Nutrition Topics

FDA whistleblower Dr. Renee Dufault joins the Healthy & Awake Podcast to expose the hidden dangers of heavy metals in food, including how high fructose corn syrup, ultra-processed foods, and nutritional epigenetics are linked to rising rates of autism and ADHD. We discuss her groundbreaking research, the FDA’s internal resistance, and how food choices impact future generations. Dr. Dufault also shares hopeful strategies for detoxing your diet, building health through regenerative agriculture, and creating systemic change. If you care about food safety, autism prevention, or just want to understand the truth behind processed foods, this episode is a must-listen. Keywords include: FDA whistleblower, nutritional epigenetics, heavy metals in food, autism and food, high fructose corn syrup mercury. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 1. Dr. Renee Dufault’s Published Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Renee+dufault 2. Food Ingredient Safety Nonprofit: https://foodingredientsafety.org 3. Dr. Dufault’s Website: https://reneedufault.com 4. Unsafe at Any Meal (Book): https://a.co/d/9VeBJUQ 5. Unsafe at Any Meal – Study Guide: https://a.co/d/1bro5Lp ___________________________ 🧠 Avantia Health Optimization: Tired of conventional medicine treating symptoms instead of root causes? Get hyper-personalized coaching for sustainable weight loss, chronic health solutions, and peak performance. Start your transformation at https://avantiahealthoptimization.com/ 📢 Heads up: The links in the episode's show notes are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links is a great way to support the show—at no extra cost to you! 👓 BonCharge Glasses: Protect your eyes and look great doing it! Get 15% off the stylish BonCharge glasses I wear with the code 'healthy-and-awake'. Shop here. https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=6048119.41d325 🏋️‍♂️ MovNat Natural Movement Training: Unlock your body’s potential with natural movement workshops, certifications, and retreats. Use code "mike_movnat" for 10% off and start moving better today! Visit MovNat.com. 🌬️ Breath Training Program: Master your breath for improved mental clarity and performance. Use code "MIKE" for 25% off eligible programs! Check it out at BreathHoldWork.com. --- Find all social media links, and everything else at www.mikevera.com 00:00 FDA Controversy and Introduction 00:36 Meet Dr. Renee DuFault 01:15 Nutritional Epigenetics Explained 04:09 Impact of Diet on Autism and ADHD 05:46 Heavy Metals in Food Supply 24:27 Health Coaching and Corporate Influence 26:23 The Illusion of Trust in Authority 27:33 Personal Health Choices and Western Medicine 30:06 Waking Up to Corruption in Public Health 34:20 Optimism for the Future of Agriculture and Health