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
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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 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_outlineWe’ve all seen the ads for pet food featuring happy dogs with happy owners who buy the very best food for their furry family members. But is that food better? How do you know what is best for your pet? Does grain-free dog food make sense or are you being food bullied into buying a boutique brand that offers less nutrition? Our guest, veterinarian Tammy Lons, gives us the scoop on the facts about pet food.
Tammy Lons is a small animal veterinarian. She has two degrees from Michigan State University, a B.S. in animal science, and a D.V.M. She is a wife, mom, practice owner, hobby farmer who raises Dexters.
Key points
How to choose the right food for your pet:
- Talk to your veterinarian:
- What your pet needs depends on their stage of life, size, and activity level
- Most pets are overfed - 75% are obese
- Dogs often get the wrong kind of food
- Cats don’t need the carbs in kibble and should get canned food most of the time
- Vets don’t receive kickbacks from pet food manufacturers and will recommend what is best for your individual pet
- Tammy recommends Science Diet, Royal Canine, and Purina as the top three brands.
- Stick with food companies that do research (feeding trials)
- Look for the AFFCO label which gives feeding instructions, calorie counts and a statement about life stage
- Ingredient lists are a source of misinformation and bullying
- Dogs and cats like grain. It tastes good
- By-products and left-overs from people food and are fine
- High-protein, grain-free diets are causing heart disease in animals (UC-Davis Study)
- Ignore the ads for pet food:
- Ads are all marketing and are not required to provide real nutrition information
- Companies have big budgets for ads to appeal to your senses
- Companies sent people to train staff at PetCo and other retailers to recommend their products to customers using misleading claims such as:
- Meat should be the first ingredient
- By-products are bad
- Pets need grain-free diets
Three tips to overcome Food Bullying when buying pet food:
Feed one of the top three brands- Talk to your vet
- Ask questions
Links:
Website: www.Tekonshaanimalhospital.com
Facebook: facebook.com/tekonshaanimalhospital
Instagram: instagram.com/tekonshaanimalhospital
Resources: https://www.aafco.org/
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