed items from SNAP, changes in school, hospital, and military food procurement, and mention work with outside partners on tools to help Americans make healthier choices.   02:07 Inside HHS Role 04:21 Why Reform Now 05:30 Food Pyramid Overhaul 06:37 NIH and Root Causes 08:16 Health Gets Political 09:41 Empowered Patients 12:35 Glyphosate Backstory 16:52 Market Shifts and SNAP 21:21 Regenerative Ag Funding 23:49 SNAP Soda Crackdown 26:20 School Lunch Pushback 28:35 Fixing School Breakfast 29:43 Farmers And Food Procurement 30:45 Hospitals Stop Serving Junk 33:45 Root Causes Of Chronic Disease 36:11 Defining Ultra Processed Food 39:17 Traditionally Prepared Foods 42:12 Messaging And Food Transparency 44:41 Lifespan Project Incentives 46:55 Policy Shift Toward Prevention 50:35 Inside The White House Role   GET BEEF TALLOW PRODUCTS AND OYSTER PILLS http://NosetoTail.org FREE SAPIEN FOOD GUIDE http://sapien.org Follow along:  http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies  http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg  

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