Former White House Chef Sam Kass: How to Overcome the Coming Food Crisis
Mark Hyman
29 oct 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Address food crisis impacting staple crops now
The food crisis isn't a future problem for our grandkids; staple foods like coffee, chocolate, and peaches are already being severely impacted by climate change right now.
Address core metabolic issues instead of seed oil distractions
Focusing on controversial topics like seed oils and food dyes is a distraction from the core problem of metabolic disease, which is driven by excess sugar and starch.
Reevaluate grass-fed beef's emissions impact
From a pure emissions standpoint, grass-fed beef is not that much different from conventional because the animals live longer to reach slaughter weight.
Boost immunity with HDB Immune Energy Chews
HDB Immune Energy Chews from Big Bold Health deliver 1000mg of sprouted Himalayan Tarty Buckwheat, a seed packed with over 100 immune-active polyphenols like quercetin and rutin.
Challenge GRAS status of ultra-processed food ingredients for safety
A petition to the FDA argues that many ultra-processed food ingredients no longer meet the 'generally recognized as safe' (GRAS) standard, which could force the industry to prove their safety.
Challenge food companies to prioritize health over short-term profits
Food company CEOs who try to make their products healthier often get fired because of pressure from Wall Street's focus on short-term quarterly earnings.
Establish carbon market for oil companies to support farmers
A robust carbon market should be created where big emitters like oil and gas companies pay farmers to sequester carbon through regenerative agriculture.
Drive cultural shifts to transform food policy
Real, lasting change in the food system comes from grassroots cultural shifts, which then force politicians and businesses to follow suit.
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