Episodes
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Nicole Avena, PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Mount Sinai School of Medicine discusses food addiction.
Did you know that in the past, Alcoholics Anonymous advised alcoholics to use sugar to help alleviate their cravings for alcohol? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Nicole Avena, PhD. Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount…
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Steve Ela, MS, certified organic farmer, discusses how climate change impacts his farm.
Did you know that climate change is having a devastating effect on farmers’ ability to produce food, and consumers’ ability to have access to it? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Steve Ela, MS, 4th generation certified organic...
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Maria Doa, PhD, Senior Director of Chemicals Policy, Environmental Defense Fund. (part 2 of 2)
Did you know that carcinogens are allowed for use in food, despite legal prohibitions? For example, the same chemical used to strip paint is used to decaffeinate coffee. Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Maria Doa, PhD, Senior...
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Maria Doa, PhD, Senior Director of Chemicals Policy, Environmental Defense Fund. (part 1 of 2)
Did you know that our Environmental Protection Agency is changing science due to corporate capture? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Maria Doa, PhD, Senior Director of Chemicals Policy at the Environmental Defense Fund, and author…
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Niaz Dorry, North American Marine Alliance discusses sustainable seafood. (part 2 of 2)
Did you know that there are many more species of fish living in our oceans than are available to consumers in the marketplace? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Niaz Dorry, Coordinating Director for the North American Marine…
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Niaz Dorry, North American Marine Alliance, pt1/2
Did you know that land farmers and fishermen and women face similar challenges resulting from corporate concentration in our food system? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Niaz Dorry, Coordinating Director for the North American...
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Kim Erndt-Pitcher, Prairie Rivers Network and pesticide drift
Did you know that pesticides can drift for miles from where they were applied on agricultural fields, lawns and golf courses? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Kim Erndt-Pitcher, MS, Director of Ecological Health at Prairie Rivers...
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Will Harris, White Oak Pastures.
Did you know that Will Harris’ White Oak Pastures regenerative farm provides 170 jobs to people in his community? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Will Harris, fourth generation cattleman at White Oak Pastures, and worldwide leader...
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Fred Plotkin, discusses Italian food culture and Slow Food
Did you know that Slow Food is a global movement dedicated to promoting good, clean, and fair food for everyone? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Fred Plotkin, MS, author and expert on Italian food culture. Plotkin discusses his...
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Susan Kaplan, JD, author of A Healthy Union: How States Can Lead on Environmental Health
Did you know that as national environmental agencies and regulations are whittled away, states may hold the key to protect public health? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Susan Kaplan, JD, Research Assistant Professor at the...
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Ari Bargil, senior attorney with the Institute for Justice discusses “Right to Garden” laws.
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 attorney with the Institute for Justice where he leads...
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Amanda Maria Edmonds, MS, University of Michigan, discusses the cyclospora outbreak.
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 food systems consultant and faculty member in the...
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Don Schaffner, PhD, food safety microbiologist discusses cyclospora.
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 discusses the nationwide cyclospora outbreak…
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Lauren Dinour, PhD, RD, professor of nutrition and lactation consultant.
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, lactation consultant and advocate for “first…
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Jon Magee, Agricultural Justice Project
Did you know that the Agricultural Justice Project (AJP) has worked to promote farm and farm worker justice for nearly three decades? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Jon Magee, farmer, organizer, researcher and lead author of…
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Kelly Hunter Foster, JD, Senior Attorney, Waterkeeper Alliance, discusses data centers.
Did you know that AI data centers consume large volumes of water in their cooling systems and generate polluted waste water that requires treatment? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Kelly Hunter Foster, JD, Senior Attorney,...
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Tristan Brandhorst, PhD, on the fungicide, fludioxonil.
Did you know that breakdown products of a widely used fungicide in the U.S. food system poses both environmental and public health risks? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Tristan Brandhorst, PhD, Senior Research Scientist…
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Marc Boom, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Environmental Protection Network.
Did you know that the majority of Americans believe the burden of pollution is being shifted onto families through medical bills and long-term health consequences, and that by a 7-to-1 margin, Americans favor strengthening or expanding the EPA rather than weakening it? (See: What Americans —...
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Robin Mesnage, PhD, toxicologist, Scientific Director at the Buchinger Wilhelmi Therapeutic Fasting program in Uberlingen Germany
Did you know that there is a conceptual change in science that includes a broader understanding of how pollutants and our microbiome interact to impact the development of disease? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Robin Mesnage…
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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
Did you know that people who are incarcerated typically receive poor quality food that contributes to poor mental and physical health? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Jessi Silverman, MPH, RD, Deputy Director in the Programs...
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Kendra Klein, PhD, Deputy Director of Science at Friends of the Earth, discusses the new report, “Regenerative Food Labels: What’s Behind the Claim?”
Did you know that there is no standard legal definition of “regenerative” food and agriculture? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Kendra Klein, PhD, Deputy Director of Science at Friends of the Earth, and co-author of “Regenerative...
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Andrew Flachs, PhD., Associate Professor of Anthropology at Purdue University, discusses his book, Feeding the World as If People Mattered: How Small Farms Produce Value Beyond Yields. (Part 2 of 2).
Did you know that agribusiness logic places emphasis on big yields while neglecting the value of small farms and gardens? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Andrew Flachs, PhD., Associate Professor of Anthropology at Purdue…
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Andrew Flachs, PhD., Associate Professor of Anthropology at Purdue University, and author of Feeding the World as If People Mattered: How Small Farms Produce Value Beyond Yields.
Did you know that the push towards efficiency is often a trap? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Andrew Flachs, PhD., Associate Professor of anthropology at Purdue University, and food and farming systems researcher. He discusses...
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Lianne Sheppard, PhD, Professor, University of WA-Seattle, discusses highlights from the Seattle Glyphosate Symposium
Did you know that glyphosate is the most commonly used herbicide in the world, and because of its ubiquitous use, glyphosate can be found in most of our bodies? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Lianne Sheppard, PhD, Professor in…
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Margaret Martin, physical therapist, shares her expertise in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.
Did you know that mechanical stimulation nourishes our bones? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Margaret Martin, physical therapist and expert on bone health. Martin explains why exercise and getting nutrients from foods is critical...
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Meghan Davis, DVM, PhD MPH, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University, discusses “One Health,” and bird flu.
Did you know that 75 percent of immerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Meghan Davis, DVM, PhD MPH, Associate Professor of Environmental Health and Engineering at Johns Hopkins...
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Ami Zota, ScD, Professor, Columbia University discusses phthalates and other endocrine disrupting chemicals in our food supply.
Did you know that fast food products and ultra processed foods that contain toxic compounds such as phthalates, are more heavily marketed to people of color? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Ami Zota, ScD, Professor in the…
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Kari Hammerschlag, MS, Deputy Director of Friends of the Earth’s food and agriculture program discusses animal fats as potential reservoirs for fat-soluble environmental toxins, and our new dietary guidelines
Did you know that the fat in animal products can be a source for fat-soluble environmental toxins such as DDT and other pesticides? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Kari Hammerschlag, MS, Deputy Director of Friends of the Earth’s...
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Shiloah Kviatkovsky, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences discusses collagen.
Did you know that there is clinical evidence showing that collagen peptides may help support joint function, skin and bone health? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Shiloah Kviatkovsky, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of...
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Jessica Lebovits, Registered Dietitian discusses celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.
Did you know that a gluten-free diet doesn’t have to limit your quality of life? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Jessica Lebovits, RD, Registered Dietitian with expertise in celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders....
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Stacy Malkan, co-founder, U.S. Right to Know, discusses agribusiness influence on policy in Washington, DC.
Did you know that according to a recent Pew survey, more than 70% of American adults are concerned about exposure to toxic chemicals in their food and drinking water? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Stacy Malkan, co-founder and...
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Lee Evslin, MD, pediatrician, discusses the multiple health risks associated with the herbicide, glyphosate and how to avoid harm. (Part 2 of 2)
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 Hemmelgarn for her continued conversation with…
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Lee Evslin, MD, pediatrician, and author of Breakfast at Monsanto’s: Is Roundup in our food making us sicker, fatter, and sadder? (Part 1 of 2)
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 Evslin, MD, FAAP, board-certified pediatrician,...
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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)
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 continuing conversation with Kelly Verel,...
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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)
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-Executive Director at Project for Public Spaces, a...
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Melanie Betz, MS, RD, “The Kidney Dietitian” discusses how to prevent and treat kidney stones through diet.
Did you know that each year, more than 500,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to kidney stones; it’s estimated that approximately 1 in 10 people will develop a kidney stone in their lifetime? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation…
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Amanda Edmonds, MS, University of Michigan defines food systems and describes the free webinar series: “Food Literacy for All.”
Did you know that the U. of MI offers a free webinar series titled: “Food Literacy for All”? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Amanda Edmonds, MS, sustainable food systems consultant and instructor at the University of Michigan....
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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.
Did you know that the Tyson meatpacking company reaps enormous profits on the backs of immigrant, prison, and in some cases even child labor? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with James Beard award winning writer, Alice Driver, PhD,...
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Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine and Nutrition Scientist at Stanford University discusses the Dietary Guidelines.
Did you know that cost, convenience and taste almost always beat out health when it comes to making food choices? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine and Nutrition Scientist at…
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Seth Itzkan, cofounder of Soil4Climate, discusses soil restoration through regenerative grazing.
Did you know that The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, and the International Year of the Woman Farmer? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian,...
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Jill Nussinow, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian discusses ways to improve nutrition and lead a healthier life in the New Year.
Did you know that eating well doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Jill Nussinow, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian a.k.a. “The Veggie Queen.” Nussinow, an author, chef and culinary…
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Mary Anne Cohen, Director of The New York Center for Eating Disorders. Part 2 of 2
Did you know that the new GLP-1 drugs may be helpful for overcoming certain eating disorders? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Mary Anne Cohen, LCSW, psychotherapist and Director of The New York Center for Eating Disorders. Cohen...
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Mary Anne Cohen, Director of The New York Center for Eating Disorders discusses why diets don’t work. Part 1 of 2
Did you know that weight loss is one of the most common resolutions for the New Year, but that restrictive dieting is a gateway to eating disorders? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Mary Anne Cohen, LCSW, psychotherapist and…
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Mark Winne, MS, discusses his latest book, The Road to a Hunger-Free America: Selected Writings of Mark Winne. (Part 2 of 2)
Did you know that as consumers, we are all stakeholders in our food system? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Mark Winne, MS, food policy expert, organizer and writer. The two will pick up their conversation from the week prior for…
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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 organization director, organizer, policy advocate and...
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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 Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and...
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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 University of Northern Iowa. Enshayan describes food...
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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 Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change....
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Coco Newton, RD, MPH, CNS, discusses how she applies functional medical nutrition therapy for those diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).
Did you know that there is hope for patients diagnosed with ALS? Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the debilitating neurodegenerative disease commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is influenced by genetics and environmental factors, including living near bodies of water frequently impacted...
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John Cardina, PhD, author of Lives of Weeds: Opportunism, Resistance, Folly, discusses man’s futile attempts to control “weeds.”
Did you know that Emily Dickinson wrote 4 tributes to the dandelion? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with John Cardina, PhD, Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of Horticulture and Crop Science at the Ohio State University, former USDA...