EP 1240:Moms Across America on Toxins in Fast Food

Lisa is joined by Zen Honeycut, the Founding Executive Director of the non-profit, Moms Across America, a National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms with the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids." Moms Across America’s leaders created over 1,000 community events in all 50 states to raise awareness about GMOs, toxins in the food supply, and other environmental issues that pose risk to the health of our families. The organization’s mission is to educate and empower mothers and others with actions and solutions to create healthy communities. Zen Honeycutt and Moms Across America initiated the first glyphosate testing in America and successfully petitioned Costco to remove Roundup from their shelves. She is the author of UNSTOPPABLE, Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment, and Celebration of Community, the director of a short film called “Communities Rising” and the co-founder of the recently launched program called “The Neighborhood Food Network” whose mission is to create a parallel food system, one street at a time.

SummaryIn this conversation, Lisa Davis and Zen Honeycutt discuss the dangers of fast food and the alarming levels of toxins found in popular fast food brands. They highlight the presence of glyphosate, a harmful chemical found in Roundup, in 100% of the tested samples. They also discuss the deficiencies in minerals and vitamins in fast food, which can lead to various health issues. The conversation emphasizes the connection between nutrition and behavior, highlighting the importance of organic food and the need to hold fast food companies accountable for their practices. Zen Honeycutt discusses the results of testing fast food chains for pesticide and heavy metal contamination. The testing revealed high levels of glyphosate, harmful pesticides, and heavy metals in popular fast food items. She highlights the importance of protein in breakfast and the negative effects of sugar on gut bacteria. Zen encourages parents to transition their children to healthier foods and shares tips on making organic food more affordable. She also discusses the detoxification of heavy metals and the potential risks of tetanus shots containing aluminum. Zen calls for consumer action through petitions and supporting organic food suppliers.
Takeaways
Fast food chains, including popular ones like McDonald's and Burger King, have been found to contain high levels of glyphosate, harmful pesticides, and heavy metals.Protein-rich breakfasts are important for children's health and can help improve behavior and cognitive function.Transitioning to healthier foods, such as organic and pasture-raised options, can have significant benefits for overall health and well-being.Detoxification of heavy metals is possible through consistent efforts and testing, and organic pet food can help prevent health issues in pets.
Chapters00:00Introduction and Technical Difficulties
01:11The Dangers of Fast Food
02:29Testing Fast Food Brands
04:21Testing Methodology
06:03Glyphosate and its Dangers
09:26Glyphosate's Impact on Health
11:11Mineral Deficiencies in Fast Food
12:11Vitamin Deficiencies in Fast Food
13:26The Connection Between Nutrition and Behavior
16:23The Impact of Fast Food on Mental Health
19:06The Importance of Organic Food
22:16Toxins in Fast Food
27:30The Presence of Pesticides in Fast Food
29:49Veterinary Drugs and Hormones in Fast Food
32:46Heavy Metals in Fast Food
34:50Testing Fast Food Chains
35:29Impossible Foods and Glyphosate
36:27Harmful Pesticides in Fast Food
37:27Top 10 Fast Food Chains Tested
37:56Concerns about Dunkin' Donuts
38:23Importance of Protein in Breakfast
39:23Effects of Sugar on Gut Bacteria
40:17Transitioning to Healthier Foods
41:14Affordability of Organic Food
42:34Cooking Tips and Kitchen Appliances
43:47Detoxing Heavy Metals
46:14Tetanus Shots and Aluminum
47:21McDonald's French Fries and Pesticides
48:11Taking Action and Petitions
51:10Conclusion and Invitation



Moms Across America (MAA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower mothers and others with actions and solutions to create healthy communities. Their motto is “Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids”. The national coalition of mothers is dedicated to ensuring that the food we eat and feed our families is safe and healthy, with an emphasis on eliminating GMOs and glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup herbicide, from our food supply. A powerhouse activist organization, MAA reaches as many as more than four million followers on social media each month and millions in person with local events across the country. Among its many successes, the group is responsible for having initiated the first-ever glyphosate testing in tap water, urine, and breast milk in 2013. And it was their petition that convinced Costco to stop selling Roundup in their stores.