Health
Dietetic 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 MoreRanching, your relationship with food, & wellness: Episode 103
The biggest hurdle for so many people pursuing health and wellness, including healing their relationship with food and being intentional about nutrition, has so much more to do with their mental and emotional state that we often realize. I believe that health should be pursued in a holistic approach, not sacrificing one aspect of health while in pursuit of another.
Read MoreFarm monoculture myths & soil nutrients: Episode 102
Is monoculture farming destroying soil health? Jennie Schmidt is a registered dietitian who left clinical practice to become a full-time farmer – and she’s heard every version of that claim. She explains what monoculture actually means, why cover crops matter more than the label suggests, and what healthy soil really looks and feels like.
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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