Agriculture
Science & sensationalism on the food plate: Episode 131
Algorithms. Shortened attention spans. Competition from uncredentialed food influencers. In communicating science, even the best in nutrition may occasionally fall prey to the siren song of sensationalism in an effort to deliver evidence-based information.
Read MoreThe gluten lie: Episode 130
Kansas dairy farmer and registered dietitian Heidi Wells unpacks the gluten myth, organic versus conventional farming, and how food misinformation stresses farmers – practical clarity for dietitians and agricultural organizations navigating nutrition noise.
Read MoreDairy safety and cognitive dissonance: Episode 129
PhD microbiologist Dr. Andrea Love explains why pasteurized milk is safe, why raw milk isn’t worth the risk, and how chemophobia and food anxiety are driving consumers toward decisions the science doesn’t support – essential listening for dietitians and agricultural organizations.
Read MoreCutting through nutrition science noise: Episode 128
Are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans actually killing us? Dr. Adrian Chavez has a unique perspective for dietitians and everyone interested in food.
Read MoreWhat the Washington Post got wrong about dietitians: Episode 127
When dietitians are offered a seat at the table of commodity boards, food brands, and non-profit associations, there are benefits for all involved – including the consumer. But what’s the emotional price tag the RDN must pay when partnerships are erroneously scrutinized for all the world to see? Is the discussion more nuanced than recent articles would you to believe?
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