The Hand That Feeds Us

Brad Webber is the founder and creator of Top Knot Artisan Bakery, a beloved bakery located in Virginia Beach, VA. With a passion for creating high-quality, handmade baked goods, Brad has transformed his vision into a local favorite known for its commitment to artisan craftsmanship and fresh, simple ingredients. His journey began with a deep appreciation for traditional baking methods, cleaner eating and sustainable sourcing for his friends and family, and a desire to bring a new level of artistry to the food scene in Virginia Beach.Brad's expertise extends beyond just baking; he focuses on creating an experience for his customers, combining classic techniques with innovative flavors. Top Knot Artisan Bakery offers everything from freshly baked breads and pastries to customized treats, all with an emphasis on flavor, quality, and community. Brad’s dedication to excellence and his commitment to supporting the growing local businesses across Hampton Roads make Top Knot a standout in the region's culinary landscape.Whether you're grabbing a tuscan loaf of bread or ordering specialty cakes for a special occasion, Brad Webber’s passion for the art of baking shines through in every bite.Mentioned: Wade’s Historic Ground MillThe Lab Commercial KitchenPinup CoffeeWe currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. The above meentioned are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent!Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]!Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe!

Why is everyone talking about gut health and the gut microbiome? How can sugar, food dyes, and ultra-processed foods negatively impact your gut? Join us as we discuss how modern life could be impacting your gut and subsequently your health! Curiosity Corner Topics: Bezos & methane vaccines for cows, VanMan Honey Tallow & Tallow Sunscreen, Handkerchiefs Resources: Sugar-sweetened beverages exacerbate high-fat diet-induced inflammatory bowel disease by altering the gut microbiome Sugar disrupts microbiome, eliminates protection against obesity and diabetes High intake of sugar & the balance between pro & anti-inflammatory gut bacteria Impact of dietary sugars on gut microbiota and metabolic health U of G study finds food dyes can harm gut microbes Dyes found in 90% of colored foods have harmful effect on gut function Red 40 food dye in skittles, doritos & more trigger bowel diseases We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe!

It's not shaken or stirred... it's emulsified. Why are thickening agents so prominently used in the big food industry, when evidence suggests inflammatory and metabolic impacts could be taking a toll on our health? In this EP, we discuss Carrageenan, a once naturally sourced, proportionately utilized, and traditionally heralded food additive, that has become far more commonplace in store-bought foods than you might realize. Join us as the phrase "well combined" takes on an entirely new meaning. Curiosity Corner Topics:  The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, Homeschooling, Fermentation and gut health, Challenging big industries. Resources: What's the Controversy Over Carrageenan? - Cornucopia Institute The Carrageenan Controversy | Scientific American. Is Carrageenan Safe? | Follow Your Heart® Irish Moss: The History of Carrageenan’s Roots - Food Ingredient Facts http://ifacprod.wpengine.com/facts-on-food-ingredients/sources-of-food-ingredients/carrageenan Food Emulsifiers and Metabolic Syndrome: The Role of the Gut Microbiota We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Are you ready for an EARful about corn!? Why is corn in everything? We will discuss the unexpected places corn may be popping up in the food on your plate. How much of America's corn is actually feeding people, and how much is feeding livestock? Don't forget the big biofuel debate--is it better for the environment, worse, or neutral? And what about these government subsidies?? We cover it all! Also mentioned: The Omnivore's Dilemma Curiosity Corner Topics: yoga (yin and face), frownies, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Espresso, whole house water filters Articles: How corn ethanol for biofuel fed climate change How the US became a global corn superpower Corn & other feed grains US corn use by market year EPA: Biofuels & the environment Interactions between US biofuels policy & the endangered species act Corn: it's everything Corn free diet We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Your avocado toast has a dark secret... Join us while we explore the cultural phenomenon surrounding avocados, their environmental impact, and the complexities of their production, including cartel involvement and deforestation. In this episode, we discuss the historical context of avocado imports, the importance of local sourcing, and the ethical considerations consumers should keep in mind when purchasing avocados. Let's reach for mindful consumption and talk about the impact of individual choices on broader societal issues. Curiosity Corner Topics: Personal stories in the Amazon and indigenous tribes, Bug spray Articles and Sources: As cartels take a stake in ‘green gold,’ US and Mexico rethink how avocados reach American kitchens | CNN Avocados | Agricultural Marketing Resource Center U.S. halts avocado imports from Mexico after inspectors caught up in violence | TPR THE U.S. MARKET FOR AVOCADO Why 90% of the U.S. avocado supply comes from Mexico Avocado History We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Join us as we discuss lawns, and why you may want to consider ditching your traditional grass. Let's dive into all things suburban landscape and native plants. Curiosity Corner: The Anxious Generation by: Jonathan Haidt Sewing Suet/Tallow Articles: How the perfect lawn became a symbol of the American dream The American backyard as we know it developed after WWII The American obsession with lawns A farewell to lawns I'm no genius with genuses, but your garden is killing the Earth Taking action against invasive plants in NC The butterfly highway Want to help bees? Take a break from lawn mowers Homegrown National Park The low-maintenance, eco-friendly lawn that will still impress your neighbors Resources: Homegrown National Park We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

If you haven't listened to Season 1, you totally should... Otherwise, welcome to Season 2! We're officially transitioning from audio to VIDEO podcasting! As always, give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear us talk about on the Pod. We've missed you! We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Ever noticed the “Color Added” label on your salmon? How about the food dye ingredients on your caviar? And why am I living next to water, but my only access to “fresh” store-bought seafood is sourced from Thailand? In this episode we learn all about who is catching our seafood, how it’s being processed and treated, where it’s actually coming from, and why the system is set-up to support the big guys instead of local fishermen. Let’s take the dive… Resources: Monterey Bay Seafood Watch NOAA GSSI Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative WWF World Wildlife fund Aquaculture Stewardship Council Seatopia EDF Food Selector Curiosity Corner: Clean beauty, meat sourcing, grocery store woes, backyard chickens. Credo Forage Force of Nature White Oak Pastures Wild Alaskan Company Articles: EDF Food Selector Nova Scotia MP questions Chinese 'control' over lobster industry About Genetically Engineered Food 10 Things You Should Know About the U.S. Seafood Supply | Food Safety News A seafood firm wants to farm octopus. Activists say they're too smart for that Drug residue in shrimp imports a focus of FDA AI program Americans love shrimp. But U.S. shrimpers are barely making ends meet Demand is growing for natural astaxanthin for aquaculture feeds and this Hawaiian biotech company is poised to take advantage A small fish is at the center of a big fight in the Chesapeake Bay The Precarious State Of Seafood Today NOAA’s National Seafood Strategy The Shady Truth About The Seafood Industry I Want To Eat Fish Responsibly. But The Seafood Guides Are So Confusing! Seatopia Water Rights and Resource Disputes We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Pour a cup of joe, and join us as we discuss my favorite beverage, coffee. Is there mold in your coffee? And should you worry about mycotoxins? Is it full of pesticides? Is your morning cup linked to deforestation? How do you pick what coffee to buy? Let's dive into this and more! Curiosity Corner Topics: Metabolical, Spotify audiobooks, ingredient disclosure on garden inputs, bugs Sources: Application of risk management metrics for ochratoxin-A control in the coffee chain FDA: Mycotoxins Concentration of ochratoxin A in coffee products & proabilistic health risk assessment Ochratoxin A: 50 years of research WHO: Mycotoxins From Coffee to Consciousness: Holistic Roasters, Melk Cafe, & Biodynamic Coffee Demeter Association, Inc. Regenerative Organic Alliance A review on the pesticides in coffee: usage, health effects, detection & mitigation Toxins in coffee: what pesticides & herbicides could be in your morning cup? Production & Inhibition of Acrylamide during coffee processing: a literature review The sustainability problems percolating in the coffee supply chain How your cup of coffee is clearing the jungle Now brewing: coffee research in Florida Frinj coffee Foreign Agricultural Service: Coffee Annual: Ethiopia Foreign Agricultural Service: Coffee Annual: Colombia Mycotoxins & human disease: a largely ignored global health issue Evaluation of fungal contamination & ochratoxin A detection in different types of coffee by HPLC-based method Ochratoxin A in coffee beans (coffeea arabica L.) processed by dry & wet methods A risk assessment of dietary ochratoxin A in the United States We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

This week we are diving in to all things GMO/genetically modified. What exactly is a GMO---and does your definition match the government's definition? Has there been sufficient evidence found to conclude safety? What are the potential risks (if any) to your health? Just how widespread are GMOs? Let's discuss! Curiosity Corner Topics: Seed starting, AeroGarden, greenhouses, Seedtime, garlic fermentation, dehydrating garlic/herbs in oven, sourdough vs. yeast, centipedes, pest control Articles: GMO Crops, Animal food, and Beyond Spread of gene-altered pharmaceutical corn spurs $3 million fine A bumpy road ahead for genetic biocontainment Bioengineered microbes for soil health restoration: present status & future Understanding new plant varieties The unified website for biotechnology regulation Genetically engineered crops: experiences & prospects Can GMOs be used in organic products? Non-GMO Project: The verification process Are GMOs Safe? Breaking down the science of science-ified foods Use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) containing food products in children The Seralini affair: degeneration of science to re-science? Starlink corn: what happened GMOs & Human Health III: The Starlink corn recall Grain Quality task force concerns over pharmaceutical traits in grains & oil seeds GM corn set to stop man spreading his seed Innovation in precision fermentation for food ingredients New GMO alert: synbio dairy is still bullish despite major obstacles New GMO alert: CRISPR crops are unregulated and under the radar Genetically Modified Organisms Resources and Product Recommendations: Modified: GMOs and the Threat to Our Food, Our Land, Our Future by: Caitlin Shetterly The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by: Michael Pollan We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Eggs have entered the chat, and they want to know why they’ve maintained such a controversial status in the USA for almost 50 years. In this episode, we discuss the rise of the industrial egg industry and it’s impact on chickens everywhere, how the manipulation of cholesterol perception has altered our diets, and how to navigate the grocery store between volatile egg pricing and labeling. Let’s take those “eggs-pectations” and fly the coop together, ya’ll! Curiosity Corner Topics:  Book: Modified By: Caitlin Shetterly GMO’s and corn, foreign purchases of USA farmland, homemade ravioli, Chelsea’s garden and chicken shenanigans, entering our bird watching era. Articles: Evolution of U.S. Egg Farming - United Egg Producers The Fifty Year Rehabilitation of the Egg - PMC A Carton of Eggs - A True Baker's Dozen | USDA The Real Difference Between Pasture-Raised, Free-Range And Cage-Free Eggs | HuffPost Life Fatty Acid and Antioxidant Profile of Eggs from Pasture-Raised Hens Fed a Corn- and Soy-Free Diet and Supplemented with Grass-Fed Beef Suet and Liver - PMC The impacts of fermented feed on laying performance, egg quality, immune function, intestinal morphology and microbiota of laying hens in the late laying cycle - ScienceDirect Effect of Breed and Diet Type on the Freshness and Quality of the Eggs: A Comparison between Mos (Indigenous Galician Breed) and Isa Brown Hens - PMC We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Let's talk glyphosate! Does it cause cancer? Is it harming the environment or your endocrine system? Is it related to metabolic syndrome in young adults? Is it related to decreasing sperm counts? We're going to go into unintended consequences of glyphosate-- like superweeds. We'll take a quick tangent into GMOs. We'll delve into some crazy stories about Monsanto. Join us for the journey! Curiosity Corner Topics: Chelsea is getting chickens!! Jessica's black thumb. Growing citrus trees. Garden pests. Piggy sooy. Lab chicken. 3D printed fish. Articles: 1) Toxic Effects of Glyphosate on the nervous system: a systematic review 2) Glyphosate (Roundup): Understanding Risks to Human Health 3) Childhood exposure to common herbicide may increase the risk of disease in young adulthood 4) Ingredients Used in Pesticide Products: Glyphosate 5) UW Study: Exposure to chemical in roundup increases risk for cancer 6) Common Weed Killer Glyphosate increases cancer risk by 41%, study says 7) Exposure-Response observed for urine glyphosate concentrations, markers of oxidative stress 8) Widely used herbicide linked to cancer 9) Cancer agency left in the dark over glyphosate evidence 10) The impact and toxicity of glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides on health and immunity 11) Association of lifetime exposure to glyphosate & aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) with liver inflammation and metabolic syndrome at young adulthood: Findings from CHAMACOS study 12) Adult organophosphate and carbamate insecticide exposure and sperm concentration: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the epidemiological evidence 13) Glyphosate, Roundup and the failures of regulatory assessment 14) Monsanto weedkiller roundup faces new doubts on safety in unsealed documents 15) Genetically engineered crops, glyphosate and the deterioration of health in the United States of America 16) Organic Diet Intervention Significantly reduces urinary glyphosate levels in U.S. children and adults 17) Monsanto pleads guilty to pesticide--related crimes in Hawaii 18) Monsanto agrees to plead guilty to illegally using pesticide at corn growing fields in Hawaii and to pay additional $12 million 19) IARC monographs on the identification of carcinogenic hazards to humans Resources & Product Recommendations: Podcast: Bawk Tawk --Presented by: Welcome To Chickenlandia We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Curiosity Corner: Lacto-fermented Cucumbers (pickles); Weck Jars Sandwich bread sourdough, GOAT recipe: Here’s how I streamline my sourdough baking Articles and Videos:  Big Year for Raw Milk in State Houses Louis Pasteur: Between Myth and Reality - PMC Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts | FDA Milk: The White Lie We've All Been Sold Lawsuit accuses Dairy Farmers of America of creating ‘monopsony’ in the Northeast - VTDigger Raw Milk Enthusiasts Sour On Proposed Delivery Ban | WBUR News Dr. North and the Kansas City Milk War | Environmental history USDA Report: U.S. Dairy Farm Numbers Continue to Decline | Market Intel The dairy industry in 50 years | UMN Extension 5 Modern Dairy Industry Benefits to Acknowledge and Celebrate - AEM | Association of Equipment Manufacturers US dairy policies drive small farms to ‘get big or get out’ as monopolies get rich It’s Time to Reform the U.S. Dairy Industry - National Farmers Union Letter to Medical Professionals about Raw Milk Big Year for Raw Milk in State Houses Current Trends in Tolerance Induction in Cow's Milk Allergy: From Passive to Proactive Strategies US  Dairy Policies Hurt Small Farms Monopolies Get Rich Economic Cost of Dairy Milk: The White Lie We've All Been Sold Books: Featuring Small Stores for Purchase Taming Manhattan: Environmental Battles in the Antebellum City Omnivores Dilemma We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Chances are there is a rapidly browning banana sitting on your kitchen counter as we speak... Did you ever wonder how that exotic fruit become an American staple? What do bananas have to do with a CIA backed coup in Guatemala? Are child labor violations responsible for the banana on your breakfast table? And were you aware of the insane amount of pesticides/fungicides/nematicides that are used to produce that sweet yellow fruit we all love!? Tune in and find out! We will also be discussing organic vs conventional farming/Fair Trade Certification/Rainforest Alliance Certification. *and yes, I realize I pronounced cache incorrectly---it will haunt me forever haha Curiosity Corner Topics:  Gardening--starting a new garden plants vs seeds Articles: Peeling Back the Truth on Bananas The Deadly Side of America's Banana Obsession Food for thought: Fair Trade Helps Farmers, But Not Their Hired Workers When Fair Trade Isn't Fair: Why You Should Consider Direct Trade Why Fair Trade? Fruit Geopeelitics: America's Banana Republics Good Dictator, Bad Dictator: United Fruit Company & Economic Nationalism in Central America in the 20th Century Bananas: US Import sources by Volume Rainforest Alliance Certified Bananas What does Rainforest Alliance Certified Mean What is mass balance sourcing Tea Giants Lose Certification After Kenya Sex Abuse Probe Human Rights Watch The Vulnerability of Bananas to Globally Emerging Disease Threats Pesticide Use in Banana Plantations in Costa Rica--A review of Environmental & Human Exposure, Effects, & Potential Risks EPA: Chlorpyrifos The Dark Side of Bananas: Imperialism, Non-State Actors, & Power Extra, Extra, Get Your Banana Timeline: Guatemala's Brutal Civil War Resources and Product Recommendations: True Leaf Seed Market We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Ever wondered what the “kombucha” hype was about? Or why sourdough and sauerkraut are so touted for our health? In this episode, we dive through thousands of years of  the fermentation process, which even today is observed by humans as one of the most beneficial additions to our diets. We’ll talk about the health benefits of fermented foods, why probiotics are quickly becoming one of the most popular supplements in modern day culture, and how you can avoid purchasing fraudulently labeled sources. Come join us as we learn the difference between pickling and fermentation, and all the ways we can avoid false marketing claims by making this stuff at home! Curiosity Corner Topics: In the News: Bananas and deforestation of the Amazon, avocados and the Cartel, forced labor with Chinese seafood, purposeful (?) addition of lead to applesauce fruit pouches. Fruit Pouches: An OT perspective on childhood development and a Mom’s perspective on accessibility w/ DIY replacements (eco-friendly thoughts) Beaba Silent Spring Song of the Cell Plant Paper Articles: Fermented Foods: Definitions and Characteristics, Impact on the Gut Microbiota and Effects on Gastrointestinal Health and DiseaseDifferences in the bacterial profiles and physicochemical between natural and inoculated fermentation of vegetables from Shanxi Province Probiotics: What You Need To Know Analysis of Antioxidants in Homemade vs Commercial Kombucha Live, Probiotic, or Neither? Microbial Composition of Retail-Available Kombucha and “Hard” Kombucha in the Pacific Northwest of the United States We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Have you heard all the buzz about honey?! Are you being defrauded by those cute little plastic bears full of sweetness!? Are you actually eating pure honey, or is it an amalgamation of sugar syrups and a dash of honey? Is organic honey really worth shelling out more dolla dolla bills? And what do all those raw and unfiltered descriptors really even mean? We break it all down, and dive into the terrifying world of economic adulteration. I promise it's buzzworthy! Curiosity Corner Topics: Raw Milk/cheesemaking, ways to use your whey, homemade yogurt/starter, fermentation, goat farms/local goat's milk products Articles/sources: 1) Honey fraud detection based on sugar syrup adulterations by HPLC-UV fingerprinting and chemometrics 2) FDA releases data on economic adulteration in honey 3) FY21/22 sample collection and analysis of imported honey for economically motivated adulteration 4) Proper labeling of honey and honey products: guidance for industry 5) Economically motivated adulteration (food fraud) 6) Packed honey--country of origin labeling 7) Glyphosate & Glufosinate Residues in honey and other hive products 8) Commercial item description: honey 9) Evidence on the health benefits of supplemental propolis 10) Bee pollen as functional food: insights into its composition and therapeutic properties 11) USDA economic research service: honey bees on the move: from pollination to honey production and back 12) Conservation reserve program We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Let's discuss the mysterious "flavor" ingredients you see on every label. Are natural flavors really healthier or more natural than artificial flavors? What really is the difference between natural and artificial flavors? Is your food being flavored with beaver butt goo? Let's discuss! Curiosity Corner Topics: hiking/national parks (type 2 fun ..or as I kept calling it type B fun) & composting Articles: Overview of flavor additives FDA removes 7 synthetic flavoring substances from food additives list FDA proposes rules prohibiting menthol cigarettes... Flavors--flavor overview The inexorable rise of synthetic flavor: a pictorial history Synthetic ingredients in natural flavors & natural flavors in artificial flavors No, artificial vanilla flavoring doesn't come from beaver butts A history of flavoring food with beaver butt juice Title 21/Chapter 1/Subchapter B/Part 101 We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

Living in a bubble never looked so appealing. In this episode, we unveil what the cosmetic, home good, and electronic (?) industry ignores- endocrine disrupting chemicals are wreaking havoc on all aspects of human health. But for the love of scented candles, how do we manage our exposure without sacrificing life's simple pleasures? Let's wake up and smell those roses for what they really are... Curiosity Corner Topics: Water Quality (as always), Toothpaste, Local Butchers, Shopping Small, and Clean but Trendy Fashion Choices Peer-Reviewed Articles: Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Exposure and Cancer Environmental factors may contribute to autism development and male bias: Effects of fragrances on developing neurons 2015 Other Articles and Resources: Overview of the Endocrine System Common EDCs and Where They Are Found 9 Ways to Avoid Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Children's Environmental Health Network: Fragrances https://www.forceofnatureclean.com/category/chemical-free-product-guides/ Organicauthority.com https://www.organicauthority.com/live-grow/5-non-toxic-scented-candles-for-your-home-that-smell-fantastic https://open.spotify.com/show/3CCbih54uLvUKAVaUh7Vux?si=d148c8e6a0734213 Your Non-Toxic Holiday Gift Guide for FoodiesWhy Your Scented Candle Has To Go & Safer Fall ScentsHow To Choose A Natural Air Freshener (& Why It Matters!)How to Choose Non-Toxic Cookware (& 3 Of Our Faves!)How to Choose Natural Cleaning Products Without Toxic ChemicalsEco-Friendly Baby Gifts Every Parent Will LoveArtificial Fragrances are Poison: 99 Reasons to Stop Wearing Perfume Podcast: A Daily Dose Other Products Discussed: Davids Toothpaste ⁠Newton⁠ ⁠Avocado⁠ ⁠Nectar⁠ ⁠Saatva⁠ Native Deodorant Squatch Deodorant Hatch Mama Deodorant We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe! 

It's in everything. We crave it, favor it, and savor it every day... but what is sugar really doing to our health? In this episode, we set out to uncover the qualities and quantities of confectionary usage in our day-to-day lives. Does sugar contribute anything to our health? And if not, is the risk worth the reward? Curiosity Corner Topics: Household cleaning alternatives, and homegrown herb growing and harvesting. Peer-Reviewed Articles: The impact of non-caloric artificial sweetener aspartame on female reproductive system in mice model Gain weight by “going diet?” Artificial sweeteners and the neurobiology of sugar cravings Sugar Excessive Consumption of Sugar: an Insatiable Drive for Reward Other Articles: How Sweet It Is: All About Sweeteners How the World Got Hooked on Sugar Resources and Product Recommendations: Castille Soap Find the apiarist (bee-keeper) near you! (check your states Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for more information). Book: Woloson, Wendy A.. Refined Tastes: Sugar, Confectionery, and Consumers in Nineteenth-Century America (The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science Book 120) . Johns Hopkins University Press. Kindle Edition. We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared as such so that we may all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe!

Ever wondered if your turkey was coming with a side of antibiotics? This week we will be discussing antibiotic usage in meat and the residues that can result. We will also delve into where your meat is coming from, and whether the label will even disclose the origin. Dive in with us as we enter the very murky waters of labeling requirements for the meat we eat. Happy Thanksgiving Y'all! Follow along on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus Email us @ [email protected] Show Notes: Antibiotic Use in Livestock and Residues in Food—A Public Health Threat: A Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9142037/ Antimicrobial use in food animals and human health: time to implement ‘One Health’ approach: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7648983/ Antibiotic usage in livestock, 2020: https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/antibiotic-usage-in-livestock?tab=table Global trends in antimicrobial use in food-producing animals: 2020 to 2030: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36963007/ Distinguishable epidemics of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium DT104 in different hosts: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24030491/ Antibiotics in hives and their effects on honey bee physiology and behavioral development: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7710009/#:~:text=Summary%3A%20Antibiotic%20treatments%20in%20bee,likely%20through%20effects%20on%20microbiota. The public health issue of antibiotic residues in food and feed: Causes, consequences, and potential solutions: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9047141/#:~:text=Therefore%2C%20various%20authors%20have%20reported,severe%20pathologies%2C%20such%20as%20cancers%20( FSIS: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/science-data/data-sets-visualizations/chemical-residues-and-contaminants#:~:text=FSIS%20collects%20and%20tests%20samples,%2C%20wholesome%2C%20and%20accurately%20labeled. FDA https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/cvm-updates/fda-announces-transition-over-counter-medically-important-antimicrobials-animals-prescription-status#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Food%20and%20Drug,to%20be%20Available%20Over%2Dthe%2D Timeline of FDA Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/antimicrobial-resistance/timeline-fda-action-antimicrobial-resistance VFD: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/development-approval-process/veterinary-feed-directive-vfd USDA: imported meat passed for entry in the US by country: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lswimpe.pdf China: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/import-export/import-export-library/china#country-import-table Livestock and Meat International Trade Data: https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/livestock-and-meat-international-trade-data/ Turkey production: https://www.ers.usda.gov/newsroom/trending-topics/turkey-sector-background-statistics/ NRDC: https://www.nrdc.org/bio/david-wallinga-md/fdas-antibiotic-stewardship-plan-failing#:~:text=Four%20years%20after%20the%20FDA,in%20meaningful%2C%20lasting%20antibiotic%20stewardship. USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label Claim: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/03/06/usda-proposes-new-requirements-product-usa-label-claim#:~:text=The%20proposed%20rule%20allows%20the,processed%20in%20the%20United%20States. Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products With U.S.-Origin Claims: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/13/2023-04815/voluntary-labeling-of-fsis-regulated-products-with-us-origin-claims#:~:text=FSIS%20is%20proposing%20that%20companies,of%20the%20proposed%20regulatory%20requirements. COOL: https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/cool Organic poultry: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Poultry%20-%20Guidelines.pdf Title 21 Ch. 1 Subchapter E Part 556: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-E/part-556

Are there really only 60 harvests left in our soil? Is your diet feeding you heavy metals, microplastics, and PFAS along with your nutrients? Join us this week as we dig deep into all things soil! Email us @ [email protected] Instagram @ thehandthatfeedsus *Soil and human health: current status and future needs : https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1178622120934441 *Analysis of Mercury Content in Various types of tea (camellia sinesis) and yerba mate: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9102548/#:~:text=The%20study%20showed%20that%20the,the%20smallest%20in%20black%20tea. *Monitoring of essential and heavy metals in green tea from different geographical originis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26899031/ *Evaluations of the Joint FAO/WHO expert committee on food additives: https://apps.who.int/food-additives-contaminants-jecfa-database/Home/Chemical/3511 *Editorial: Emerging contaminants and their effect on agricultural crops: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1296252/full#:~:text=Emerging%20contaminants%20(ECs)%20in%20agriculture,EDCs)%2C%20antibiotics%2C%20hormones%2C *Plastic mulch films in agriculture: their use, environmental problems, recycling and alternatives: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/10/10/179#:~:text=However%2C%20there%20are%20risks%20to,body%20via%20the%20food%20chain. *The effects of per- & polyfluoroalkyl substances on environmental and human microorganisms and their potential for bioremediation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10549896/#:~:text=They%20affect%20microbial%20communities%20across,microbiome%20(5%E2%80%9310). *Environmental legacy of pre-Columbian Maya mercury: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2022.986119/full#:~:text=Comparing%20mercury%20determinations%20from%20pre,modern%20benchmarks%20for%20environmental%20toxicity.

Of all the things the mainstream media says is bad for us, why is the sun one of them? Is it all doom and gloom, or could there be a "light" at the end of our metaphorical tunnel? In this episode, we unpack the good, the bad, the ugly-- and dare we say the beautiful, of all things sun and shine. Join us as we dive into the history of sun protection, modern health trends, and what exactly we should be doing when we step into the light. Curiosity Corner Topics: Clean beauty and how to check its' safety, toothpaste, castor oil. Peer-Reviewed Articles: Current evidence linking polyunsaturated fatty acids with cancer risk and progression Insufficient Sun Exposure Has Become a Real Public Health Problem Photoprotection: facts and controversies Hydroxyapatite in Oral Care Products—A Review Other Articles: Sun Protection Through the Ages⁠ "⁠Sunscreen: A History⁠" ⁠UV Radiation⁠ ⁠"Does Europe have better sunscreens?"⁠ FDA Names Potentially Bad Ingredients in Sunscreen: What you need to know Products and Resources: Environmental Working Group Approved Sunscreens Credo: The Clean Beauty Hub EWG's Skin-deep Data Base Boka Toothpaste David's Toothpaste Evidence for the Topical Application of Castor Oil

Are seed oils really the devil? They've been demonized by some and lauded by others, so which is it--friend or foe? On today's episode, we dive into the sometimes conflicting data available regarding seed oils. We also discuss the historical figures-- and their conflicts of interest-- that led us to the mainstream narrative regarding these processed curiosities and the fats they replace. Come chew the fat with us! Articles for more info: *Linoleic Acid: A Narrative Review of the Effects of Increased Intake in the Standard American Diet and Associations with chronic disease *Towards Substitution of Hexane as Extraction Solvent of Food Products and Ingredients with No Regrets *A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus *Linoleic Acid Email us @ [email protected] Find Us on Instagram @ thehandthatfeedsus

Don’t worry, your imagination isn’t playing tricks on you. In this episode, we dive into the psychological trickery that is your grocery store. Everything from lighting to product placements guide your intentions and manipulate your buying habits. It’s no wonder that shopping cart is packed to the rim… Show Notes: The Surprising Way A Supermarket Changed the World: https://time.com/4480303/supermarkets-history/ The Rise of the Supermarket: https://www.americanheritage.com/rise-supermarket 8 Ways Supermarkets Make You Buy More: https://www.cspinet.org/protecting-our-health/nutrition/unhealthy-checkout/8-ways-supermarkets-make-you-buy-more How Grocery Shelves Get Stocked: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/718711109 Rounding Rules: Pricing Tips and Tricks to Make Customers Purchase Your Goods https://competera.net/resources/articles/rounding-rules-pricing-tips-and-tricks-to-make-customers-purchase-your-goods#:~:text=Even%20pricing%20refers%20to%20a,t%20have%20a%20place%2C%20though.

What happens when you bite the hand that feeds you? We’re on a mission to learn alongside you, becoming as educated as possible in all the things we’ve been told are for our own good. We aspire to cleave ourselves from the system on which we have depended. We are two suburban raised millennials that woke up to the smell of rotten roses, and are seeking to learn the skills that gave our great great great grannies independence from an industrialized system that promotes blind consumption. Join us as we discuss what brought us on this journey, and why you should hop aboard the train.  Xoxo, Chelsea and Jessica