What the Washington Post got wrong about dietitians: Episode127
Food Bullying Podcast
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 articles would you to believe? , MS, RD, LD, and owner of Street Smart Nutrition, is a fierce advocate for fearlessly nourishing meals, and she uses a weight-inclusive approach in her work in private practice and nutrition communications. Working with...
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Southern belles, soil health, & sustainability: Episode 126
Food Bullying Podcast
“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, soybeans, and wheat managed through crop rotation over 1100 acres in west central Alabama (the heart of the Blackbelt). Given the rise in prices of multiple inputs including fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides, and diesel fuel, the...
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The heart of the wheat kernel: Episode 125
Food Bullying Podcast
“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...
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The art & science of farming citrus: Episode 124
Food Bullying Podcast
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 blood oranges), increased eye appeal (Cara Caras come to mind), and ease of use (seedless lemons). Amid so much innovation, the unfortunate reality is that citrus is at risk. In this episode of the Food Bullying podcast, Casey Creamer,...
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Big bad agriculture: a transparent look at their science & safety
Food Bullying Podcast
“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...
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A.I. in your food (cattle, not computers): Episode 122
Food Bullying Podcast
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...
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Food labels & nutrition choices driven by dollars: Episode 121
Food Bullying Podcast
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...
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Building up data for dietitians: Episode 120
Food Bullying Podcast
“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 for dietitians so that YOU can empower the consumer to make choices based on fact - not fiction....
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GMOs & bacon with a side of bullying
Food Bullying Podcast
“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 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...
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Separating fact from fiction in food & farming: Episode 118
Food Bullying Podcast
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 co-hosts spend time reflecting on their personal favorite and eye-opening episodes from 2023, which include apple growing, dietitians, pumpkins, GMOs, mRNA vaccines, scientists, farmers, animal protein &...
info_outlineDo you wonder which apple will taste the best, or which is healthier? Our guest today writes a very popular blog that inspires people to eat more produce. Lori Taylor also started using TikTok to illustrate how eating produce is love language for your body.
Lori is the founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For 10 years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores in the United States . Today, The Produce Moms serves as the leading destination and community for consumers to gain education about fruits and vegetables and transparent truth about agriculture. The Produce Moms mission is to help people of all ages understand that fruits and vegetables are the ultimate choice in food.
Key points:
Why did you start The Produce Moms?
In 2012 there was no place online to learn about produce, and more than 200 items in produce department. Millennial moms were consuming information differently and wanted information about plants, growers, the best time for taste. As part of Lori’s job, she pitched a blog with a friendly approachable tone. For three years she wrote and was the spokesperson for The Produce Mom Blog. In 2015 the company decided to end their involvement in the blog, Lori bought it, and rebranded it as The Produce Moms.
What is the top question your get on The Produce Moms?
People are confused and want to know where to find good information. The Produce Moms blog is intended to provide quality information and the inspiration to eat more produce in an environment where anyone can create a platform. Many platforms are rooted in passion, not fact. People think organic and local means healthy and fear that traditionally grown produce is loaded with pesticides. Lori’s organization shares information about how the economy and consumer choice drive different types of production.
How does food bullying impact low income people and increase food insecurity?
Misinformation such as the “Dirty Dozen” list scares people away from buying produce. Produce is nutrient rich and essential. Food security is national security in and human security. We need to focus on nutrition not just calories. The nutrition panel for produce is the same regardless of how it is grown. It is all healthy.
Childhood nutrition is especially important. We need to push government leaders to have the best interests of children/students up front. All forms of produce (fresh, frozen, and canned) are good choices. Promoting fresh produce, which is most nutrient dense, is important. If we moved toward free school meals for everyone, we would improve childhood nutrition for all and remove the stigma.
3 tips to overcome Food Bullying:
- Food is culture - celebrate life & family history
- Fruits and vegetables are the ultimate choice. ALL choices are good choices.
- Don’t overthink it! Don’t stress out over which fruit or veggie to choose. Do you. Don’t beat kids up if they don’t like something - try something else.
Links:
Lori Taylor website: www.theproducemoms.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheProduceMoms
Instagram: instagram.com/theproducemoms
Twitter: twitter.com/theproducemom
Pintrest, YouTube & TicTok: @theproducemoms
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