In this episode of The Well-Being Manifesto, hosts Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh and Dr. David Freeman sit down with legendary nutrition expert, author, and public health advocate Professor Marion Nestle to explore the truth behind nutrition politics, food policy, ultra-processed foods, and what people should actually eat today.

Professor Nestle—author of Food Politics, Unsavory Truth, What to Eat, and her newest book What to Eat Now—breaks down the hidden forces shaping the American food system, including corporate influence, agricultural subsidies, dietary guidelines, food marketing, and why it's so hard for individuals to make healthy choices in a system designed to push the opposite.

This episode dives deep into the intersection of science, policy, culture, and personal health, offering grounded insights, practical advice, and a rare behind-the-scenes look at how nutrition research and public health decisions get made.

• The real story behind food politics and how it shapes what we eat

• Why ultra-processed foods dominate over 60% of the American diet

• How agricultural subsidies, corporate lobbying, and policy decisions impact public health

• The challenges of nutrition research and why the public is often confused

• The truth about access, affordability, and equity in healthy eating

• What Marion Nestle believes people should eat today for better health

• The rise of GLP-1 drugs and how they're reshaping the food industry

• The future of American farming, food production, and sustainability

• How clinicians, journalists, and policymakers can rebuild trust in nutrition science

This episode is essential for anyone interested in:
nutrition science, food policy, public health, healthy eating, sustainable agriculture, ultra-processed foods, organic farming, obesity, the food industry, GLP-1s, food systems, and evidence-based wellness.

Hosted by Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh and Dr. David Freeman, The Well-Being Manifesto unpacks the systems, science, and stories shaping human well-being. With leading thinkers in health, policy, medicine, and culture, the show explores what it truly means to live well in today's world.

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