36: Decoding the Food System: Making Informed Choices with Eugene Trufkin

Get ready for an incredible episode with my friend Eugene Trufkin. As a published author, podcast host, personal trainer, and holistic lifestyle coach, Eugene brings a ton of knowledge to the table. I think you’ll be blown away by how much insight he shares around cutting through the confusion of making healthy food choices, the real cost of factory farming, and steps to live a more nourishing life for you and your family. With his upbringing on an off-grid farm in Ukraine, Eugene's unique perspective on the food system will leave you with a wealth of new information.

Today on The Path Podcast:

• The difficulties with finding natural food in the united states
• Breaking down the many options for sourcing eggs
• The effects of monoculture farming on the soil
• The dark side of commercial farming
• The truth about grass-fed beef
• Discussing wild-caught vs. farmed fish
• Hydroponics and organic farming practices

Mentioned in the episode:

• Watch Paul Chek’s The Dirt Facts
• Happy-hens.com
• The Myths of Safe Pesticides
• Eatwild.com
• Americangrassfed.org
• Leafycreekfarm.com
• AZgrassraisedbeef.com
• Norwegian Salmon Documentary
• Vitalchoice.com
• Eating on the Wild Side

Connect with Eugene

• Instagram: @eugene_trufkin
• Website
• Book: Anti-Factory Farm Shopping Guide
• Podcast

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