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Food Sleuth Radio

Dietitian Melinda Hemmelgarn helps listeners “think beyond their plates,” connect the dots between food, health and agriculture, and find food truth.

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Bruce Blumberg, Ph.D., discusses his book: “The Obesogen Effect: Why We Eat Less and Exercise More but Still Struggle to Lose Weight.”

Bruce Blumberg, Ph.D., discusses his book: “The Obesogen Effect: Why We Eat Less and Exercise More but Still Struggle to Lose Weight.”

Did you know that the development of obesity is dependent upon more than simple caloric balance? Join Food Sleuth Radio ... Read more

29 Jun 2018

28mins

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Dana Boyd Barr, Ph.D. discusses the pesticide, chlorpyrifos, and how it harms children’s development.

Dana Boyd Barr, Ph.D. discusses the pesticide, chlorpyrifos, and how it harms children’s development.

Did you know that chlorpyrifos, produced by Dow chemical,  is the most widely used insecticide globally? Commonly known ... Read more

12 Apr 2018

28mins

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Andrew Smith, Research Director for the Rodale Institute’s Vegetable Systems Trial explains the soil, plant and health benefits of organic food production.

Andrew Smith, Research Director for the Rodale Institute’s Vegetable Systems Trial explains the soil, plant and health benefits of organic food production.

Did you know that the nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables has been declining over the past few decades? Join Fo... Read more

4 May 2018

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Dietitian Mary Purdy explains integrative and functional nutrition, with tips to look, feel and live better through a whole food, whole person approach.

Dietitian Mary Purdy explains integrative and functional nutrition, with tips to look, feel and live better through a whole food, whole person approach.

Did you know that food (plus laughter) can be our best medicine? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, M... Read more

1 Jun 2018

28mins

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Gary Paul Nabhan, Ph.D., the “father” of the local food and heirloom seed saving movements discusses his new book, “Food from the Radical Center: Healing Our Land and Communities.

Gary Paul Nabhan, Ph.D., the “father” of the local food and heirloom seed saving movements discusses his new book, “Food from the Radical Center: Healing Our Land and Communities.

Did you know that food can reconnect us to our cultural roots and heritage, and create stronger communities?Join Food Sl... Read more

12 Apr 2019

28mins

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Larry Olmsted, author of “Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don’t Know What You’re Eating & What You Can Do About It,” describes food fraud, and how to find “real” food in the marketplace.

Larry Olmsted, author of “Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don’t Know What You’re Eating & What You Can Do About It,” describes food fraud, and how to find “real” food in the marketplace.

Do you know the foods that are most likely to be mislabeled or incorrectly identified on menus and grocery shelves? Join... Read more

21 Sep 2018

28mins

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Dave Chapman, organic farmer, describes hydroponics, and the “Real Organic Project.”

Dave Chapman, organic farmer, describes hydroponics, and the “Real Organic Project.”

Did you know that “hydroponic” growing methods have been a controversial topic among organic farmers? Join Food Sleuth R... Read more

27 Apr 2018

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Cheryl Watson, Ph.D., discusses endocrine disruptors.

Cheryl Watson, Ph.D., discusses endocrine disruptors.

Did you know that many modern chemicals used in the manufacture of consumer products mimic (though imperfectly) our horm... Read more

15 Nov 2019

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Bob Quinn, Ph.D., award winning organic farmer based in Montana, and co-author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food.

Bob Quinn, Ph.D., award winning organic farmer based in Montana, and co-author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food.

Did you know that the industrialization of wheat may be a contributing factor explaining the rise in wheat intolerance? ... Read more

6 Dec 2019

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Sheela Sathyanarayana, M.D., MPH, co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ new policy statement on “Food Additives and Child Health.”

Sheela Sathyanarayana, M.D., MPH, co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ new policy statement on “Food Additives and Child Health.”

Did you know that more than 10,000 chemicals are allowed to be added to our food, but not all are tested for safety?  Jo... Read more

26 Oct 2018

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Teresa Martin, Registered Dietitian, talks about her top ten tips for gut health. (Part 2 of 2).

Teresa Martin, Registered Dietitian, talks about her top ten tips for gut health. (Part 2 of 2).

Did you know that the foods we eat influence the diversity of microbes living in our gut? Join Food Sleuth Radio host an... Read more

1 Mar 2019

28mins

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Tod Cooperman, MD, President and Founder of Consumerlab.com.

Tod Cooperman, MD, President and Founder of Consumerlab.com.

Did you know that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get high quality dietary supplements? Join Food Sleuth Radio host... Read more

13 Mar 2020

28mins

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Teresa Martin, Registered Dietitian, describes the role of the gut microbiota and how we can eat to promote a healthy gut.

Teresa Martin, Registered Dietitian, describes the role of the gut microbiota and how we can eat to promote a healthy gut.

Did you know that the microbes (microbiota) living in our gut influence our mental and physical health? Join Food Sleuth... Read more

22 Feb 2019

28mins

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Bettina Elias Siegel, author of Kid Food: The Challenge of Feeding Children in a Highly Processed World.

Bettina Elias Siegel, author of Kid Food: The Challenge of Feeding Children in a Highly Processed World.

Did you know that highly processed “junk” food harms children’s health beyond obesity? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and r... Read more

13 Dec 2019

28mins

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Oxfam’s Irit Tamir, J.D., discusses human suffering, poverty and injustice in supermarket supply chains and how to increase transparency and ethical sourcing.

Oxfam’s Irit Tamir, J.D., discusses human suffering, poverty and injustice in supermarket supply chains and how to increase transparency and ethical sourcing.

Did you know that supermarkets hold great power and influence over the farmers, producers and workers who supply their p... Read more

17 Aug 2018

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Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., R.D., fiber expert and professor of nutrition at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul describes the health benefits of dietary fiber.

Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., R.D., fiber expert and professor of nutrition at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul describes the health benefits of dietary fiber.

Did you know that dietary fiber is considered “fuel for the gut?” Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, ... Read more

28 Jun 2019

28mins

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Rebecca Katz, M.S., chef, educator, artist and author of The Cancer Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing Big Flavor Recipes for Cancer and Treatment and Beyond.

Rebecca Katz, M.S., chef, educator, artist and author of The Cancer Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing Big Flavor Recipes for Cancer and Treatment and Beyond.

Did you know that eating is a full sensory experience? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hem... Read more

20 Mar 2020

28mins

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Dietitian Judy Simon describes how diet and lifestyle influence fertility.

Dietitian Judy Simon describes how diet and lifestyle influence fertility.

Did you know that diet and lifestyle can affect male sperm count and motility, and female fertility? Join Food Sleuth Ra... Read more

8 Feb 2019

28mins

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Lori Taylor, M.S., R.D. discusses “keto” diets and intermittent fasting.

Lori Taylor, M.S., R.D. discusses “keto” diets and intermittent fasting.

Did you know that there are many health benefits associated with intermittent fasting?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and ... Read more

18 Oct 2019

28mins

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Dr. Kris Nichols, Soil Microbiologist connects quality soil to nutrient-dense food, public health and vibrant communities.

Dr. Kris Nichols, Soil Microbiologist connects quality soil to nutrient-dense food, public health and vibrant communities.

Did you know that soil quality is at the heart of abundant, nutrient-dense food? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registe... Read more

30 Nov 2018

28mins

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