Food Sleuth Radio

Melinda Hemmelgarn

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Perennial Agriculture

Climate Change

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Regenerative Agriculture

Pesticides

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Kernza

Bird Flu

Food Marketing

Children's Health

Health Impacts Of Climate Change

Child Nutrition

E. Coli

Tree-Range Chicken

Lead Contamination

Triple Planetary Crisis

Climate Education

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	859	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ScienceNatural SciencesFitnessHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

Mark Winne, MS, food justice advocate and author of The Road to a Hunger-Free America: Selected Writings of Mark Winne. (Part 1 of 2)

Did you know that our food system provides opportunities to promote economic, environmental and social justice? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Mark Winne, MS, non-profit food organiz... more

26 Dec 2025 • 28 min

Hillary Wright, MEd, Registered Dietitian, and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness.

Did you know that menopause influences women’s metabolism? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Hillary Wright, MEd, Registered Dietitian, and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natur... more

18 Dec 2025 • 28 min

Kamyar Enshayan, PhD, former Director of The Center for Energy & Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa discusses food system failures and solutions.

Did you know that food is more than medicine? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Kamyar Enshayan, PhD, former Director of The Center for Energy & Environmental Education at the Universit... more

12 Dec 2025 • 28 min

Debra Hendrickson, MD, author of The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change

Did you know that it’s impossible to separate children’s health from their environment? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Debra Hendrickson, MD, author of The Air They Breathe: A Pediat... more

5 Dec 2025 • 28 min

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Recent Guests

Mark Winne

Food policy organizer, advocate, and writer

Author of The Road to a Hunger-Free America

Episode: Mark Winne, MS, food justice advocate and author of The Road to a Hunger-Free America: Selected Writings of Mark Winne. (Part 1 of 2)

Hillary Wright

A registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and author with close to four decades of experience.

Wellness Center at Boston IVF and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Episode: Hillary Wright, MEd, Registered Dietitian, and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness.

Dr. Kamyar Enshayan

Former Director of the Center for Energy & Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa, champion of sustainable agriculture.

University of Northern Iowa

Episode: Kamyar Enshayan, PhD, former Director of The Center for Energy & Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa discusses food system failures and solutions.

Debra Hendrickson

Board-certified pediatrician and author of The Air They Breathe

University of Nevada School of Medicine

Episode: Debra Hendrickson, MD, author of The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change

Coco Newton

A registered dietitian specializing in functional medical nutrition therapy, particularly for ALS patients.

Director of ALS Clinician's Council at healingals.org

Episode: Coco Newton, RD, MPH, CNS, discusses how she applies functional medical nutrition therapy for those diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

John Cardina

Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of Horticulture at the Ohio State University and author of the book Lives of Weeds, Opportunism, Resistance, Folly

Ohio State University

Episode: John Cardina, PhD, author of Lives of Weeds: Opportunism, Resistance, Folly, discusses man’s futile attempts to control “weeds.”

Glenn Stone

Anthropologist and environmental scientist who has researched food production extensively.

Washington and Lee University

Episode: Glenn Davis Stone, PhD, author of The Agricultural Dilemma: How Not to Feed the World, discusses the legend and unintended consequences of the Green Revolution.

Daniel Costa

Attorney and Director of Immigration Law and Policy Research

Economic Policy Institute

Episode: Daniel Costa, Director of Immigration Law and Policy Research at the Economic Policy institute, discusses immigration policy and our food system.

Leo Horrigan

Food system correspondent for the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future

Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future

Episode: Leo Horrigan, Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, and author of What if Soil Microbes Mattered? Our Health Depends on Them

Host

Melinda Hemmelgarn

Dietitian and host helping listeners connect food, health, and agriculture while promoting food truth.

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
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PegsCats
United States10 months 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 States4 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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Reviewers particularly value the diverse expertise of guests, enhancing listeners' depth of understanding in food systems.

Listeners appreciate the evidence-based nature and expert insights provided in each episode.

Many find the discussions inspiring and relevant, especially concerning timely food and health topics.

The podcast has been commended for its ability to connect individual dietary choices with broader societal issues.

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Apple Podcasts	#242	Australia/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#45	Chile/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#58	Mexico/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#174	Russia/Health & Fitness/Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mark Winne, MS, food justice advocate and author of The Road to a Hunger-Free America: Selected Writings of Mark Winne. (Part 1 of 2)

Q: How were you able to spark and grow empowerment within communities that didn't have basic needs met?

Winne explains the importance of recognizing the role of government in food security and the shift towards community empowerment in addressing food access issues.

Mark Winne, MS, food justice advocate and author of The Road to a Hunger-Free America: Selected Writings of Mark Winne. (Part 1 of 2)

Q: How did you first become involved in food system work?

Mark Winne discusses his early experiences in college that led him to become aware of food injustices and his subsequent dedication to improving food access for communities.

Hillary Wright, MEd, Registered Dietitian, and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness.

Q: What is the SWAN Study and what are its key points?

Hillary described the SWAN Study as a vital research project that monitors weight changes in women, showing an increase in body fat and loss of lean tissue as they approach and go through menopause.

Hillary Wright, MEd, Registered Dietitian, and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness.

Q: How does exercise relate to protein intake for women during menopause?

Hillary emphasized the necessity of strength training and adequate protein intake to maintain muscle mass, which becomes less efficient with aging.

Hillary Wright, MEd, Registered Dietitian, and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness.

Q: What led you to a career in dietetics?

Hillary explained her personal connection to nutrition as it influenced her family's health as her brothers had type 1 diabetes, leading her to switch majors to dietetics.

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Focusing on the intricate relationship between food, health, and agriculture, the content frequently features expert guests who provide insights on nutrition, sustainable agriculture, food policies, and their implications for individual and community health. This podcast emphasizes a scientific and evidence-based approach to understanding nutrition and health issues, often discussing topics such as climate change's impact on food systems, mental health in relation to dietary habits, and the importance of local food movements. Its unique blend of personal stories and expert interviews creates a compelling listening experience for those interested in the intersection of food and health issues across various demographics.

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Food Sleuth Radio launched 8 years ago and published 859 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Food Sleuth Radio include:

1. Mark Winne
2. Hillary Wright
3. Dr. Kamyar Enshayan
4. Debra Hendrickson
5. Coco Newton
6. John Cardina
7. Glenn Stone
8. Daniel Costa

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