Did you know that nearly 60% of the average American's diet is made up of ultra-processed foods? This staggering statistic highlights a growing public health crisis linked to rising obesity rates and chronic diseases, not only in adults but our children too.
In this week’s episode of The Metabolic Link, we dive into a critical conversation with Todd Wagner, a passionate advocate for food safety and health reform. As the founder of FoodFight USA, Todd is dedicated to cleaning up America’s tainted food supply and empowering consumers by raising awareness about the dangers of ultra-processed foods. He is also known for his entrepreneurial success as the co-founder and CEO of Broadcast.com, which he sold to Yahoo! for $5.7 billion, and for founding the Todd Wagner Foundation, which supports technology programs for at-risk children.
Today, we explore Todd's mission with FoodFight USA, a nationwide campaign focused on promoting healthier food choices and advocating for legislative change. With the powerful mantra, “Good food is medicine, and bad food requires medicine,” we discuss the stark differences between the U.S. and European food systems, the alarming prevalence of synthetic chemicals in our food supply, and the urgent need for reform.
Todd provides valuable insights into the existing regulatory framework, pointing out the issues arising from food companies' ability to self-regulate. We also explore the grassroots efforts driving FoodFight USA and discuss practical steps listeners can take to become more informed consumers and advocate for healthier food options.
Join us for this eye-opening discussion that emphasizes the importance of “clean” food and the necessity of a collaborative approach to address these pressing issues. Learn how you can contribute to the solution and help shape a healthier future with FoodFight USA!
Learn more about FoodFight USA here: https://foodfightusa.com/
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