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Firsthand perspective from farmers about how food is grown. Author Michele Payn & RDN Nicole Rodriguez arm the dietitian community and those who love nutrition with the REAL stories of farming. Listening will empower you to help others feel more confident in their food choice, with tips about how people are bullied about nutrition. Michele & Nicole know nutrition experts are hungry for connection with those who grow, raise, and produce food. This Food Bullying podcast brings together voices ...
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Eat like a pig with high quality amino acids: Episode 133
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If you close your eyes and imagine a “healthy” meal, is a salad the first thing that comes to mind? Dr. Eric P. Berg of North Dakota State University discussed the concept of a 'complete plate' in the context of good nutrition. He explained that a complete plate should have a balanced diet with six nutrient categories: water, protein, fats, vitamin…
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Do dollar stores help meet dietary needs? Episode 132
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Would consumers be healthier with fewer dollar stores? While the plethora of expanding bargain chains across the country offer fewer nutrient-dense choices than other food retailers, Dr. Sean Cash, an economist on faculty at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, where he chairs the Division of Agriculture, Food an…
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Science & sensationalism on the food plate
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Algorithms. Shortened attention spans. Competition from uncredentialed influencers. In communicating science, even the best in the industry may occasionally fall prey to the siren song of sensationalism in an effort to deliver evidence-based information. Dr. Jess Steier, creator of Unbiased Science, emphasizes the importance of nuance in science co…
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The gluten-free market is valued at over two billion dollars. Yet the question remains...do so many people really need to avoid this protein? Heidi Wells, a dietitian by day and farmer by night, and her farming husband Byron - are proud owners of Lucky W Dairy in Kansas. They grow crops, including wheat, for both feed and human consumption. The myt…
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Dr. Andrea Love on milk safety, food anxiety & chemophobia Ever since fragments of the H5N1 virus (also known as avian influenza or HPAI) were detected in milk, the safety of our dairy supply has come into question, with some wondering if they should forego dairy in favor of alternatives, and others gravitating toward raw milk. In this episode of t…
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Cutting through the nutrition science noise: Episode 128
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Are seed oils poison? Is it worth purchasing produce if it’s not organic? Are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans actually killing us? Today's guest has a unique perspective for dietitians and everyone interested in food. These are just a few of the questions Michele and Nicole pose to Dr. Adrian Chavez, who earned his PhD in nutrition and health …
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What the Washington Post got wrong about dietitians: Episode127
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When dietitians are offered a seat at the table of commodity boards, food brands, and non-profit associations, there are benefits for all involved - including the consumer. But what’s the emotional price tag the dietitian must pay when partnerships are erroneously scrutinized for all the world to see? Is the discussion more nuanced than recent arti…
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Southern belles, soil health, & sustainability: Episode 126
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“The biggest misconception about farming in the dietetic world is that GMOs are bad for the environment and human consumption - and that farmers are financially well-off.” Wendy Yeager is a fourth-generation farmer who, with her husband Jamie, owns and operates Bell Place Farm, a diversified row crop operation. They grow peanuts, cotton, sorghum, s…
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The heart of the wheat kernel: Episode 125
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“If a food is free from something, then it must be healthy, right?” Dr. Brett Carver, a wheat breeder and researcher at Oklahoma State University for nearly 40 years, has found himself spending more time defending the plant to which he’s devoted his career in recent years. “A huge chunk of our population, based on easy-to-find survey data, makes di…
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The art & science of farming citrus: Episode 124
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Rich in vitamin C and flavonoids, many citrus varieties have earned their place on our breakfast tables, squeezed into our water (and cocktails), and in our favorite American recipes. There is both art and science in growing citrus that is in demand as part of our nutrition. Citrus farmers continually met consumer demand for new flavors (think bloo…
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Big bad agriculture: a transparent look at their science & safety
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“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 regulato…
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A.I. in your food (cattle, not computers): Episode 122
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Brady Blackett is a 4th generation cattle producer from Utah who’s passionate about the cattle industry and its ability to contribute to a healthy and wholesome food system in the U.S. and abroad. As the co-founder of IGA (Intermountain Genetic Alliance), Blackett is well-versed in the subject and application of AI (artificial insemination). In thi…
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Food labels & nutrition choices driven by dollars: Episode 121
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What’s the relationship between front-of-package food labeling and consumer choice, and how can it potentially impact grocery prices? Dr. Chen Zhen is a professor in Food Choice, Obesity, and Health Economics at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on the impact of interpretative front-of-package labeling on consumer behavior and food pr…
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Building up data for dietitians: Episode 120
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“You can’t talk about what’s on the plate if you don’t know how it got there.” As the founder of Build Up Dietitians, Leah McGrath has created a space in which dietitians at all stages in their careers (including students), can learn more about just that - and provides avenues for evidence-based practitioners to gain a better understanding of agric…
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“I wish people would take a little time to understand where their food comes from and also to trust the farmer.” A great perspective for RDNs to remember! Wanda Patsche, alongside her husband Chuck, farms in southern Minnesota. They grow corn and soybeans and raise hogs. Patsche also utilizes her blog to tell her farming story. Unfortunately, she h…
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Separating fact from fiction in food & farming: Episode 118
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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. The …
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Talking turkey - hormones, breasts, nutrition: Episode 117
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The bird’s the word, but when we’re talking turkey, what do all those labels REALLY mean? Peter Klaphake, a third generation turkey farmer from Minnesota, owns and operates turkey farms, a feed mill, and crop farming businesses. He’s also a current board member on the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council. “Our birds are never raised with…
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Pick a pumpkin - but what kind? A self-proclaimed Professor of Pumpkinology, John Ackerman is the owner and operator of the farm bearing the same name that has been in his family for over a century. And while you may hear “pumpkin” and think of the jack-o-lantern variety, he and his wife grow an astounding number of breeds. While Ackerman has opene…
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"A little sugar is not always a bad thing!” Kevin Herman is a diversified farmer who grows crops you may have not heard much about, but his biggest crops are figs. And yes, there are more than one variety. He likens fig varieties to wine varieties - each with a distinct flavor and pairing opportunity. A nutritional powerhouse of fiber, calcium, and…
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Fish farming, fear, and your food: Episode 114
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Is “wild” fish somehow better for you than the farm-raised variety? Mike Freeze, owner of Keo Fish Farm, conservationist, environmentalist, and naturalist, offers his perspective based on years of fish farming. “For a variety of health reasons people need to consume more seafood and since we are fishing the oceans at maximum sustainable levels, onl…
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Cheesemaking - Paving the whey for fine spirits: Episode 113
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Named after and guided by her parents, Jerry and Linda, Alise Sjostrom’s Jer-Lindy Farms produces award-winning cheeses. A graduate of the University of Minnesota and Vermont Institue for Artisan Cheese, Sjostrom is quick to point out the biggest misconception about her line of work - that being lactose intolerant means you can’t enjoy the fruits o…
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Back to school with agriculture & nutrition: Episode 112
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With back to school in full swing, Michele and Nicole talk with Katie Pratt and Amanda Radke on the latest podcast episode. While each of these women wears many hats (farmers, mothers, and pillars of their respective communities), they both work to increase literacy about food, farming, ranching, and nutrition in the classroom. As misinformation ca…
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Holistic animal agriculture for nutrition pros: Episode 111
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“All actions have some sort of impact on the system, but at times, people can assume reducing animal protein can have a vast and meaningful impact without considering other important tradeoffs that should be considered.” Passionate about leaving the planet better than she found it and ensuring access to nutrient-dense foods including nutrient-dense…
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There is a farmer behind everything you choose in the grocery store. Even sugar. “Pesticides, GMOs, roundup, the word natural....fear-mongering in the grocery store needs to stop. People are guilted into paying more for equally safe food due to a meaningless label.” As a full time farmer (she grows sugar beets, corn, wheat, rye, and dry edible bean…
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Heath & environment priorities to beef producer: Episode 109
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“Herd health is our #1 priority.” Alli Fender left her corporate vet technician career to pursue her dream of being her own boss as a direct-to-consumer beef producer and black angus breeder. Not only does she juggle that dream alongside motherhood, showing and breeding Australian Shepherds, and sharing her beef story via flyingranch.org, Fender al…
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