Health
GMOs & bacon with a side of bullying: Episode 119
“I wish people would take a little time to understand where their food comes from and also to trust the farmer,” says farmer Wanda Patsche, who is also a proud grandma. A great perspective for RDNs to remember! Wanda Patsche, alongside her husband Chuck, farms in southern Minnesota. They grow corn and soybeans and raise…
Read MoreSeparating fact from fiction in food & farming: Episode 118
Grocery store costs are crazy, but what costs have gone up on farms? Are fields sprayed with “such harsh pesticides” that workers can’t enter the fields? Is hydroponic farming the wave of the future when it comes to leafy greens? Should you be worried about lead in soil? Michele helps Nicole separate fact from fiction on these topics and more.
Read MoreTalking turkey – hormones, breasts, nutrition: Episode 117
The bird’s the word, but when we’re talking turkey, what do all those labels REALLY mean? Farmer Peter Klaphake answers animal care, sustainability, antibiotic, hormone, and more questions about turkeys.
Read MoreFish farming, fear, and your food: Episode 114
People need to consume more seafood for their health. This farmer helps RDNS understand that fishing the oceans at maximum sustainable levels means only farmed seafood offers the possibility to increase seafood consumption.
Read MoreCows with attitude & dairy debates: Episode 106
This candid conversation covers everything from Derrick and Nicole’s mutual disdain for certain food labels and their love of ice cream to his and Michele’s friendly debate over who has the better breed of dairy cattle. RDs can glean insight on what REALLY happens on a dairy, from feeding, to animal welfare, and caring for the environment.
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