Send us a textIn Episode 70 of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, host Sid Bensalah welcomes Louis De Jaeger—author and global regenerative agriculture advocate—to explore how soil health impacts human performance, nutrition, and sustainability. Louis shares powerful insights from his book, SOS Save Our Soils, emphasizing the urgent need to regenerate 550 million hectares worldwide to ensure food security and combat climate change.Discover how soil quality directly impacts gut health, nutrition, mental clarity, and physical performance.From the hidden dangers of pesticides and the challenges of corporate farming, to actionable solutions for athletes and communities, Louis provides real-world stories and practical guidance to drive positive change. 00:00 Save Our Soils: Food, Farming & Performance00:12 The Importance of Rain for Agriculture00:50 Soil's Connection to Human Health01:58 Introducing Louis De Jaeger02:29 Regenerating 550 Million Hectares: Louis’s Mission04:12 Experiences with Desertification07:29 Challenges & Solutions in Soil Regeneration10:06 Health Benefits of Regenerative Farming13:23 Political and Economic Barriers16:05 The Role of Microorganisms in Soil Health33:45 Regenerative vs. Organic Farming35:38 Nutritional Advice for Athletes38:55 The Plastic Dilemma: Health vs. Environment40:14 Challenges in Adopting Regenerative Practices41:33 Influence of Lobbyists and Market Demand44:06 Impact of Pesticides on Communities45:20 Corporate Agriculture & Greenwashing47:47 Community Action Against Pesticides53:34 Farmers' Struggles and Protests56:07 Debunking Myths About Feeding the World58:29 Urgency of Soil Regeneration01:02:33 Writing ‘SOS Save Our Soil’01:11:19 Lightning Round: Quick Questions with LouisJoin Louis and Sid to discover practical ways athletes, communities, and individuals can support healthier soils, improved nutrition, and better performance.Support the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk! Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations at the intersection of sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress. Follow, watch, and share your voice—because it matters. 📲 Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify (Video) → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 Twitter/X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive Updates Your Voice Matters! 🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea? We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here 💡 Support the PodcastFuel our mission of honest storytelling and real impact. ...

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