183 - From Chronic Disease to Food Freedom w/ Brian Sanders

In today’s episode, Brian shares his personal journey from being a mechanical engineer to becoming a leading voice in the health and food industry. After losing both his parents to chronic diseases and experiencing his own health transformation by changing his diet, Brian embarked on a mission to uncover the truth about our food system. Key Topics Discussed: Brian's Personal Health Journey: Learn how Brian's background in mechanical engineering and root cause thinking led him to question government dietary guidelines and discover the lies behind them. The Making of "Food Lies": Brian gives us an inside look at his seven-year journey creating the "Food Lies" documentary series, which aims to educate people about real nutrition and debunk common food myths. Processed Foods vs. Whole Foods: Understand the real battle in our diets—it's not about plants vs. animals, but processed foods vs. whole foods. The Truth About Meat and Saturated Fats: Brian discusses the historical and scientific context behind the demonization of red meat and saturated fats, and why these beliefs are misguided. Regenerative Agriculture: Discover how regenerative farming practices can be a sustainable solution for our health and the environment, and why supporting local farmers is crucial. Tune in now to learn more! Bio: Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top 5 nutrition podcast Peak Human, and an international speaker. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He’s the founder of Sapien Center, a popular health club in Austin. He also works to spread the awareness of regenerative agriculture and increase access to well-raised animal products through his nationwide meat & body care company Nose to Tail. Connect with Brian Sanders:   Instagram: food.lies   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz5NswBixu4  Ready to kickstart your New Year with a healthy routine? Just Ingredients offers nourishing, effective products to support energy, immunity, sleep, weight management, and strength—crafted with non-toxic, trustworthy ingredients. Visit justingredients.us to make the switch and prioritize your wellness in 2025!  Looking for more Just Ingredients content?  Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Facebook Community: Join our group Discover our non-toxic product line: Shop Just Ingredients  Timestamps:  0:00 Intro 0:23 Brian Sanders Bio 0:53 Welcome Brain Sanders 5:38 Food Lies Documentary 8:09 The War Between Processed Foods vs Whole Foods 12:48 How Did We Get Here? 14:03 There Is More Beyond Calories In, Calories Out 15:17 The 4 Things Your Body Wants 16:18 Low Nutrient Foods Make You Want to Eat More 17:36 Mice Study 19:11 Food Lie: Saturated Fat Is Bad 23:29 How Do We Educate People? 25:20 How Grains Got Put at The Bottom of The Food Pyramid 28:30 An Early, Unknown Whole Foods Based Food Pyramid 31:54 Why Whole Food Profit Margins Are Low 34:36 Just Ingredients Ad 35:27 Documentary Episode Topic Breakdown 37:06 Companies Slowly Being Interested In Regenerative Agriculture 42:47 Invest In Quality Food Now Or Medical Bills Later 44:47 Myths On Cows Being Bad For Farmland 47:02 Excessive Pesticides and Herbicides 51:01 Steps To Implementing A Whole Foods Diet  57:21 This Is The Biggest Food Lie 59:01 Benefits of Grass Fed And Pasture Raised 1:00:50 Resources Available 1:01:15 What Is The Best Ingredient In Life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices