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Sweet strawberry safety: Episode 107
“The biggest misconception comes in when organic options are pushed as healthier than conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables.” This farmer hopes dietitians can help break that myth and talks about how they grow strawberries in Florida on this episode of the Food Bullying podcast. As operations manager for her family’s strawberry farm in Florida, Michelle Williamson…
Read MoreCows with attitude & dairy debates: Episode 106
Derek Josi is approaching one million social media followers as a dairy farmer who doesn’t ignore misinformation – because silence makes it worse. He addresses the dairy case questions consumers are actually asking: is there pus in milk, what do water usage statistics really mean, and are dairy alternatives nutritionally equivalent to milk?
Read MoreDietetic ethics, evidence, & evolution of food information: Episode 105
Connie Diekman is a former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and co-author of a peer-reviewed paper on misinformation in food and nutrition science. She brings three practical tools every RDN can use right now – and a candid warning about where misinformation in dietetics actually starts.
Read MoremRNA, myths, & why science in food matters: Episode 104
Dr. Folta emphasizes that technology has given us access to the safest, most abundant food supply in human history, and this access is worthy of appreciation – not fear. He wants dietitians to look for the evidence behind mRNA and genetics in food, rather than believing clickbait. As new technology continues to help strengthen our food system, communicating the science behind it will strengthen consumer trust.
Read MoreApples, fungi, & pheromones: Episode 101
Michigan apple farmer Nick Schweitzer explains why fungicides protect your fruit, how pheromones replace insecticides, and why the dirty dozen list misrepresents how apples are sustainably grown.
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