Navigating the Toxic Food System with Dr. Aly Cohen
American Glutton28 Jul 2025

Navigating the Toxic Food System with Dr. Aly Cohen

In this engaging episode of the American Glutton Podcast, host Ethan Suplee chats with Dr. Aly Cohen, a rheumatologist and environmental health expert. Dr. Cohen dives into the evolving role of rheumatology, tackling complex conditions like autoimmune diseases and gout. She discusses her book, *Detoxify*, offering practical strategies to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in food, water, and products.


From the benefits of frozen organic produce to her 21-day plan for healthier living, Dr. Cohen emphasizes sustainable changes over perfection. Tune in for insights on navigating the modern food system and improving health without extreme measures.


SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Aly Cohen

00:18 - What is a Rheumatologist?

01:47 - Gout and Modern Diets

02:58 - Protein and Individualized Nutrition

04:15 - Detoxifying the American Diet

07:12 - Chemicals in Food and Health Impacts

09:28 - Benefits of Frozen Organic Foods

12:16 - Lifestyle and Environmental Health

16:13 - The Four A's Framework

19:54 - Challenges with Extreme Health Approaches

24:31 - Regulatory Failures and Individual Action

27:38 - Obesogens and Weight Gain

32:23 - The 21-Day Detoxify Plan

35:17 - Safer Personal Care Products

42:59 - Water Filtration Solutions

48:54 - Patient Stories and Practical Changes

51:49 - Closing Thoughts and Resources


Ethan Suplee's Substack:

https://ethansuplee.substack.com/


American Glutton:

https://www.americanglutton.net/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episoder(379)

From Obsession to Balance: Ethan’s Journey Beyond Weight Loss

From Obsession to Balance: Ethan’s Journey Beyond Weight Loss

What happens when losing 300 pounds still doesn’t feel like enough? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Paige Dorian to share the biggest challenges he has faced in his weight loss and maintenance j...

6 Okt 202547min

Obesity vs. Smoking: The Controversial Debate You Need to Hear

Obesity vs. Smoking: The Controversial Debate You Need to Hear

In this episode of American Glutton, I sit down with Dr. Drew Pinsky and Adam Carolla for a no-holds-barred conversation on health, culture, discipline, and resilience. We dive into the politics of ob...

29 Sep 202558min

Obesity, Hormones & Health Lies We Believe with Dr. Erika Schwartz

Obesity, Hormones & Health Lies We Believe with Dr. Erika Schwartz

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Dr. Erika Schwartz for an eye-opening conversation about health, alcohol, obesity, and the medical system. They discuss the newly estab...

22 Sep 20251h

Fitness Isn’t Complicated: How to Make It Sustainable with Noah Valinsky

Fitness Isn’t Complicated: How to Make It Sustainable with Noah Valinsky

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with fitness trainer and former dancer Noah Valinsky for a powerful conversation about mindset, movement, and sustainability in health. They...

15 Sep 20251h 4min

From 480 Pounds to Bodybuilding: Alex Porro’s Incredible Journey

From 480 Pounds to Bodybuilding: Alex Porro’s Incredible Journey

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Alex Porro to discuss his extraordinary 240-pound weight loss journey and the decade of discipline it took to keep it off. Alex opens u...

8 Sep 20251h 4min

Crash Diets Don’t Work — Here’s What Does

Crash Diets Don’t Work — Here’s What Does

In this episode of the American Glutton Podcast, Ethan Suplee and Paige Dorian dive into the realities of sustainable health, fitness, and weight loss. They reflect on the post-summer reset, the pitfa...

1 Sep 202552min

The Truth About Obesity, Diabetes, and New Weight Loss Drugs

The Truth About Obesity, Diabetes, and New Weight Loss Drugs

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Dave Knapp, patient advocate and founder of the first patient-centric obesity medicine news platform. Dave shares his deeply personal j...

25 Aug 20251h 15min

From 660 Pounds to Fighting for Life: Ethan Benard’s Journey

From 660 Pounds to Fighting for Life: Ethan Benard’s Journey

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Ethan Benard, a 26-year-old on a remarkable weight loss journey. From being 200 pounds at age nine to surviving a life-threatening batt...

18 Aug 20251h 9min

Populært innen Helse

lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
fastlegen
hvordan-har-du-det-mann
rss-gukild-johaug
psykodrama
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
leger-om-livet
rss-garne-damer
foreldreradet
morten-ramm-lar-kakla-ga-til-du-sovner
rss-lopedrommen
bak-fasaden-en-reise-i-livet-med-sykepleier-ine
hjernesterk
klimaks
hormonelle-frida
sinnsyn
g-punktet
helsetipspodden
hverdagspsyken
rss-sunn-okonomi