Fighting Against Toxic Chemicals, Eating Organic, + Government Regulations | Ken Cook of the EWG

EP. 206: In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Ken Cook, the president and cofounder of the Environmental Working Group, or EWG. You might know them for their Skin Deep database that helps you check the safety of household and skincare products, or their tap water database—both of which I've relied on for years. Ken and I explore how EWG is tackling the growing problem of toxins in our daily lives and discuss practical steps we can take to make safer choices. Plus, Ken shares some incredible actionable advice on how we can influence regulatory changes for the better. Don't miss this insightful conversation about safeguarding our health and making a difference! Topics Discussed 08:26 - EWG & healthcare professionals 10:45 - EWG’s databases 14:53 - Legal doesn’t equal safe 18:50 - The FDA & brominated vegetable oil 21:21 - It takes science 17 years to catch up 22:34 - Studying dangerous chemicals & industry pushback 25:34 - Centering people in the regulatory process 32:07 - Consumer impact and organic products 37:25 - The cultural impact of environmental health 38:38 - Products that you don’t know are having an effect on your health 42:11 - Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good 44:42 - Choosing safer options 50:05 - Regulation & lobbying 56:08 - Calling your representative 58:22 - Staying motivated and positive 01:02:20 - The people making change 01:05:51 - Ken’s health non-negotiables Check Out The Environmental Working Group Website Skin Deep Database Consumer Guides Tap Water Database Instagram Show Links: Dark Waters Film Sponsored By: Qualia Go to qualialife.com/realfoodology for up to $100 off and use code REALFOODOLOGY for an extra 15% off Timeline Go to timelinenutrition.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off Organifi Go to www.organifi.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 20% Off Seed Go to https://seed.com/realfoodology and get 25% your first month with code REALFOODOLOGY Paleovalley Save at 15% at paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY Check Out Courtney: LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey