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Foodie Pharmacology Podcast

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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!

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41:26

Building a Sustainable Future with Maisie Ganzler

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2024/11/18

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,

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48:28

Cattle Behavior and Animal Welfare with Dr. Temple...

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2024/11/11

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

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45:12

The Global Protein Transition with Dr. Robert Hall...

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2024/11/04

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

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35:09

Ghostly Gourmets: Haunted Histories & Spooky Recipes...

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2024/10/28

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

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47:32

A Call to Farms with Jennifer Grayson

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2024/10/21

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

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46:20

Becoming Earth with Ferris Jabr

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2024/10/14

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

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35:46

Dietary Diversity with Dr. Gina Kennedy

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2024/10/07

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

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53:52

Unlocking Gut Health with Nutritionist Morgan Schneller

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2024/09/30

New on the show, we explore the connection between autoimmunity and the diet, examining how the gut microbiome impacts systemic immunity. Our guest this week is Morgan Schneller. She’s a Certified Nutritionist, writer, educator, and founder of Wellbiome, a nutrition consultation practice that prioritizes bio-individual, custom nutrition plans. Morgan provides insights into maintaining gut health, the benefits of fermented foods, and actionable strategies for improving your nutrition. Learn more

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45:05

Sacred Plants with Dr. Gary Nabhan

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2024/06/17

Join Dr. Quave in conversation with MacArthur Fellow and James Beard award-winning author of “Agave Spirits”, Dr. Gary Paul Nabhan as they discuss the incredible adaptations of desert plants, innovative water management techniques, and the sacred role of plants across various cultures. Dr. Nabhan is globally known for building cross-cultural teams for the collaborative conservation of biocultural landscapes and rare foods, medicines and sacred plants. An author or editor of over thirty books and 120

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43:31

Solving Overactive Bladder with Dr. Ted Johnson

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2024/06/10

Our bodies change as we age, and the condition of overactive bladder can interfere with sleep patterns and quality of life. This week on the show, Dr. Quave speaks with Dr. Ted Johnson, who works in geriatric medicine, which is a medical specialty dedicated exclusively to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for older adults. Ted has over 25 years of clinical practice and is Chief of Emory General Internal Medicine, Chair of Emory Family and Preventive Medicine, and a Clinical Investigator

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43:37

Space Food with Vickie Kloeris

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2024/06/03

Have you ever wondered what and how astronauts eat in outer space? A lot of thought and scientific planning is required to design a space menu! This week on the show, Dr. Quave speaks with Vickie Kloeris, author of “Space Bites” and retired NASA food scientist with over 34 years of experience. Vickie shares her journey from food microbiology to managing NASA’s food systems for space missions and the International Space Station. They cover topics like how to create shelf-stable, crumb-free foods for

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33:07

Navigating Climate Anxiety with Dr. Britt Wray

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2024/05/20

In a world facing the looming crisis of climate change, it's essential to address not only the environmental impacts but also the mental health challenges that arise from eco-anxiety, grief, and despair. This week on Foodie Pharmacology, Dr. Quave speaks with Dr. Britt Wray, Director of CIRCLE at Stanford Psychiatry, a research and action initiative focused on Community-minded Interventions for Resilience, Climate Leadership and Emotional wellbeing in the Stanford School of Medicine. Britt is the

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33:19

Food EDU with Kevin Cody & Jackie Bertoldo

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2024/05/13

Food EDU is an exciting new educational initiative under development from the American Heart Association. This platform aims to unite various disciplines, geographies, and professions to advance our understanding of food, agriculture, and nutrition. It was inspired by the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) to enable scientists to utilize new food composition data more effectively. Food EDU seeks to inspire and educate a new generation about the intersection of food science, sustainability, and

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38:33

Homegrown National Park with Dr. Doug Tallamy

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2024/05/06

The numbers are startling – 45% of all flowering plants are at risk of extinction. Did you know that replacing part of your lawn with native plants can create a sanctuary for local wildlife and support our planet's biodiversity? This week on the podcast, Dr. Quave speaks with Dr. Doug Tallamy, New York Times bestselling author of “Nature’s Best Hope” and founder of The Homegrown National Park. They delve into why native plants are essential for a healthy environment, how insects play a crucial role

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34:16

Superhot with Troy Primeaux

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2024/04/29

It’s time to turn up the heat! This week on the show, host Dr. Cassandra Quave speaks with Troy Primeaux of Primo’s Peppers! Troy developed the “7 Pot Primo” pepper, which arguably (and controversially) may just be the hottest pepper in the world. At an average face-melting 1.79 million Scoville heat units, one “7 Pot Primo” pepper is 360 times hotter than a Jalapeño! Troy shares his journey from the garden to creating an award-winning hot pepper sauce company and starring in the Hulu docuseries,

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34:21

Exploring Global Food Diversity and Nutrition with...

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2024/04/22

Food is not just something we eat to fill our stomachs; there is diversity, culture, and nutrition in every bite! This week on the show, host Dr. Cassandra Quave speaks with Dr. Anna Herforth, senior research associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They discuss the importance of understanding the diversity of diets worldwide from a nutritional perspective and how different cultures' eating habits impact health. Dr. Herforth shares insights into the Global Diet Quality Project,

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20:06

Saving Earth's Treasures: The Significance of Herbaria

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2024/04/15

This week on Foodie Pharmacology, host Dr. Cassandra Quave explores the importance of herbaria, focusing on their critical role in research, biodiversity conservation, and education. Dr. Quave, who became the curator of the Emory University Herbarium in 2012, discusses the challenges herbaria face, including funding and space, as illustrated by the recent closure of Duke University's herbarium. Through her experience and excerpts from relevant publications, Quave emphasizes the indispensable utility

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38:30

Fermented Vegetables with Kirsten and Christopher...

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2024/04/08

Fermentation is a transformative process that uses microbes to enhance food's flavor and health benefits. In this episode of the Foodie Pharmacology podcast, bestselling authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey discuss the revised 10th anniversary edition of their book, 'Fermented Vegetables.' The first edition has been translated into 6 languages, a copy is on display in the Kimchi Museum in Seoul, Korea, it has sold over 250K copies. They delve into fermentation's evolution over the past decade,

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38:11

Money, Power, and Corruption in the Food Industry...

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2024/04/01

The American food system is under the control of a few elite power players. The economic dynamics of the food system not only shape our food culture, but also affect our health. Our guest this week is Austin Frerick, an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy. He worked at the Open Markets Institute, the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Congressional Research Service before becoming a Fellow at Yale University. Austin is the author of “Barons: Money, power, and the corruption of America’s

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42:25

Insects on the Menu: A Vision for Sustainable Eating...

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2024/03/25

Did you know a single locust swarm can feed thousands? This week on the show, our guest Dr. Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow explores the world of edible insects and how they could revolutionize our food system. Dr. Meyer-Rochow is an expert in neurobiology and ethnobiological studies; he has been studying the nutritional and ecological benefits of insect consumption, and the cultural shifts affecting entomophagy (the practice of eating insects since the 1970s. Despite early skepticism, Meyer-Rochow

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