Foodie Pharmacology is the science podcast for the food curious! Dr. Quave is co-creator and host of the show. She speaks with leading experts on certain crops, sustainable farming methods, medicinal plants, and explores the pharmacology--or health impact--of our food through weekly episodes! You can also tune in through subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave comments and ratings on episodes! Dr. Quave loves to hear from the #FoodiePharmacology fans!
Episodes
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Medicinal Mushrooms with Hamilton Pevec
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Our guest this week is Hamilton Pevec, ethnomycologist, entrepreneur, and filmmaker who has dedicated his career to advancing medicinal mushroom efficacy and mycological science. Hamilton discusses his work in advancing medicinal mushroom science and shares insights into the Telluride Mushroom Festival, fungal forays, and the incredible health benefits of various mushrooms. Discover how functional mushrooms like Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, and Lion's Mane can support your health, the process behind extracting their medicinal properties, and practical tips for responsible mushroom foraging. Interested in trying his mushroom extracts? Our podcast listeners get a special discount at https://hamiltonsmushrooms.com/FOODIEPHARMA or use coupon code FOODIE10.
#mushroom #chaga #resihi #lionsmane #cordyceps #foodie #podcast
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Underbelly with Dr. Rachel Hall-Clifford
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Access to clean water is a luxury that many of us take for granted. Without it, the most vulnerable among us—especially children—are at risk of life-threatening diarrheal disease and stunted development due to the cycle of malnutrition and infection. Our guest this week is medical anthropologist, Dr. Rachel Hall Clifford, author of the new book, “Underbelly: Childhood Diarrhea and the Hidden Local Realities of Global Health” available via open access at MIT Press. Rachel shares insights on the challenges of accessing clean water, effective rehydration therapies, and the complex social dynamics affecting health care in rural communities. Discover the importance of low-cost, community-driven solutions and the vital role of women in global health.
#publichealth #malnutrition #cleanwater
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
What can the building blocks of our food ingredients tell us about our health and the health of our planet? This week on the show, we discuss the fields of metabolomics and lipidomics with experts Dr. Andres Jaramillo-Botero and Dr. Natalia Vázquez Manjarrez. Andres is the founding Director of the iOMICAS Research Institute, a Rockefeller Foundation PTFI Center of Excellence focused on elucidating and democratizing access to food composition at the molecular level and led since 2018 the international research alliance, ÓMICAS, a multi-omics crop breeding optimization program funded by the Colombian government through the World Bank’s PACES program. Natalia leads the Metabolomics Unit within the Department of Nutrition Physiology at the National Institute of Medical Sciences Salvador Zubirán in Mexico City. We examine diet from the molecular level and discuss where the future of food might take us!
This podcast is sponsored by The Periodic Table of Food Initiative in association with the American Heart Association. The views and opinions in this podcast are those of the presenters and represent the synthesis of science. For more information on the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, please visit https://foodperiodictable.org/
#food #omics #diet #health
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Building a Sustainable Future with Maisie Ganzler
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
This week we explore valuable lessons on defining sustainability, avoiding corporate greenwashing, and creating meaningful change. Our guest is author, speaker, and corporate advisor Maisie Ganzler. She is the go-to expert on how companies can make positive change for our world. Driving strategy for Bon Appetit Management Company, the $1.7 billion foodservice leader, Maisie tackled local purchasing, antibiotics, sustainable seafood, humane care of farm animals, climate change, farmworkers’ rights, and food waste. We discuss the balance between humane treatment of livestock and environmental sustainability, including the complexities of removing antibiotics from food production. Maisie shares how businesses can strategically grow while committing to sustainability and the importance of transparency in telling their brand stories. Learn more about these insights from her book, 'You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime,' about building an authentic, sustainable brand. Visit her website: https://www.maisieganzler.com/
#sustainability #foodsystems #marketing
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Cattle Behavior and Animal Welfare with Dr. Temple Grandin
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
The global beef market is valued at over $400 billion USD, and US consumers eat more beef than any other country in the world. Yet, most consumers know relatively little about livestock handling and the practices bringing cattle from the field to the dinner plate. This week our guest is Dr. Temple Grandin, a leading expert on animal behavior in the livestock industry. Dr. Grandin shares her extensive knowledge on ethical livestock handling, sustainable grazing, and the importance of proper cattle management. The conversation delves into practical advice for managing cattle, from rotational grazing to addressing genetic issues in breeding, and highlights Dr. Grandin’s contributions to improving animal welfare in slaughterhouses. Listeners will gain an insightful perspective on the interconnectedness of animal welfare and sustainable agriculture. To learn more about Dr. Grandin’s work, visit her website at https://www.grandin.com/
#Beef #Cattle #Sustainability #Livestock #Podcast
Monday Nov 04, 2024
The Global Protein Transition with Dr. Robert Hall and Dr. Justin Siegel
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Vegan or meat protein? Does the type of protein we eat matter for muscle gain? This week we investigate how proteins and amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) are processed by our bodies. I speak with nutrition and protein experts Dr. Robert Hall and Dr. Justin Siegel about their research on this topic with the Periodic Table of Food Initiative. We also discuss what a global protein transition to plant-based proteins might do for the health of our planet and our bodies.
This podcast is sponsored by The Periodic Table of Food Initiative in association with the American Heart Association. The views and opinions in this podcast are those of the presenters and represent the synthesis of science. For more information on the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, please visit https://foodperiodictable.org/
#protein #proteomics #PTFI #vegan #meat #foodie #podcast
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Ghostly Gourmets: Haunted Histories & Spooky Recipes with Amy Bruni
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
In this Halloween special, we dive into the fascinating world of paranormal cuisine with Amy Bruni, a professional paranormal investigator and author. You may know Amy from the hit TV shows Ghost Hunters and the Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits! She’s the author of ‘Food to Die For’ and ‘Life with the Afterlife’. From the haunted halls of the Mount Washington Hotel to the infamous Lizzie Borden house, Amy shares eerie tales and historical recipes that are sure to intrigue. Learn about ghostly encounters, historic foodie tidbits, and how food can create a bridge to the past. Tune in for a unique blend of food, culture, and the supernatural. Learn more about Amy and order the book at https://amybruni.com/
#Halloween #podcast #recipes #haunted
Monday Oct 21, 2024
A Call to Farms with Jennifer Grayson
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Can small farms make a difference for our climate and our health? This week we take a deeper look at the principles of regenerative and sustainable farming, the challenges small farmers face, and the critical role of soil health. Our guest is an award-winning journalist, Jennifer Grayson. We discuss Jennifer’s new book, A CALL TO FARMS: Reconnecting to Nature, Food, and Community in a Modern World – for which she undertook a regenerative farmer training program at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at https://www.jennifergrayson.com/
#farm #agriculture #soil #microbiome #nature #regenerative #podcast #foodie
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Becoming Earth with Ferris Jabr
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Earth is not just a planet with life on its surface but a living entity where life and environment continuously influence and transform each other. Our guest this week is Ferris Jabr, a renowned science writer, to discuss his new book "Becoming Earth." We explore the dynamic interplay between life and Earth's geology, climate, and atmosphere. From the Amazon rainforest's wet breath to microbes that breathe rock miles below the surface, this episode offers insights into the complex and life-sustaining systems on Earth. Listeners will learn how life and environment co-evolve and how this knowledge influences climate change understanding and our future on this planet. Learn more and order the book at https://www.ferrisjabr.com/
#Earth #ClimateChange #Microbiome #Plankton #Podcast
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Dietary Diversity with Dr. Gina Kennedy
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
A diverse diet is important for both human health and sustainable ecosystems. Our guest this week is Dr. Gina Kennedy, Director of Research, Translation and Impact for the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) and Principal Scientist with the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT. We discuss the importance of diet and food biodiversity, the goals of PTFI to advance scientific understanding and use of food composition data, and PTFI's efforts to promote a healthier food system. Dr. Kennedy highlights the initiative's global collaboration through Centers of Excellence and addresses how the data on food composition can help tackle global nutrition and health challenges.
This podcast is sponsored by The Periodic Table of Food Initiative in association with the American Heart Association. The views and opinions in this podcast are those of the presenters and represent the synthesis of science. For more information on the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, please visit https://foodperiodictable.org/
#PTFI #SustainableFood #Podcast #Biodiversity #Nutrition