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Food Sleuth Radio

Melinda Hemmelgarn
Salmonella
Heavy Metals
Perennial Agriculture
Climate Change
Glyphosate
Food Safety
Regenerative Agriculture
Pesticides
Avocados
Kernza
Bird Flu
Health Impacts Of Climate Change
Child Nutrition
E. Coli
Tree-Range Chicken
Lead Contamination
Triple Planetary Crisis
Climate Education
Organic Diet
Environmental Issues

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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Did you know that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto/Bayer’s herbicide, Roundup,  is an endocrine (hormone) disruptor, and antibiotic that negatively affects our gut microbes? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda H... more

Did you know that even low-level exposures to commonly used pesticides pose harm to vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Lee Evs... more

Did you know that cuts to SNAP will affect farmers’ incomes, rural economies and the ability of underserved populations to access fresh, local food at farmers’ markets? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her ... more

Did you know that public market spaces, including farmers’ markets, are vital for regional economic resilience and public health?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Kelly Verel, Co-Exec... more

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Kelly Verel
Co-executive Director at Project for Public Spaces
Project for Public Spaces
Episode: Kelly Verel, Co-Executive Director at Project for Public Spaces, describes the impacts of SNAP cuts to farmers’ markets and public health. (Part 2 of 2)
Melanie Betz
Kidney health dietitian, known as the kidney dietitian
The Kidney Dietitian / Private practice
Episode: Melanie Betz, MS, RD, “The Kidney Dietitian” discusses how to prevent and treat kidney stones through diet.
Amanda Maria Edmonds
A sustainable food systems consultant, researcher, and faculty member at the University of Michigan.
University of Michigan
Episode: Amanda Edmonds, MS, University of Michigan defines food systems and describes the free webinar series: “Food Literacy for All.”
Alice Driver
James Beard award-winning writer and author of Life and Death of the American Worker
Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University
Episode: Alice Driver, PhD, author of Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America’s Largest Meatpacking Company, describes work inside Tyson meatpacking facilities.
Christopher Gardner
Professor of Medicine and Nutrition Scientist at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine and Nutrition Scientist at Stanford University discusses the Dietary Guidelines.
Seth Itzkan
Co-founder and executive director of Soil4Climate, an educational and charitable nonprofit organization
Soil4Climate
Episode: Seth Itzkan, cofounder of Soil4Climate, discusses soil restoration through regenerative grazing.
Jill Nussinow
A registered dietitian known as the veggie queen, teaches vegetarian and plant-based cooking.
Episode: Jill Nussinow, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian discusses ways to improve nutrition and lead a healthier life in the New Year.
Mary Anne Cohen
Psychotherapist and Director of the New York Center for Eating Disorders
New York Center for Eating Disorders
Episode: Mary Anne Cohen, Director of The New York Center for Eating Disorders discusses why diets don’t work. Part 1 of 2
Mark Winne
Nonprofit food organization director, policy advocate, and writer with over 50 years of experience.
Episode: Mark Winne, MS, discusses his latest book, The Road to a Hunger-Free America: Selected Writings of Mark Winne. (Part 2 of 2)

Host

Melinda Hemmelgarn
Host of Food Sleuth Radio

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 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 States5 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 States5 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 States5 years ago

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Guests are credible experts, offering deep dives into nutrition and policy.
Thoughtful, evidence-based discussions that connect food, health, and agriculture.
Strong reputation for tackling food justice and systemic issues.
Audience values practical, science-backed insights over hype.
Lengthy, thorough conversations that reward careful listening.

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Talking Points

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Kelly Verel, Co-Executive Director at Project for Public Spaces, describes the multiple benefits of public markets. (Part 1 of 2)
Q: What attracted you to work in public markets, and how has your path shaped your views on placemaking?
Kelly describes a progression from farming to community work, driven by social justice and a desire to connect people with food, health, and local economies through markets.
Amanda Edmonds, MS, University of Michigan defines food systems and describes the free webinar series: “Food Literacy for All.”
Q: What are cottage food laws and why is it important for us to understand that concept?
Cottage food laws allow for certain food-safe foods to be sold at direct to consumer settings, like farmers markets, without being produced in a commercial kitchen.
Amanda Edmonds, MS, University of Michigan defines food systems and describes the free webinar series: “Food Literacy for All.”
Q: How would you define food systems?
It's where the food goes from soil to stomach and then beyond, layered with political, social, cultural, economic, and health components.
Seth Itzkan, cofounder of Soil4Climate, discusses soil restoration through regenerative grazing.
Q: How can we reconcile the idea of public lands and grazing?
Proper land management requires grazing, regardless of whether lands are public or private, to maintain grassland ecosystems.
Seth Itzkan, cofounder of Soil4Climate, discusses soil restoration through regenerative grazing.
Q: How do livestock restore grasslands?
Livestock act as a proxy for wild herd behavior by being managed in tight packs for short periods, which mimics natural grazing patterns and helps to restore depleted areas.

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Recent guests on Food Sleuth Radio include:

1. Kelly Verel
2. Melanie Betz
3. Amanda Maria Edmonds
4. Alice Driver
5. Christopher Gardner
6. Seth Itzkan
7. Jill Nussinow
8. Mary Anne Cohen

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