Food demons & dietitians as decongestants: Episode 134

By Michele Payn | August 5, 2024 |

IFIC RDN ilton Stokes shares why dietitians should listen before educating, what the 2024 Food and Health Survey reveals about consumer trust, and how RDNs can build meaningful connections with farmers – essential guidance for healthcare professionals navigating food misinformation.

Eat like a pig with high quality amino acids: Episode 133

By Michele Payn | July 15, 2024 |

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.

The gluten lie: Episode 130

By Michele Payn | June 3, 2024 |

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.

Dairy safety and cognitive dissonance: Episode 129

By Michele Payn | May 20, 2024 |

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.

Southern belles, soil health, & sustainability: Episode 126

By Michele Payn | April 1, 2024 |

Fourth-generation Alabama farmer Wendy Yeager breaks down no-till farming, GMO realities, and the financial stress squeezing family farms. A must-listen for dietitians and agricultural organizations navigating food misinformation.