The heart of the wheat kernel: Episode 125
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
1w ago
“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 dietary choices AWAY from gluten (wheat). That's about 9-12% of us, and millennials and Gen Z's lead the way. About 1 in 5 persons will reduce or eliminate gluten from their diet because they believe this to be a healthier option,” says Carver. But is ..read more
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Big bad agriculture: a transparent look at their science & safety
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
1M ago
“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. When a consumer has safety questions about pesticide residues or GMOs in their food, I hope all dietitians are well-equipped with knowledge about the agriculture regulat ..read more
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A.I. in your food (cattle, not computers): Episode 122
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
1M ago
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 this episode, Blackett explains the many ways in which AI has a positive net impact on the environment and offers a wider array of consumer choices at the meat counter and in the dairy aisle.  For example, by selecting traits that ..read more
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Food labels & nutrition choices driven by dollars: Episode 121
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
2M ago
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 prices.  In this conversation, Zhen discusses policies that can discourage consumption of less nutrient-dense foods (such as taxation) versus those that focus on access (making more nutritious food more accessible and less nutritious food le ..read more
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Building up data for dietitians: Episode 120
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
3M ago
“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 agriculture practices. But when searching for that evidence, how do we discern quality sources from those that are less-than?  McGrath offers multiple resources for dietitians so that YOU can empower the consumer to make choices based on fact - not f ..read more
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GMOs & bacon with a side of bullying
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
3M ago
“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 has recently experienced some food bullying as part of her efforts to help people understand farming.  “I think GMOs and organic foods are still widely misunderstood by the consumer,” says Patsche. “I also think the fear-based labelin ..read more
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Separating fact from fiction in food & farming
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
4M ago
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.  While the co-hosts spend time reflecting on their personal favorite and eye-opening episodes from 2023, Michele and Nicole want to know: which experts do YOU want to hear them interview in the New Year?  Leave your questions in the comments or message Nicole o ..read more
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Talking turkey - hormones, breasts, nutrition: Episode 117
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
4M ago
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 added hormones or steroids.  In fact, it’s illegal,” explains Klaphake.  And while he goes into great detail on labeling, antibiotics, and what he wish consumers knew about raising turkey, he is deeply passionate about ra ..read more
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The great pumpkin! Episode 116
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
5M ago
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 opened his farm to the public each fall for the past 24 years, the long hours and devotion to his land are consistent throughout the off-season.  Pumpkin season may be a given, but the weather can determine great fluctuations in the farm ..read more
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Gettin' figgy with it: Episode 114
Food Bullying Podcast
by Michele Payn & Nicole Rodriguez
5M ago
"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 potassium, Herman views figs as a great replacement for candy bars.  In this episode, he sheds light on the different varieties and their nuances in flavor, texture, and eye appeal, and shares some of his favorite prepar ..read more
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