This Week in Health & Wellness - Steve Hess, CEO of Sovereign Earth | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

There is a global water crisis and misconceptions surrounding bottled water. Tap water is just as good, if not better, than bottled water.

Key Insights

• 🧑‍🚒 Prescribing produce to fight obesity is an innovative approach that can improve dietary habits and reduce healthcare costs.
• 👾 Bees in urban areas like Paris are healthier and more productive, highlighting the importance of green spaces in cities.
• 💦 Early puberty in girls may be caused by environmental toxins found in plastic water bottles and storage containers.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: Why are more states implementing programs to prescribe produce to fight obesity?

Childhood obesity costs the US billions of dollars each year in healthcare costs, and prescribing produce is a way to encourage healthier eating habits and reduce healthcare expenses.

Q: What is causing girls to enter puberty at a younger age?

Environmental toxins like BPA and phthalates found in plastic water bottles and storage containers can mimic estrogen and cause early puberty in girls.

Q: Is tap water better than bottled water?

Tap water is just as good, if not better, than bottled water. The FDA regulations for bottled water are actually less strict than the EPA regulations for tap water. Additionally, most bottled water is sourced from municipal tap water.

Q: What impact does bottled water have on the environment?

The production of bottled water consumes a vast amount of oil and results in toxic waste. Plastics used in bottles end up in landfills and oceans, harming ecosystems and potentially entering the food chain.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Doctors in Massachusetts are prescribing produce to fight obesity, giving families $1 coupons to buy more fruits and vegetables.

• Bees in urban areas like Paris are healthier and more productive than bees in rural areas, with urban hives producing more honey and having lower death rates.

• Girls are entering puberty as early as 7 years old due to environmental toxins like BPA and phthalates found in plastic water bottles and other storage containers.

• Bottled water is not necessarily cleaner than tap water and has a detrimental impact on the environment.