Posts Tagged ‘organic’
Eggs, 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 MoreCutting through nutrition science noise: Episode 128
Are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans actually killing us? Dr. Adrian Chavez has a unique perspective for dietitians and everyone interested in food.
Read MoreBig bad agriculture: a transparent look at their science & safety
The biggest misconception about my work is that agriculture companies place pesticides or biotech products on the market without testing them for safety. The fact is that agriculture is one of the most strictly regulated and thoroughly investigated industries in the world. Agriculture companies must strictly follow local and international regulatory guidelines and conduct hundreds of safety studies before launching a product.
Read MoreSweet 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 MoreDairy + dietitians = nutrition powerhouse: Episode 87
RDN Lauren Twigge believes dietitians need to become more educated on agriculture so that they can guide consumers and not add to further confusion. Growing up on a dairy and being raised around farming her whole life has given Lauren a unique perspective on where our food comes from and her passion is to work at the crux of agriculture and human nutrition to fight misinformation and give consumers back their food confidence.
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