Animal Rights
Pork Yeah, for your nutrition: Episode 139
No – you DON’T have to cook pork until it’s gray. This, along with the idea that pork is somehow not a healthy protein choice are two misconceptions that Jeanette Merritt, director of Communications for Indiana Pork, wishes would go away already. “Pork still has the perception of not being a good dietary choice,” says…
Read MoreEggs, Angus, & healthy animal proteins: Episode 136
With the rise of Avian flu, should consumers take caution when buying eggs? What do dietitians need to know about the safety of animal proteins? And why are egg prices so high?
Read MoreEat like a pig with high quality amino acids: Episode 133
NDSU meat scientist Dr. Eric Berg breaks down protein quality, the DIAAS score, what “high protein” food labels don’t tell you, and what a Western diet did to pigs – essential science for dietitians and agricultural organizations navigating meat and amino acid misconceptions.
Read MoreA.I. in your food (cattle, not computers): Episode 122
Utah cattle producer Brady Blackett explains artificial insemination in cattle, why grass-fed beef isn’t nutritionally superior, how AI improves animal welfare and feed efficiency, and the surprising connection between cattle reproductive science and human fertility medicine.
Read MoreGMOs & bacon with a side of bullying: Episode 119
Minnesota hog farmer Wanda Patsche breaks down antibiotic use in pork, GMO crop science, and the real cost of fear-based food labeling — with practical insights for dietitians and agricultural organizations navigating food misinformation.
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