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Dairy 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?
Read MoreBig bad agriculture: a transparent look at their science & safety
The biggest misconception about my work is that agriculture companies place pesticides or biotech products on the market without testing them for safety. The fact is that agriculture is one of the most strictly regulated and thoroughly investigated industries in the world. Agriculture companies must strictly follow local and international regulatory guidelines and conduct hundreds of safety studies before launching a product.
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.
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