2025-0125 FOOD TRAVEL USA WITH ELIZABETH DOUGHERTY (POD)

Elizabeth Dougherty's Food Travel USA 2025-0125 FOOD TRAVEL USA WITH ELIZABETH DOUGHERTY "The TRUTH about Food and Travel" Original Broadcast Date:  01/25/2025 Food HOUR Government Control Over Food and Health News? Elizabeth kicks off the show with a disturbing trend—the federal government tightening control over food and health-related news. What information is being suppressed, who benefits from these restrictions, and why should consumers be concerned? Top 10 Foods That Are Harmful to Dogs Think you’re giving your dog a harmless treat? Think again. Elizabeth runs down the top 10 foods that could be dangerous for dogs, including some surprising items that many pet owners unknowingly feed their furry friends. The Carnivore Diet: Fact or Fiction? With the rise of zero-carb and meat-based diets, Elizabeth weighs in on the carnivore diet. Is it a powerful tool for health and energy or a misguided trend? She breaks down the facts, the risks, and the science behind it. Remembering Food Icon Natalie Dupree The food world lost a legend this week—Natalie Dupree, a pioneer in Southern cuisine. Elizabeth reflects on Dupree’s impact on American cooking, her bestselling cookbooks, and her influence on home chefs everywhere. Travel Hour New York City’s Congestion Pricing—A Cash Grab or a Fix? New York City’s congestion pricing plan is set to take effect, charging drivers a premium just to enter certain areas of Manhattan. Elizabeth examines whether this is a real solution to traffic or just another way to drain wallets. Which Dog Breeds Make the Best Travel Companions? Traveling with a dog? Some breeds handle it better than others. Elizabeth shares the best and worst dogs for travel, based on temperament, size, and adaptability. Why You MUST Use a VPN While Traveling If you’re hitting the road or flying overseas, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is no longer optional. Elizabeth explains how hackers exploit public Wi-Fi, how your data is tracked while traveling, and how a VPN can protect your privacy. Destination Unknown: The Spas of Ghana This week’s Destination Unknown takes us to Ghana, home to some of the most unique and healing spa experiences in the world. From mineral-rich thermal baths to traditional African wellness treatments, Elizabeth explores why Ghana should be on your spa getaway list. ### ELIZABETH DOUGHERTY'S FOOD TRAVEL USA Website:  FoodTravelUSA.com Social Media Sites: Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) Live Broadcast: Saturday 5pm   LISTEN ANYTIME Executive Producer:  Michael Serio Email:  [email protected] Each week our listeners get the very latest food and travel information We produce homemade videos of healthy, easy to make recipes We feature no-holds barred interviews in a LIVE, fast-paced, nationwide call-in show. Elizabeth Dougherty is a writer, trained chef, world traveler and now an award-winning talk show host. Food And Travel Nation was on the forefront of presenting expert guests with vital information about GMOs, at a time when no one was talking about or even knew about the subject. We give our listeners, advertisers and stations a LIVE SHOW. (NO “BEST OF’S” EVER!) We present hard-hitting topics and interviews without the same old political spin. We are very social media conscious and stay in touch with our audience. (200,000 plus) We work closely with advertisers and stations to ensure their success.