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Food Sleuth Radio

Melinda Hemmelgarn
Public Health
Climate Change
Pesticides
PFAS
Regenerative Agriculture
Food Safety
Nutrition
Glyphosate
Organic Agriculture
Food Security
Food Sovereignty
Food Justice
Factory Farms
Avian Influenza
Food Systems
Food System
Corporate Agriculture
H5N1
Soil Health
Sustainability

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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Latest Episodes

Did you know that some local governments make it illegal to have vegetable gardens or greenhouses on residential properties? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Ari Bargil, senior attorne... more

Did you know that Michigan is “ground zero” for the cyclospora outbreak affecting multiple states in the U.S.? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Amanda Maria Edmonds, MS, sustainable fo... more

Did you know that we have a “cyclospora season” in the United States? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Don Schaffner, PhD, food safety microbiologist at Rutgers University. Schaffner d... more

Did you know that Arkansas is the only state that requires breastfeeding education in K-12 curriculum? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Lauren Dinour, PhD, RD, professor of nutrition, ... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Maria Edmonds
Sustainable Food Systems Consultant; University of Michigan faculty
University of Michigan; Growing Hope (former)
Episode: Amanda Maria Edmonds, MS, University of Michigan, discusses the cyclospora outbreak.
Don Schaffner
Extension Specialist in Food Science, Distinguished Professor and Department Chair, Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: Don Schaffner, PhD, food safety microbiologist discusses cyclospora.
Lauren Dinour
Professor of nutrition and director of the graduate program in dietetics, Montclair State University
Montclair State University
Episode: Lauren Dinour, PhD, RD, professor of nutrition and lactation consultant.
Jon Magee
Farmer, organizer, and researcher; lead author and project coordinator for A Season for Solidarity
Agricultural Justice Project
Episode: Jon Magee, Agricultural Justice Project
Kelly Hunter Foster
Senior Attorney, Waterkeeper Alliance
Waterkeeper Alliance
Episode: Kelly Hunter Foster, JD, Senior Attorney, Waterkeeper Alliance, discusses data centers.
Tristan Brandhorst
Senior Research Scientist, University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Tristan Brandhorst, PhD, on the fungicide, fludioxonil.
Marc Boom
Senior Director of Public Affairs for the Environmental Protection Network
Environmental Protection Network (EPN)
Episode: Marc Boom, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Environmental Protection Network.
Robin Mesnage
Toxicologist; Scientific Director at Buchinger Wilhelmi Therapeutic Fasting Program
Buchinger Wilhelmi Therapeutic Fasting Program; King's College London
Episode: Robin Mesnage, PhD, toxicologist, Scientific Director at the Buchinger Wilhelmi Therapeutic Fasting program in Uberlingen Germany
Jessi Silverman
Fellow registered dietitian; Deputy Director in the Programs Department at the Center for Science in the Public Interest
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Episode: Jessi Silverman, MPH, RD, Deputy Director in the Programs Department at the Center for Science in the Public Interest discusses the new report, “Private Food, Public Harm: Privatized Food Service in Prisons and Jails

Host

Melinda Hemmelgarn
Host of Food Sleuth Radio

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Nutrition

    I really like this podcast. She is well read and explains the things in an interesting way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PegsCats
    United Statesa year ago
  • RD/farm girl

    Hi,

    I’m a retired dietitian and live your podcast. My daughter is a QA in a been production plant.

    I wanted your thoughts in the huge windmills going up on farms, land that you’ll never get back. I grew up in Indiana and was shocked upon seeing these huge ugly windmills that are forever ruining our landscape. None if the energy that is produced there is used by the people of Indiana. Instead it goes to New York. If New York wants these why don’t they have them in their backyard.

    I loved gr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annlnt
    United States5 years ago
  • Food Sleuth Radio

    This podcast is evidence-based, informative and outstanding! The topics are relevant. Thank you to the host, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for choosing such timely topics and excellent guest speakers!

    Carolyn Craven, Great Falls MT

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GTFMT
    United States6 years ago
  • Put on your must listen list!

    I love it and share these highly informative and well done interviews!I’m not being a conspiracy theorist when I tell people that our government doesn’t enforce organic standards.

    I had a Whole Foods manager tell me the GMO-free label meant that no glyphosate was used on the food.

    He’s clueless, and every organic grocer & shopper should consider these as required listening.

    Every college nutrition professor and dietetics studynt as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanFSS
    United States6 years ago
  • Inspiring

    Food sleuth covers topics that are critical for to face to be better as a society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stacia Nordin
    United States6 years ago

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Talking Points

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Amanda Maria Edmonds, MS, University of Michigan, discusses the cyclospora outbreak.
Q: How do shorter supply chains influence our ability to respond to outbreaks and ensure safety?
Shorter supply chains enable faster traceability and recall actions, reducing the number of people affected, while longer industrial chains complicate source identification and extend response times during crises.
Amanda Maria Edmonds, MS, University of Michigan, discusses the cyclospora outbreak.
Q: So why don't we start by you defining food system resilience?
Edmonds broadens resilience as a field tied to but not identical with broader resilience discourse. It encompasses adapting to chronic stresses and acute crises, incorporating time, environmental changes, and social dimensions to ensure food is available and safe, especially in the face of disruptions like outbreaks and climate shocks.
Jon Magee, Agricultural Justice Project
Q: How did you become interested in farm worker justice issues?
The guest explains his background working on farms, witnessing working conditions, and becoming involved in worker organizing after participating in Occupy and local worker centers, which connected him to AJP and its coalition-based approach.
Tristan Brandhorst, PhD, on the fungicide, fludioxonil.
Q: So, what is flu-dioxinol and how widely is it used in our food supply?
Flu-dioxinol is a fungicide widely applied to cereals, fruits, vegetables, and even post-harvest to prolong shelf life; it is pervasive in non-organic produce and can end up in a large portion of foods, though organic options are available to avoid it.
Margaret Martin, physical therapist, shares her expertise in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.
Q: What are the best testing options to understand bone health beyond DEXA?
In addition to DEXA, consider trabecular bone scores and vertebral fracture assessments where available, and explore bone turnover markers like CTX and P1NP to gauge how your body is remodeling bone in response to lifestyle changes.

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The show examines how food systems intersect health, policy, and the environment, often focusing on pesticides, nutrition, and sustainable farming. Episodes frequently feature scientists, clinicians, and advocates who challenge conventional wisdom, emphasize real-world impacts, and offer practical guidance for making safer, more透明 food choices. A notable pattern is translating complex research into actionable takeaways for consumers, with a strong emphasis on food justice, transparency, and systemic reform. The format often blends scholarly insight with policy context, making it valuable for listeners who want evidence-based perspectives on how food and agriculture shape health and society.

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Recent guests on Food Sleuth Radio include:

1. Amanda Maria Edmonds
2. Don Schaffner
3. Lauren Dinour
4. Jon Magee
5. Kelly Hunter Foster
6. Tristan Brandhorst
7. Marc Boom
8. Robin Mesnage

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