Environment
Potato, potahto, vegetable or grain? Episode 141
Coming from a family that has farmed America’s favorite vegetable for more than 100 years, Mitchell Searle offers a unique perspective on the cultivation, harvesting, and sustainability of this crop.
Read MorePork 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 MoreFarming pain, inflated food prices, and Pad Thai: Episode 138
Sure, grocery prices are through the roof, but are farmers paying the ultimate price? This insightful podcast gives dietitians, consumers, and farmers insight on the impact of inflation around the food plate.
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 MoreScience connecting dietitians & agriculture: Episode 135
Dietitians and agriculture professionals share more science than they realize. Michele Payn and Amy Hayes discuss sustainable farming, food misinformation, farmer mental health, and how to communicate science that builds – not breaks – consumer trust.
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