In Episode 70 of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, host Sid Bensalah welcomes Louis De Jaeger—author and global regenerative agriculture advocate—to explore how soil health impacts human performance, nutrition, and sustainability. Louis shares powerful insights from his book, SOS Save Our Soils, emphasizing the urgent need to regenerate 550 million hectares worldwide to ensure food security and combat climate change.
Discover how soil quality directly impacts gut health, nutrition, mental clarity, and physical performance.
From the hidden dangers of pesticides and the challenges of corporate farming, to actionable solutions for athletes and communities, Louis provides real-world stories and practical guidance to drive positive change.
00:00 Save Our Soils: Food, Farming & Performance
00:12 The Importance of Rain for Agriculture
00:50 Soil's Connection to Human Health
01:58 Introducing Louis De Jaeger
02:29 Regenerating 550 Million Hectares: Louis’s Mission
04:12 Experiences with Desertification
07:29 Challenges & Solutions in Soil Regeneration
10:06 Health Benefits of Regenerative Farming
13:23 Political and Economic Barriers
16:05 The Role of Microorganisms in Soil Health
33:45 Regenerative vs. Organic Farming
35:38 Nutritional Advice for Athletes
38:55 The Plastic Dilemma: Health vs. Environment
40:14 Challenges in Adopting Regenerative Practices
41:33 Influence of Lobbyists and Market Demand
44:06 Impact of Pesticides on Communities
45:20 Corporate Agriculture & Greenwashing
47:47 Community Action Against Pesticides
53:34 Farmers' Struggles and Protests
56:07 Debunking Myths About Feeding the World
58:29 Urgency of Soil Regeneration
01:02:33 Writing ‘SOS Save Our Soil’
01:11:19 Lightning Round: Quick Questions with Louis
Join Louis and Sid to discover practical ways athletes, communities, and individuals can support healthier soils, improved nutrition, and better performance.
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