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Are we facing a national food crisis that threatens our health and economy? Ethan sits down with Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and public health expert, to uncover how the modern food system is making us sick. They dive into the true cost of ultra-processed foods, the history behind our dietary guidelines, and why the "Food is Medicine" movement could be the ultimate solution to our healthcare crisis. Dr. Mozaffarian also shares his candid thoughts on GLP-1 drugs and the future of food policy.To hear more from Ethan and stay updated, sign up for his newsletter here:https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00:00 Episode Introduction00:02:09 Introduction to Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian00:04:42 The American Food Crisis00:08:41 How We Got Here: Vitamins and Calories00:14:50 Food is Medicine and Economic Solutions00:20:58 Improving School Meals Through Policy00:26:21 Are Seed Oils Really the Problem?00:34:00 Defining Ultra-Processed Foods00:44:46 The Reality and Limits of GLP-1 Drugs00:54:19 Food Policy and Political Movements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.