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
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
What if I were to tell you half a billion people eat a poisonous plant every day? How did this deadly root become a part of the human diet? In this episode, I explore the historic origins and human ingenuity in processing techniques for cassava (Manihot esculenta, Euphorbiaceae).
#Cassava #Tropics #Cyanide
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
What gives coffee its kick? How did this bitter shrub become a part of the human diet? In this episode, I explore the historic origins and chemical medley of the source of this bitter beverage to find out!
#Coffee #Caffeine #Stimulant
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
What gives black pepper its heat? How did this jungle vine become a part of the human diet? In this episode, I discuss the historic origins and chemistry of black pepper (Piper nigrum, Piperaceae) and examine its interactions with our pain receptors!
#BlackPepper #Spicy #Piperine
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Foodie Pharmacology is a food podcast built for the food curious, the flavor connoisseurs, chefs, science geeks, foodies and adventurous taste experimenters out in the world! So, join me on this adventure through history, medicine, cuisine and molecules as we explore the amazing pharmacology of our foods.
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Dr. Cassandra Quave is an American ethnobotanist, herbarium curator, and assistant professor at Emory University. Her research focuses on analyzing wild plants used in traditional cultures for food and medicine to combat some of the greatest challenges we face today in medicine: antibiotic resistant infections and cancer.
#Podcast #Science #Food