FoodNiche Changemakers

Understanding Medically Tailored Nutrition With Alissa Wassung Nov 01, 2024

Join us as we learn more about how the Food Is Medicine Coalition is tapping into the power of food to help manage diseases and support the sick in communities with our special guest today.

Our special guest today is Alissa Wassung, the Executive Director of Food Is Medicine Coalition (FIMC), Alissa unites diverse constituencies to advance the field of medically tailored food and nutrition and promotes equitable access to these life-saving interventions through policy change, research and evaluation, and best practices. Learn more at: https://fimcoalition.org/

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Preventing Diseases With Nutrition & Lifestyle Changes With Dr Allison Collins Oct 19, 2024

In this episode, we dive into nutrition and disease prevention helping people develop a greater appreciation for the concept of food as medicine.

Dr. Allison Collins is a pediatrician, certified culinary medicine specialist, and board-certified lifestyle medicine specialist who focuses on helping children, teens, and families prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases through lifestyle changes. As Director of Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, she developed the Cook for Health program and leads intensive lifestyle medicine programs for both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Collins regularly teaches plant-forward culinary medicine classes and conducts cooking demos for patients and healthcare providers. A Fulbright Scholar and American Nutrition Society Fellow, she is affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

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Food & Heart Health With Dr. Stephen Devries Oct 04, 2024

Does food influence your heart health? Can the right nutrition really make a difference in your overall well-being? And what's the role of your physician in helping you navigate the powerful connection between food and health?

Today, we’re diving deep into these questions and more with a renowned expert who's on a mission to transform how we think about medicine and nutrition—Dr. Stephen Devries. Dr. Devries is a preventive cardiologist, an Adjunct Associate Professor of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Executive Director of the Gaples Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing nutrition and lifestyle in medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Devries shares his insights on how food can be a powerful tool for heart health, the steps we can take to improve our well-being, and why integrating nutrition into clinical practice is essential for better healthcare. From teaching at Harvard to receiving White House recognition for his leadership, Dr. Devries is at the forefront of the "food as medicine" movement, and today he’s sharing his invaluable expertise with us.

Stay tuned for a compelling conversation that could change the way you approach your health, one bite at a time!

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Introducing A New Season Of Changemakers Sep 25, 2024

Welcome to the Changemaker Podcast! This season, we’re diving deep into how the food we eat influences our health outcomes. We are bringing some of the most influential voices in the field—people who are leading the charge in creating healthier communities through the power of nutrition.

We’re thrilled to have Dr. Stephen Devries joining us this season! Dr. Devries is a preventive cardiologist and nutrition expert who’s been making a huge impact in how we integrate food into healthcare. He’s passionate about educating both patients and healthcare providers on the importance of nutrition.

Alongside Dr. Devries, we have Dr. Allison Collins, a pediatrician and culinary medicine specialist who’s dedicated to helping families improve their health through lifestyle changes. Her work focuses on empowering both kids and adults to make healthier choices every day.

Together with many more thought leaders and experts: from researchers, policy makers, innovators, food industry leaders working to boost community health through food education We’ll be exploring how food, lifestyle, and medicine intersect to transform lives. If you’re passionate about understanding how to make meaningful changes in your health—or you're just curious about how experts are using food as medicine—this season one you cannot afford to miss.

Starting the first Friday in October, a podcast, check back for new episodes every other Friday

So subscribe to this podcast and don’t forget to share with your friends as well. Be prepared to be inspired and informed by some of the most remarkable changemakers of our time!

Looking Ahead To The Next Season & Reflecting On The Last Season Jun 28, 2024

This trailer reflects on the season of Changemakers that is ending and looks ahead to what the new season holds.

Special thanks to all our guests and to all of you listeners. You have all make this season a remarkable one.

If you have any suggestions, questions or guest recommendations, do not hesitate to reach out to our team at marlet@foodniche-ed.com

Understanding The Role of Nature, Food In Optimal Diet With Dr. John La Puma Jun 14, 2024

Join us on this episode as we discuss how nature, food, and low-stress lifestyle impact not only mental health but overall health.

About Dr. John La Puma

John La Puma, MD is a board-certified internist, a professionally trained chef , and the New York Times best-selling author of seven books, including RealAge Diet (HarperCollins) with Michael Roizen, MD and REFUEL: Shed Fat, Boost Testosterone, and Pump Up Strength and Stamina (Harmony). He co-founded the popular brand ChefMD® and is considered the founder of culinary medicine, now taught in 70% of U.S. medical schools and worldwide.

With Leeza Gibbons and Joan Lunden, Dr. La Puma co-hosted the national cable weekly series “Health Corner” for Lifetime TV for five years and 120 episodes. He lectures widely on improving healthspan and longevity with food and nature, and currently stewards a regenerative certified organic farm in Santa Barbara, where he helps visitors and viewers experience gardens, nature and good food as a way of preventing and treating medical problems and creating well-being.
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About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Understanding Food, Healing and Health With Dr. Robert Graham May 31, 2024

On this episode, Dr. Graham joined us to discuss a food-first approach to medicine and healthcare.

About Guest

Dr. Graham is a Harvard-trained researcher and physician, board-certified in both Internal and Integrative Medicine, trained in Holistic and Functional Medicine, a public health scientist, health service researcher, TED speaker, food activist, and Chef. Together with his wife, Julie launched FRESH Medicine.

FRESH is an acronym for the five ingredients in their recipe to health: Food, Relaxation, Exercise, Sleep and Happiness.

Dr. Graham received a Master’s of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health while

completing three additional fellowships in General Internal Medicine and Complementary and

Integrative Medical Therapies at Harvard Medical School as well as Medical Education at Mount Auburn

Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2018, Dr. Graham became one of less than fifty doctor/chef’s

worldwide, as he obtained his culinary degree from the Natural Gourmet Institute.

Dr. Graham is a "food fighter" and a leader in the field of Integrative/Functional and Holistic Medicine

has prescribed “food as medicine” for over 20 years. Dr. Graham prescribes the "FRESH 5" for health

and healing and has witnessed many patients get off their medications and live happier, more fulfilling

lives. He is an expert in gut health and testing (SIBO, IBS, GERD, Leaky Gut), chronic disease (high blood

pressure, diabetes, depression/anxiety, obesity, back pain) prevention and autoimmune disease

(Hashimoto, arthritis, psoriasis) and management. He believes in food as medicine, is trained in herbs

and dietary supplements and when needed prescribes medications.

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Personalized Nutrition and Health Outcomes With Ashely Koff May 17, 2024

Join us in this conversation on a holistic approach to healthcare centered around personalized nutrition.

Why do some people struggle with a health outcome they desire when others easily see the desirable results? What are other factors that shape health outcomes apart from diet? To answer these questions and more, our special guest is dietitian and nutrition educator Ashley Koff.

About Guest

For 20+ years, Ashley has been helping people get and stay healthy with a truly personalized approach. During this time, Koff created tools (experiments, in-depth evaluations) to complement traditional assessments (labs, biometrics, interviews) and now wearables, to better identify what each person’s body needs.

She’s partnered with health coaches to provide the support needed to help people make their better choices, more often. This highly successful combination is known as The BNP “better not perfect” System(tm) that’s made her and her team the go-to resource for leading practitioners, businesses, media and educational organizations.

Today, Koff helms our team at The Better Nutrition Program to bring the power of the BNP system to individuals seeking better health as well as businesses who want to deliver this for their customers and employees.

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Understanding Diet, Metabolic Rate and Obesity Management With Dr. Jennifer Kuk May 03, 2024

Join us for this engaging conversation on how other important factors beyond lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise influence health outcomes.

About Dr. Kuk

Dr. Jennifer Kuk, PhD, is currently a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. She has published over 130 scientific papers, reports, and chapters related to obesity, health, and lifestyle behaviors, and is an author of the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Currently, her laboratory is investigating the relationship between obesity and health through clinical human studies and epidemiological approaches. In particular, she is interested in the characterization of the metabolically normal obesity phenotype and is currently working on factors that identify successful weight management in adult and pediatric patient populations. This work will help to clarify the most optimal weight management strategies for maintaining and improving health.

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Perspectives on The Past, Present & The Future of Food and Health With Dr. Marion Nestle Apr 19, 2024

Join us as we discuss the past, present and future of food and health innovation in the US with Dr. Marion Nestle

About Dr. Marion Nestle

Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She holds honorary degrees from Transylvania University in Kentucky and the Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York.

She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. Previous faculty positions were at Brandeis University (1968-1976) and the UCSF School of Medicine (1976-1986). From 1986-88, she was senior nutrition policy advisor in the Department of Health and Human Services and editor of the 1988 Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health.

Her research and writing examine scientific and socioeconomic influences on food choice and its consequences, emphasizing the role of food industry marketing. She is the author, co-author, or co-editor of fifteen books, several of them prize-winning, most recently Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics (2022). She has received many awards and honors, among them the 2023 Edinburgh Medal for contribution to science and society. For more information, see www.foodpolitics.com where she blogs almost daily.

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Food, Weight Loss and Health With Rachael Hartley RD Apr 05, 2024

Join us as we discuss food and weight loss with registered dietitian Rachael Hartley.

About Guest

Rachael Hartley, RD, LD, is a Boston, MA-based nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and nationally recognized food and nutrition expert. In 2014, Rachael opened her group practice specializing in intuitive eating, disordered eating and eating disorders, women's health, and digestive disorders. She is passionate about supporting other dietitians in their non-diet work and has presented multiple times at national and local dietetics conferences, and works with dietitians individually through clinical supervision. Rachael is the author of Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating, and she also runs the popular food and wellness blog The Joy of Eating. Sponsor:

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Understanding Regenerative Agriculture, Food, Soil and Health With Dr Daphne Miller Mar 22, 2024

Join us as we discuss with Dr. Miller on regenerative agriculture, the soil, traditional food, and health.

About Guest

She is a practicing family physician, science writer, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco, and Research Scientist at the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health.

Dr. Miller started the Health from the Soil Up Initiative at UC Berkeley Center for Occupational and Environmental Health to engage other health professionals in transforming our food system from the soil up. She is also Curriculum Director for Community and Integrative Medicine in the Lifelong Family Medicine Residency Program in Richmond, CA. Where she partners with Urban Tilth, a local farm, to teach doctors-in-training about the connections among food, soil, community, and health.

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

Understanding Food & Health - With Samantha Cassetty RD Mar 08, 2024

In this episode, we will be debunking some myths and misconceptions about food and nutrition with dietitian Samantha Cassetty MS RD.

About Guest

Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD is a nationally recognized food and nutrition expert, media personality, nutrition consultant, author, and regular columnist for TODAY.com. Her positive approach to balanced eating empowers clients and readers with smart strategies, approachable advice, and food and lifestyle solutions that make it easier to eat and live more healthfully.

Samantha previously served as the nutrition director for Good Housekeeping and nutrition correspondent for Drop 5 Lbs with Good Housekeeping on the Cooking Channel. She’s the co-author of Sugar Shock, and a contributor to the New York Times bestseller 7 Years Younger and the follow-up 7 Years Younger: The Anti-Aging Breakthrough Diet. She is regularly featured in top-tier media, including Shape, Real Simple, and Well + Good, and has appeared on Dr. Oz, TODAY Show, CBS Sunday Morning, and numerous other local and national shows.

Samantha also serves as a consultant to like-minded brands and commodity boards, helping to create effective messaging, developing brand-defining product guidelines, and acting as a spokesperson in the media.

You can learn more about her on www.samanthacassetty.com

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn here or on her website here

Diet Quality and Quality of Life With Dr. David Katz Feb 24, 2024

Join us on this episode as we discuss the different intricacies of food and health especially different ways to support people to know more about food and their health. Ultimately making it easier for people to eat well, live well, and improve health outcomes in our community. Our special guest today is Dr. David Katz.

About Guest

David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine, with particular expertise in nutrition.

He earned his BA at Dartmouth College (1984); his MD at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1988); and his MPH from the Yale University School of Public Health (1993). He completed

sequential residency training and board certification in Internal Medicine (1991) and Preventive Medicine/Public Health (1993).

Katz is the founder and former director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center (1998-2019) where he secured and managed roughly $40M in research funding; Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; Founder of the non-profit True Health Initiative; and Founder and CEO of Diet ID, Inc, acquired in 2023 by Tangelo, an award-winning food-as-medicine company, where he now serves as Chief Medical Officer.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine; the American College of Physicians; the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; and Morse College, Yale University.

The recipient of numerous awards for teaching, writing, and contributions to public health, Katz was a 2019 James Beard Foundation Award nominee in health journalism, has been a widely supported nominee for the position of U.S. Surgeon General, and has received three honorary doctorates. He is a 2023 recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Doctors’ World Gala. Katz has an extensive media portfolio, having served as a nutrition columnist for O, the Oprah

Magazine; an on-air contributor for ABC News/Good Morning America; and with appearances on most major news programs and contributions to most major magazines and leading newspapers, including OpEds in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

You can connect with her on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ here or on her website

Optimizing Health Through Food With Dr. Michael Fenster Feb 05, 2024

In this episode, we dive into different approaches to optimizing health through nutrition with board-certified interventional cardiologist and professional chef Dr. Michael Fenster.

Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FRSM, FSCA&I, MIANE, PEMBA, member FIDES, known to friends and fans simply as “Chef Dr. Mike,” is one of the world’s only board-certified interventional cardiologist and professional chef. He holds cross-faculty appointments at The University of Montana (College of Health and UM Medicine, School of Public Health, and Missoula College Culinary Arts Program). He currently teaches one of the country’s leading courses on Culinary Medicine at The University of Montana.

In addition to his clinical practice, he has a huge media footprint. He has had innumerable television appearances, including The Doctors and Fox National News, where he has served as a national contributor. He has hosted a national radio show, Code Delicious with Dr. Mike, featured on RadioMD, and a sponsored weekly podcast, Journeys into Quantum Food. He has done countless lectures, cooking demonstrations, and presentations, including keynote addresses for audiences as diverse as The American Heart Association and The American Culinary Federation.

He currently writes a regular column for The Center for Food As Medicine.org and previously wrote a regular column for Psychology Today. He has done a TEDx talk on culinary Medicine (The Ordinary Meal) and hosted PBS’ House Calls with Chef Dr. Mike. He has authored several books, including The Fallacy of The Calorie: Why The Modern Western Diet is Killing Us and How to Stop It (Koehler Books, 2014), Ancient Eats: The Greeks and Vikings (Koehler Books, 2016) and Food Shaman: The Art of Quantum Food (Post Hill Press, June 2018). Most recently, he was selected by The World Health Organization as one of less than 200 physicians worldwide recognized as a provider of reliable medical healthcare information (FIDES).

Chef Dr. Mike can be found on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@RealChefDrMike), and at www.chefdrmike.com. He can be reached at info@chefdrmike.com.

Currently Professor of Culinary Medicine at the University of Montana

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Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

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Trailer : Happy New Year Jan 13, 2024

Each year, people start their year strong with health and wellness goals. Some set goals to improve their dietary lifestyles. Others set fitness goals or a combination of both.

Regardless of the goals you have set for yourself this year, one thing is sure, food is important to health and having adequate information that can help you make informed choices about what you eat and on how to improve your health is something valuable we are bringing your way this season.

This season we are bringing exceptional health care professionals your way. They are physicians, dietitians, food scientists, they are thought-leaders who are working each day to improve lives. They are changemakers and I look forward to sharing their insights and how you can even engage with them with you.

We would not be leaving any stone unturned as we discuss strategies you can adopt to optimize health through nutrition, debunk myths many have held on to or share scientific insights that will open your eyes to see food in a whole new way.

Look out for a new episode every other week and share this podcast with your friends too.

Optimizing Health Through Nutrition With Dr. Deanna Minich Dec 15, 2023

In this episode, we dive deep with a leading expert in the area of nutrition to discuss all things food & health. Here, people will learn to separate the myths from the fact and learn simple and practical steps to optimize their wellness through nutrition.

DR. DEANNA MINICH is a health educator and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional medicine. Dr. Minich holds Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Human Nutrition and Medical Science, respectively, and has lectured extensively throughout the world on health topics, teaching patients and health professionals about health. She is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association and is President of the American College of Nutrition. Her passion is bringing forth a colorful whole-self approach to nourishment called Whole Detox and bridging the gaps between science, soul, and art in medicine. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com

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Innovating The Future Of Precision Medicine With Genomic Data & Intelligent Dietary Recommendations - Ranjan Sinha Dec 01, 2023

On this episode, our special guest Ranjan Sinha shares how his personal journey with health challenges led him to start a company which is focused on empowering people to improve their health by making intelligent food choices. If you have heard about precision medicine and wonder what it is all about or you may have heard about people leveraging information gathered from your microbiome analysis along with your genomic data to make dietary recommendations to improve health. Then on this episode you will learn more about it. Ranjan Sinha is the CEO & Founder of Digbi Health. To learn more about their work visit here: https://digbihealth.com/

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Leveraging Technology To Help People Eat Better With Victor Penev Nov 17, 2023

In the past few years, technology has made it easy for consumers to learn more about and their health. Helping people learn simple yet practical ways to optimize health through nutrition. On this episode will be diving into how different technology tools are being leveraged daily to help people live healthier lives. We discuss how technology can be leveraged to make informed decision, tackle food insecurity and improve overall quality of life.

Our very special guest today is Victor Penev, he is an innovator and founder at Edamam, a food technology company that provides nutrition solution to businesses in food and health. Prior to Edamam, Victor has built and sold a company, he is also an active investor.

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How Food Affects Your Mental Health With Dr. Uma Nadioo Nov 03, 2023

On this episode, we dive into the conversation on food and the way it affects our mental health with expert: Dr. Naidoo. Dr. Uma Naidoo a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist who wrote the recent national bestselling book, “This is Your Brain on Food: This is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD. She is also the author of the soon-to-be-released book: ‘CALM YOUR MIND WITH FOOD" (Release date: December 26, 2023) She founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States and is the director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at the MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Uma is regarded as the US pioneer in the ground-breaking area of Nutritional Psychiatry

She is a regular expert resource for media and has appeared in publications including the Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, goop and more, and in appearances including ABC News, Live with Kelly & Ryan, and TODAY.

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Understanding The Science Behind Nutrition, Microbiome and Weight Loss Oct 20, 2023

Have you ever been curious about microbiome, nutrition, and health? On this episode of Changemaker, we discuss with a scientist who has made a remarkable impact in understanding microbiome, nutrition, and health. Our special guest is Dr. Liping Zhao, who is a leading scientist recognized around the world for his groundbreaking work in the field of microbiome.

He is chair of Applied Microbiology at the dept of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Rutgers University. He is also the Director of the Center for Nutrition, Microbiome and Health at the New Jersey Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, At Rutgers University. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and a Senior Fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). He serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Center for Microbiome Research and Education of the American Gastroenterology Association. (https://dbm.rutgers.edu/websites/liping-zhao/)

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Innovating The Future of Food & Beverage With Sweet Proteins With Oobli CEO- Ali Wing Oct 05, 2023

On this episode, we dive into food and beverage innovation leveraging sweet proteins. Oobli CEO Ali Wing takes us into their innovative products that derive sweetness from sweet protein. There are proteins that have been isolated and explored for their sweet taste, these are all plant products that are non-carbohydrate sweeteners. Studies show that these proteins stimulate the human taste receptors but their mechanism of action is not fully understood.

Ali is currently the CEO and director of Oobli, Inc., a food technology company leveraging precision fermentation to disrupt sugar. Prior to Oobli, Ali served as the Chief Consumer Officer of Bright Health Group, EVP of Digital/Chief Brand Officer at Ascena Retail Group, Founder/CEO/ Chairwoman of Giggle, an EIR for a variety of venture-backed consumer software & technology companies & a Corporate Securities Attorney in the Silicon Valley.

Ali holds a dual JD / MBA from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Ali has completed Harvard Business School’s 2020/2021 Corporate Governance Certificate Program & was recognized among Women's Inc. Top 100 Corporate Board of Directors in 2019.

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Expanding American Pantry Staples With Soom CEO - Amy Zitelman Sep 23, 2023

Our special guest on this episode is the Co-founder and CEO of Soom Foods. Soom Foods is a purveyor of globally inspired pantry staples with sesame seeds and tahini as the main ingredients. The company was founded by 3 sisters driven by a mission to expand the American palette to exotic and nourishing ingredients. Amy was named Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018 and has been featured in New York Times, Washington Post, Food & Wine, Forbes, Cooking Light
To learn more about Sooms visit here>> https://soomfoods.com/

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Regulating Innovative Food Products In The US - Dr. Keefe, Director, Office of Additive Safety, FDA Sep 13, 2023

Our special guest on this episode is the director at the Office of Food Additive Safety at the FDA, Dr. Dennis Keefe. This conversation was recorded at the Global Food Health Innovation Summit, 2020. The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices, and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. FDA regulates all foods and food ingredients introduced into or offered for sale in interstate commerce, with the exception of meat, poultry, and certain processed products regulated by the U.S. There are regulatory agencies that ensure consumer safety by regulating the entrance of innovative foods or food ingredients into the marketplace. Take a listen.

Special Summer Series: Understanding Policies, Governance & Food Security By Kate Mackenzie -NYC Mayor's Office Aug 24, 2023

This episode is a continuation of our special summer series. Here we share the presentation by Kate Mackenzie, the Executive Director at the NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy. She shared how they work with profit and non-profit organizations to ensure food security and a healthier food system for their constituents.

This is part of the presentations at the FoodNiche Summit 2023.

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Special Summer Series: The Science Behind Safe, Healthy & Sustainable Food Innovation Aug 19, 2023

Consumer demand is creating shifts in food innovation with healthier and sustainable products as a primary focus. These shifts call for science-backed innovative strategies across the value chain, from R&D to production to packaging to distribution. Panelists will discuss examples of disruptive innovation taking place to address evolving consumer needs. They will also share their perspectives on scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies that are most likely to differentiate the winners from losers in the fast-growing movement toward healthy, sustainable food innovation.

Speakers:

Anabelle Broadbent Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, Verde Ops

Martin Slayne Ph.D., VP of Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Ingredion

Duncan Aust Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, AgroFresh

Ellen Jorgensen, Ph.D., Co-founder & Director, Aanika Biosciences

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Special Summer Series: Prioritizing Sustainability and Consumer Well-being in Global Food Innovation Aug 05, 2023

This summer series focuses on sharing engaging conversations by thought leaders at the FoodNiche Summit 2023.

There is a growing consumer focus on how to optimize health through nutrition while embracing sustainable food practices. Join our panelists to evaluate how brands can effectively balance both priorities in developing new, innovative, nourishing, and tasty products. Panelists will share success stories centered on bringing new products to market that are better for humans and for the environment. They will also examine the key considerations and enablers for consumer acceptance and commercial viability of these products.

Speakers:
Megan McIlroy, Director, Innovation R & D
KraftHeinz
Kevin Benmoussa, EVP
Aleph Farms
Matt Weiss, CEO
RIND Snacks
Trish Thomas, CEO and Co-founder
Every Body Eat

Special Summer Series: Investing In Innovation- Accelerating Healthy & Sustainable Food Movement Jul 26, 2023

On this episode, we share a panel conversation from the 2023 NYC edition of the FoodNiche Summit on investment in food.

Sustained investor interest is critical for accelerating food innovation.

The panel will examine how investor appetite has evolved with the growing movement towards sustainability and food as medicine. They will also explore how to keep investors’, innovators’, and consumers’ interests aligned amidst further changes in the food industry.

Speakers:

Anne Greven, Strategic Finance Leader and former Global Head of Food and Agribusiness Innovation, Rabobank International

Jenn Smith, Director,
Center for Regional Economic Advancement,
Cornell University

Bunmi Olayanju, Strategic Finance Leader, Investor & Co-founder, FoodNiche

Ben Fishman,
Chairman, Regenified LLC and Former Managing Director, Continental Grain

Henry Gordon-Smith, Founder and CEO,
Agritecture

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Changemaker Special Series: Shaping the Future of Food Innovation through Collaboration - FoodNiche Summit NYC Jul 03, 2023

On this episode, we will be sharing a panel conversation that took place at the FoodNiche Summit NYC on May 30th, 2023.

Accelerating food innovation requires cross-sector collaboration. From technology companies providing insights to guide innovation to consumer goods companies leveraging consumer insights and R&D capabilities to develop innovative products, ongoing collaboration is crucial in driving healthier and sustainable food innovation. Our panelists will discuss how industry players (e.g. consumer goods producers, consumer insights companies, retailers and academic innovation labs) can effectively collaborate to accelerate food innovation. Panelists will also discuss successful models of collaboration that are already in place, impediments to and opportunity areas for cross-sector collaboration to fast-track food innovation.

Speakers:

Alon Chen, Chief Executive Officer,
Tastewise

Kevin E. McCurdy, Global CPG Partner Segment Leader, Amazon

Eric Beringause, Chief Executive Officer,
Winland Foods

Jonathan Deutsch, Professor & Director,
Drexel Food Innovation Lab

Deane Sullivan, Manager, Multicultural & Local,
Stop & Shop Supermarkets’ Corporate Office

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Special Summer Series: Visionary Leaders Share Insights At FoodNiche Summit. Jun 23, 2023

This summer we are publishing a special edition of the changemaker podcast. On May 30th, 2023 we hosted the FoodNiche Summit at Cornell Tech University bringing together visionary leaders in food, food tech, food science and innovation leaders as well as investors together. Our goal was to have thought-provoking conversation on how to tackle some of the most difficult problems in our food system. We will be sharing these conversations with you.

To wet your appetite, this episode, shares a short snippet from the presentation by Kate Mackenzie, the executive director at the NYC Mayor’s office of food policy. Where she highlighted some of the opportunities for partnership between public and private sectors

Training The Next Generation of Food Innovators With Dr. Jonathan Deutsch- Drexel Food Lab May 19, 2023

On this episode our special guest is focused on shaping the future of food by training and mentoring the next generation of food industry innovators. He is Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, CHE, CRC, is professor in the Departments of Food and Hospitality Management and Nutrition Sciences at Drexel University and a certified hospitality educator.

Before moving to Drexel, Deutsch built the culinary arts program at Kingsborough Community College, City University of New York (CUNY) and the PhD concentration in food studies at the CUNY Graduate Center and School of Public Health.

At Drexel, he is the founding director of the Drexel Food Lab, a culinary innovation and food product research and development lab focused on solving real world food system problems in the areas of sustainability, health promotion and access.

He was the James Beard Foundation Impact Fellow, leading a national curriculum effort on food waste reduction for chefs and culinary educators and was named a Food Waste Warrior by Foodtank. He is the author or editor of eight books including Barbecue: A Global History (with Megan Elias), Culinary Improvisation, and Gastropolis: Food and Culture in New York City (with Annie Hauck-Lawson) and numerous articles in journals of food studies, public health and hospitality education.

He earned his PhD in Food Studies and Food Management from New York University (2004), his culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America (AOS, Culinary Arts, 1997), and is a proud alumnus of Drexel University (BS, Hospitality Management, 1999). A classically trained chef, Deutsch worked in a variety of settings including food product development, small luxury inns and restaurants. When not in the kitchen, he can be found behind his tuba.

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Innovating Unsweetened Flavored Water With Kara Goldin, Founder Hint Apr 21, 2023

On this episode we will be discussing healthier beverage innovation with Kara Goldin

Kara Goldin is the founder of Hint. She turned her unsweetened flavor water into one of the most successful businesses of our time. She has been named on different prestigious lists such as Fast Company’s Most creative people in business, Fortune’s most powerful women entrepreneur, EY Entrepreneur of the year for Northern California

She is the author of the book Undaunted: overcoming doubts and doubters.

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Mission-Driven Food Innovation With Seth Goldman Mar 23, 2023

On this episode we will be discussing mission driven food innovation with one of the leading innovators in food and beverage industry: Seth Goldman. On this episode, Seth shares his journey, his lessons, vision and mission.

Seth Goldman is Co-Founder of Eat the Change®, a brand that empowers consumers to make dietary choices aligned with their concerns around climate and health. Eat the Change® recently launched Just Ice Tea, a line of organic bottled tea to go along with the company’s mushroom jerky and carrot snacks. Seth is also co-founder of PLNT Burger, a plant-based quick-serve restaurant and of Honest Tea, his first beverage company which started in 1998. He is the Chair of the board of Beyond Meat.

He has been recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, BevNET Person of the Year, and Partnership for Healthier America’s CEO of the Year. Seth and his wife, Julie Farkas, have also launched ETC Impact, which is a donating $1.25M over three years into non-profit organizations that educate and inspire consumers to make climate- conscious choices with their diet.

He is a graduate of Harvard College and the Yale School of Management. Seth is a co-author of The New York Times bestselling comic book, Mission in a Bottle.

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Changemaker Video Trailer - Save The Date March 24th, 2023 Mar 07, 2023

The Changemaker podcast will be launching in a few weeks.

We are excited about the lineup we have, remarkable people that have created new categories.

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Special Announcement: Changes To Food & Health Talks Dec 30, 2022

This short trailer was recorded to express our heartfelt gratitude to our team and also make a special announcement.

In 2023, Food + Health talks will be rebranding and relaunching, while the focus is still the food industry and the people improving. The podcast will be relaunching with a broader vision to share the stories of changemakers revolutionizing the food industry. Who they are, what they are doing and factors that have shaped their journey up till now. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of changemakers that build on the foundation set by these current leaders. Stay tuned and look out for more information soon. We are excited about what we have in the pipeline and we look forward to sharing more information with you.

Leveraging Technology & Nutrition To Manage Stress With MyAir Dec 24, 2022

Managing stress is an important topic and more integral part of our conversation after experiencing two years of a global pandemic. On this episode we will be dividing deep tp learn how a company is leveraging technology and nutrition to relieve stress. Our guest today is Rachel Yarcony, prior to founding the company MyAir, Rachel had more than 20 years corporate experience working with companies such as Nestle and some pharmaceutical companies as well.

Rachel won the Grand Effie twice for leading effective and break thorough innovation and holds B.A. in Psychology from Tel-Aviv University and MBA (with honor) from ESG France. She founded MyAir creating a personalized nutrition solution for stress management. According to the company, MyAir helps foster stress resilience through nutrition and data-driven insights. The company offers smart-wellness scientifically proven stress reduction platform for measuring, managing, and relieving stress, leading to healthier organizations from the inside out. learn more here>>http://myair.ai

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A Mission To Empower People To Improve Health Through Food | Caroline Beckman Dec 09, 2022

The special guest on this episode is passionate about creating impact in communities through her innovation. She is Caroline Beckman, the founder and CEO of Nouri a microbiome health company developing consumer products for digestive, immune and brain health. Prior to Nouri, Caroline has founded, advised and invested in over 10 food and beverage companies. Caroline is excited to be introducing her new venture Nouri, a company created to deliver gut health solutions that empower consumers to take a proactive approach to their health.

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Understanding The Science Behind Cell Cultivated Fish With Dr. Cohen Nov 04, 2022

Meat we buy at the grocery store in a few years from now may be very different from what many of us grew up with. You may have heard about cell cultivated fish and wondered what it is and how it is created. On this episode we will dive into the science of cell cultivated meat with our special guest Dr. Cohen. He is the R & D Director at Wanda Fish. He has over 15 years of extensive experience in stem cell, genomic engineering, and their applications for the Biomedical and AgTech fields. Prior to Wanda Fish, he led the research at eggXYt, focusing on stem cells and gene-editing technologies to promote livestock welfare and health.

Dr. Cohen did his postdoctoral fellowship in the lab of Prof. Rudolf Jaenisch at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research and MIT, where he developed novel platforms to study human development and diseases using pluripotent stem cells. Dr. Cohen was awarded his PhD. from the Hebrew University, where he investigated the pluripotency and differentiation mechanisms of human stem cells.

To learn more about innovations at Wanda Fish, visit here: https://wandafish.com/

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Plant-Based Food Innovation With Elysabeth Alfano _ VegTech™ Invest Nov 04, 2022

On this episode, our special guest is an advocate and investor passionate about advancing plant-based food innovation. She is Elysabeth Alfano, the CEO of VegTech™ Invest , the advisor to the world’s first and only Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV. With EATV, VegTech™ Invest has created a completely new impact asset class: plant-based innovation and alternative in the capital markets. The company has also launched the industry benchmark index, VegTech™ Plant-based Innovation & Alternative Proteins Index. Elysabeth is a plant-based industry expert and speaks globally on the intersection of sustainability and

our global food supply system, including recently at the U.N. Global Leaders Compact Summit. Having started her career at Kellogg’s working on Special K and Frosted Mini-Wheats, Elysabeth is the CEO of Plant Powered Consulting, and advises multinationals and C-Suite Executives on the industry landscape, direction and whitespaces. Finally, Elysabeth hosts the Plant based Business Hour , which features the CEOs and thought leaders in the industry. The Plant based Business Hour is considered, “The Gold Standard” for those who want to understand, participate in, and capitalize on this secular trend. LinkedIn here.

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Leveraging Knowledge Of Breast Milk For Bio-Functional Protein Innovation With Maya Ashkenazi | Dr. Julia Olayanju Oct 21, 2022

For centuries, breast milk has been described as the best diet for a new born. Breast milk is known for its protective health benefits. A company is tapping into this knowledge to identify similar protein from other sources. Maolac discovery platform identifies & matches proteins that have more than 95% similarity to breast milk. Their goal is to harness the benefits of mother’s milk by sourcing pre-designed protein complexes found in breast milk from bovine colostrum. To discuss this and more is Dr. Maya Ashkenazi, Founder and CEO Maolac. To learn more about Maolac, visit here: https://www.maolac.com/

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Microalgae And Alternate Protein Innovation With Yonatan Golan | Dr. Julia Olayanju Oct 07, 2022

Microalgae are microorganisms which were used as food in ancient civilizations. These microorganisms which are found in seawater or freshwater are capable of performing photosynthesis and have more than 25,000 species identified. On this episode we continue our conversation on alternative protein innovation by discussing microalgae with Yonatan Golan, the Co-founder and CEO of Brevel.

In this episode we will learn the different benefits microalgae has to offer and how this can be leverage to support sustainable and healthy protein consumption. Yonatan has been leading Brevel's growth from a small startup to a global innovative player in the microalgae industry, raising more than $9M and winning various awards and global recognition. Prior to Brevel, he co-founded and managed a food co-op with more than 400 member-workers for 4 years between 2012-2016 and led it through its profitability and growth stages. He holds an MSc in biophysics with a publication in Nature on his work in immune T-cells physics.

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Innovating Alternate Protein Sources Using Fruit Fly Larvae With Eran Gronich Sep 23, 2022

The rapid rate of innovation in the alternate protein space has been quite remarkable. It is important to understand the details of what these innovative companies are doing. As part of the series capturing sustainability focused innovation in food, we will be discussing insect based protein solutions. Our special guest on this episode Eran Gronich, the Founder & CEO at Flying Spark.

To learn more about Flying Spark, visit here: https://www.flyingspark.com/

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Leveraging CRISPR-Based Technology For Early Sex Determination In Poultry, Reducing Waste In Egg Production Sep 09, 2022

Billions of male chicks are culled every year by poultry farmers, can this be avoided. Our guest on this episode is the founder & CEO of eggXYT Yehuda Elram . eggXYT is a company focused on reducing waste in egg production by leveraging CRISPR-based technology for sex determination, helping farmers determine the sex before the chick is hatched.

In this episode, the sustainability problems eggXYT is trying to solve and the science behind their innovation is discussed. To learn more about eggXYT, visit them here:https://www.eggxyt.com/

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Driving Sustainability and Transparency In Food | Christina Lampert Sep 02, 2022

Transparency is much needed today as dynamic innovation takes place in the food industry. On this episode, Christina Lampert joins us to discuss this topic in details sharing her story, her work and the future she envisions for the food industry. Lampert is the Director of Growth & Innovation at HowGood and founder at The Sustennial Network. With expertise in data-driven marketing strategies and circular design, Christina helps brands and retailers harness the power of data to build the business case for sustainability.

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Plant-Based Alternate Protein Innovation With Dan Reigler | Food + Health Talks Aug 26, 2022

As many more people explore alternate protein sources for different seasons. Innovators are also leveraging their experiences and expertise to uniquely approach alternate protein product development. In this episode the founder and CEO of Karana shares how they are innovating in the space with Jackfruit.

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Dan Reigler is the Co-Founder of KARANA, a Singapore and US based company that makes meat from whole plants. Always extremely passionate about both food and sustainability, for the last decade he has developed a deep knowledge of the agriculture, food tech, and financial inclusion sectors.

In 2018 after connecting with co-founder, Blair Crichton, the two were inspired by a mutual love of the rising food tech space and biodiversity to start KARANA in Singapore. Just three years later, it has a suite of jackfruit based "meat" products available in two international cities with a third launch upcoming later in 2021.

Dan has a BA in International Studies from the University of North Carolina and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

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Optimizing Health Through Nutrition With Dr. Deanna Minich Aug 12, 2022

This is the final episode of season 2 and in this episode a conversation on optimizing health through nutrition is reshared. For as many that are re-evaluating their wellness goals as we wrap up the first quarter of the year. There are valuable tips shared by Dr. Minich worth listening to.

DR. DEANNA MINICH is a health educator and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional medicine. Dr. Minich holds Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Human Nutrition and Medical Science, respectively, and has lectured extensively throughout the world on health topics, teaching patients and health professionals about health. She is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association and is President of the American College of Nutrition. Her passion is bringing forth a colorful whole-self approach to nourishment called Whole Detox and bridging the gaps between science, soul, and art in medicine. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com

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Fermentation & Alternate Protein Innovation With Dr. Jasmin Ravid - Kinoko-Tech Jul 29, 2022

Fermentation is a potent biochemical process that has been used in food production for centuries. Today, scientist are tapping into this powerful process to create nourishing protein products. On this episode, Dr. Jamin Ravid, the Co-founder of Kinoko-Tech joins me to discuss this powerful innovation and the future they envision.

About Dr. Ravin

Dr. Ravid is a scientist and innovator with a Bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences and a PhD in Plant Sciences. She teamed up with other scientists to create Kinoko-Tech. To learn more about the company, visit here: https://kinoko-tech.com/

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Innovating Egg Production To Reduce Waste & Promote Sustainability -SOOS Jul 15, 2022

As more people look for ways to add nourishing food items to their diet in a way that ensures sustainability for generations to come. Innovators are also working to tackle challenges in our supply chain. Join this conversation with food industry leaders Yael Alter and Efrat Petel of SOOS, where they share their approach to increasing egg production and reducing waste through poultry sex reversal. Yael is an industry veteran and ex-CEO of a global poultry and agricultural projects. She founded SOOS after meeting an innovator and co-founder Nashat Haj Mohammad at an industry event.

Efrat Petel is an author of "The Integrated Table" and the Managing Director of SOOS in US. To learn more about SOOS visit them here: http://www.soos.org.il/

Understanding Personalized Nutrition And The Future Of Personalized Medicine With Dr. Mariëtte Abrahams Jul 01, 2022

On this episode of food and health talks we discussed personalized nutrition in details with the goal of helping audience understand what it is and how it might shape the future of healthcare. Our special guest today is Mariëtte Abrahams is the CEO and founder of Qina an agile consultancy and platform that specializes in Personalized nutrition. Qina's mission is to develop the next generation of nutrition solutions that have a real health impact and benefit all by providing strategic guidance, domain expertise and mixed methodology research. Mariette has been working in the clinical and medical nutrition industry for over 20 years. She holds a BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics, an MBA and a PhD. She currently lives in sunny Portugal with her husband and two children. Visit Qina at https://www.qina.tech/

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Strategies To Promoting Healthier & Sustainable Food Innovation With Dr Tahiri Jun 24, 2022

On this episode we will be discussing food innovation and how we can change the food landscape, opening doors for healthier and sustainable food products. I will be discussing with an expert who also works with innovators to bring new food products to the shelves Dr. Maha Tahiri. Dr Tahiri holds a PhD in nutrition and is best known for developing game-changing strategies that translate science and technology into business opportunities. Currently, Maha is an adjunct professor of Nutrition at Tufts University, and CEO at Nutrition Sustainability Strategies LLC, a boutique consulting firm supporting early-stage start-ups and multibillion-dollar companies aiming to improve the food system. Previously Maha was Chief Health & Wellness Officer at General Mills. To work with learn more visit here>>https://nutritionsustainability.com/

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Driving Intelligent Food Innovation With Riana Lynn Jun 17, 2022

On this episode, we discuss how by leveraging technology, food companies can learn to integrate ingredients in food products in a way that brings the best outcomes for consumers. Our special for this episode is Riana Lynn. Riana is a biologist turned entrepreneur . She is the founder & CEO at Journey Foods, a food tech company that helps food companies launch better food and monitor portfolios with amazing ease. Prior to her role at Journey foods, she spent 2 years in the Obama White house, worked at Google and her accomplishments have been featured on several platforms such as CNBC, Forbes and others.

Prebiotics & Healthier Snack Innovation With Kara Landau RDN Jun 03, 2022

The conversation in this episode builds on earlier conversation on microbiome and overall health with our special guest Kara Landau RDN. Here Kara discusses prebiotics, explains what it is, how it affects our health and how she is innovating to make it easier for people to incorporate prebiotics in their diet.

About Kara Landau

Kara Landau “The Prebiotic Dietitian” is an Australian Registered Dietitian, Author, and Founder of the prebiotic gut health brand - Uplift Food – Good Mood Food, based in New York City, USA.

A previous spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia, and now the nutrition advisor and media representative for the Global Prebiotic Association, Kara specializes in the connection between diet, gut health and mood, and the vital role of prebiotics for wellbeing.

Regularly requested to provide expert opinion on gut health and entrepreneurship in the USA & Australia, Kara can be found quoted throughout titles such as Forbes, Shape, Elle, Elite Daily, Bustle, Womens Health, Mens Health, Readers Digest, MSN, and more;

Together with taking the stage to present at industry events across the globe, including Expo West (USA), Supply Side West (USA), Healthy Ingredients (EU), The Microbiome Movement (USA), Naturally Good (AUS), Probiota (EU) and more.

Founding Uplift Food – Good Mood Food: Dietitian created functional food brand to focus exclusively on the mood supportive benefits of gut healthy prebiotics, Kara successfully lead the company to receive the first ever minority investment from Mondelez Internationals SnackFutures new venture arm in 2019, and has released both the Daily Uplifter powdered supplement, together with the Gut Happy Cookies™, Prebiotic Bliss Bites™ and Prebiotic Puff™ functional snacking lines.

Kara is on mission it to continue to educate, inspire, and make eating a prebiotic rich diet easy and enjoyable to all those that she can encounter.

Qualifications:

Bachelor Nutrition and Dietetics (Monash University, VIC) – APD, AN
Masters Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Swinburne University of Technology, VIC) - MEI
Certificate III & IV in Fitness (Australian Fitness Academy, VIC)

To learn more, and connect with Kara:

Website: https://www.upliftfood.com/

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Sustainability and Food Innovation With Joni Kindwall-Moore May 20, 2022

On this episode of Food + Health Talks we discussed sustainability and food innovation with Joni Kindwall-Moore.

About Joni Kindwall-Moore

Joni began her life in rural Oregon. As a young adult, she pursued a career in the sciences earning a degree in Botany from the University of Montana with an emphasis in botanical chemistry and pharmacology. She then went on to complete a second Bachelors's in Nursing from SUNY Binghamton. She had the unique opportunity to work in research labs ranging from soil sciences to neuroscience and ethnopharmacology.

Joni has always been passionate about healthy eating, cooking, gardening, nature, ecology, travel, and history. When her kids were little, her life turned upside-down after discovering that multiple food sensitivities and allergies were making her family sick. Most of the gluten-free baked goods and flours in the market were lacking in taste, texture, and whole-grain nutrition. Almost all of the products on the market were full of sugar, eggs, dairy and lots of gums or binders. Joni also saw the daily reality of diet-related disease in her work as an ICU nurse. So much of the death, suffering, and expense was merely the result of a broken food system so she decided to leave the bedside to dedicate to making a change in our food sector.

Joni was able to create incredible grain-based foods from whole grains that were naturally vegan and gluten-free. She set out to build a brand that would not only impact our Nation’s food system by making it healthier and inclusive, but also to help to combat the food and agricultural practices that contributed to the current epidemic of allergies in the first place. She is the founder at Snacktivist Foods

She sees a huge opportunity in the reinvention of America’s favorite foundational foods, making them better for the health of our bodies and the health of the planet through regenerative agriculture and innovation. Connect with Snacktivist Foods here: snacktivistfoods.com

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2021 Highlight: How Important Is Gut Health To Overall Health? May 06, 2022

This is the final episode for the year, and as the COVID-19 pandemic takes a new turn with a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, wellness is at the forefront of people's minds. On this episode I briefly highlight some of the important conversations we have had this year focused on wellness and the role of food with this. From immune health to reproductive health to mental health, experts point to microbiota and the role of gut health to overall health. This episode highlights these conversations and research work in the field to help listeners better understand what microbiota is and how it supports the body or can lead to risk of disease.

This episode was recorded by Dr. Julia Olayanju

Food Allergy Prevention In Children With Meenal Lele May 06, 2022

On this episode of Food + Health Talks we discuss preventing food allergies in children with Meenal Lele as she shares how her personal experience led her on a unique journey.

She is the author of "The Baby and the Biome. She is also the founder & CEO of Lil Mixins, an early allergen introduction solution. Meenal has been a medical researcher for 20 years, and has a chemical engineering and business degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Meenal is focused on bringing an end to the food allergies that affect 40 million Americans, like her son. In this conversation, Meenal Lele discusses the relationship between early life and the human microbiome.

You can learn more about Lil Mixin, their research and products here: https://www.lilmixins.com/ and here: https://www.lilmixins.com/pages/resource-hub

To get your copy of the soon to be released book, The Baby and The Biome, visit here>> https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Biome-Inside-Secret-Health/dp/B09RYRHYT7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33K6V7LMSWPA2&keywords=The+baby+and+the+biome&qid=1662081507&sprefix=the+baby+and+the+biome%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1

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Understanding How Food Affects Mental Health - Dr. Uma Naidoo Apr 22, 2022

Join us for this conversation on food and the way it affects our mental health with expert: Dr. Naidoo. Dr. Uma Naidoo a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef and nutrition specialist who wrote the recent national bestselling book, “This is Your Brain on Food.” She founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States and is the director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of Nutritional & Lifestyle Psychiatry at the MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Uma is regarded as the US pioneer in the ground-breaking area of Nutritional Psychiatry

She is a regular expert resource for media and has appeared in publications including the Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, goop and more, and in appearances including ABC News, Live with Kelly & Ryan, and TODAY.

Improving Nutrient Density In Food With Dan Kittredge | Bionutrient Institute Apr 08, 2022

Many of us care deeply about the quality of produce we put on the table every day. Some of us are even curious to know what can be done to ensure nutrient dense food products are readily available for purchase when needed. On this episode we will be discussing nutrient dense produce, and how we can ensure nutrient dense food produce is consistently available to us and to our future generation for years to come. My special guest today is Dan Kittredge, he is the Executive Director at the Bionutrient Institute and BioNutrient Food Association, a non-profit whose mission is to “increase quality in the food supply.” Known as one of the leading proponents of “nutrient density,” Dan works to demonstrate the connections between soil health, plant health, and human health

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Strategies To Prevent Global Food Crisis Post-COVID-19 - With Richard Lackey, World Food Bank Mar 25, 2022

Food scarcity was a reality many faced during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. What are some of the lessons we can learn from this crisis? How can we prevent future problems when disaster strikes? In this conversation, Richard Lackey, Chairman of World Food Bank dives deep into the conversation on how we can learn from this situation and build resilience into our food system.

Personalized Nutrition : Debunking The Myths, Highlighting The Facts Mar 11, 2022

In this engaging conversation recorded at the Global Food Health Summit, a panel of experts clarify some of the ambiguities that exist when it comes to food and health. The conversations centers around helping people better understand how food impacts theirs and also debunk the prevailing myths that people hold on to.

Conversation was led by Victor Penev, CEO, Edamam; Deanna Minich PhD, Nutrition Expert & Author; Rick Weiss, CEO, Viocare; and Mory Bahr.

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence To Understand Consumer Food Preference - Alon Chen (Tastewise) Feb 25, 2022

On this episode we discuss the future of food innovation with our special guest Alon Chen. Alon is the founder of Tastewise: a company that collects billions of data points across social media, recipes and menus to understand consumer needs. Tastewise works with leading food brands to guide intelligent food and beverage innovation. In this episode Alon shares his journey, the work they are doing at Tastewise and shares his insight on consumer behavior and food trends. He discusses the direction of innovation in the food industry as well.

Promoting Food Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability - Dr. Anabelle Morales-Droz (Fusion Farms) Feb 11, 2022

On this episode we will be discussing food innovation approaches that makes fresh farm produce available in areas with limited access . Our special guest isFood Scientist/Pathogenic Microbiologist/Biochemist with a proven record of achievement in government (NASA & USDA), academia, and private industry. A global leader and internationally recognized pathogenic food microbiologist. Food science, food safety/quality, biochemistry, nutrition science, and plant-based/cell-based alternative proteins technologies expert. Experienced, technically strong researcher and hands-on implementer. Additionally, has over eight years of teaching experience at the college level. Bilingual: English and Spanish. 100% whole-foods-plant-based and vegan.

Understanding The Importance of Nutrition To Reproductive Health In Women | Dr. Betsy Greenleaf Jan 28, 2022

On this episode we will be discussing the impact of nutrition on reproductive health, especially for women. If you have ever wondered how your diet affects your reproductive health at different life stages. Our special guest today dives deep into this topic with us today. She is Dr. Betsy Greenleaf. She is a gynecologist and the first female in the United States to become board certified in Urogynecology. She is a distinguished fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a board examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is the founder of Greenleaf Health & Wellness, The Pelvic Institute. You can visit her here: greenleafbewell.com

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Optimizing Your Gut Health With Good Nutrition With Dr. Krista Imre Jan 14, 2022

On this episode we will be expanding our understanding of food and its impact on gut health. If you have been curious to understand how the food you eat impacts your digestive system and overall gut health. It is important to note that the information shared on this episode is for educational purposes only to enhance your knowledge of food and your health.

About Dr. Krista Imre: Naturopathic medicine became the natural choice for Dr. Krista after she struggled with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome as a teenager and was told all she could do was take medications for life. Being raised in a family full of conventional doctors she realized that some important things were missing from the current medical system- education and hope. Dr. Krista strives to cultivate the physiological, mental, and spiritual beauty that naturally resides within us all. Dr. Krista loves to uncover the mystery that makes each one of us unique and to tailor her recommendations to resonate with your specific circumstances. She utilizes nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, nutraceuticals, Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, movement, art, and much more.

Dr. Krista grew up in the mountains of Northern California. She attended Waldorf schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Dr. Krista then travelled to Pennsylvania where she studied Environmental Science, Sociology and Pre-Medicine at Bryn Mawr College. She received her Naturopathic doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Krista also completed training as an Ayurvedic Yoga Consultant and a Pelvic Floor Therapist during her years in medical school. To learn more visit here: https://www.naturemedicineclinic.com/

Can We Leverage Technology To Understand Nutrition-Focused Disease Management?| With Mory Bahr Jan 07, 2022

You may have seen apps that promise to guide you to make exceptional dining choices to better manage your health challenges. Have you ever been curious about how this really works? Well, you are not the only one. Our special guest Mory Bahr, the Founder & CEO at Personal Remedies will be sharing insights on these innovation with us on this episode. Mory Bahar is an engineer turned innovator as well as an advocate in food and health. He is dedicated to prevention, management and reversal of chronic illnesses through nutrition education. He is the founder and CEO at personal remedies. To learn more about his work visit here>>https://personalremedies.com/

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Understanding Global Food and Health Innovation Trends With Melanie Bartelme -Mintel Dec 31, 2021

On this episode, Melanie Bartelme, Global Food Analyst at Mintel joins us for an engaging conversation on food industry trends. We discussed factors that are driving change in the food industry and how the global pandemic we are experiencing will shape what we see on the grocery shelves in the coming months. We also discussed what the future holds as many of us long to see healthier and sustainable food/beverage products on the shelves.

Melanie Bartelme, a global food analyst at Mintel and also a trendspotter. She is an expert at analyzing data to understand consumer demands and predict market trends. You can connect with her on twitter @MelanieBartelme

How To Innovate Food Intelligently Post-COVID-19 Crisis Dec 03, 2021

In the final episode of this season, Julia Olayanju shares her perspective on key factors that have driven change and innovation in the past and how COVID-19 pandemic can serve as a trigger for massive change for a better food system

Understanding Food Innovation and Consumer Safety In The US With Dr. Dennis Keefe Nov 19, 2021

With every innovation in food there are policies and regulation that ensures consumer safety in the US, what are these policies? What are steps that innovators must take to ensure consumer safety. In this episode, we discuss with the Director of the Office Of Food Additive Safety at the U.S Food and Drug Administration. This episode include excerpts from the fireside chat that took place at the FoodNiche Global Health Summit last year. In this conversation Dr. Keefe, he shares how they work with innovators to ensure consumer safety and more.

Alternate Protein Sources : Innovating Intelligently & Successfully At Scale Nov 05, 2021

In the past few years we have witnessed innovation in the alternate protein industry with new products emerging on the shelves on a regular basis.

This episode creates opportunity for people to learn more about the different new and innovative sources of protein, potential problems and how to handle them.

This is a panel conversation recorded at the Foodniche Global Health Summit 2021. The panel conversation by a panel of experts includes:

David Benzaquen Partner, Impossible Plants.
Mark Driscoll, Founder and Executive Director, Tasting The Future.
Dr. Anabelle Broadbent, CEO, Verde Ops.
Kristie Middleton, VP Business Development, Rebellyous Foods

This episode is bought to you by FoodNicher.com : where innovators and food industry leaders connect to promote their business, expand their network and leverage their expertise to promote their brand.

Malnutrition: Understanding The Problem & How To Tackle It - With Sharman Russell Oct 08, 2021

In this episode we discuss Sharman Russell's research into malnutrition with the goal of understanding how to drive positive change. What is malnutrition? How prevalent is this in our community? What are we doing to tackle the issues? What can parents do to tackle this problem? These questions and more are the focus of this episode. Malnutrition is not something unique to developing countries alone, it is a problem millions of children in America deal with today and it is a problem with need to tackle now.

A Conversation On How Food Brands Are Innovating To Meet Consumer Needs For Healthier Products- Dr. Karin Van Het Hof - PepsiCo Sep 24, 2021

As health awareness increase and more consumers look to optimize their health by paying attention to what they eat, the market place is changing. Reports by persistence market research projected that phytochemical market will grow by 4.7% year over year to a $5.2 billion by 2019, as curiosity and scientific discovery of health benefits of these compounds increase. What does the future hold with regards to beverage innovation? As health awareness increase and consumer preferences shift to favor “good for you” products, how will the industry change in the coming years to integrate phytochemicals and reduce sugar and synthetic additives?

In this episode, Dr. Karin Van Het Hof, Snr. Director of Research and Development at PepsiCo joins us to share about her work and how PepsiCo is innovating to meet consumer needs for healthier products.

Tackling Childhood Obesity : Practical Steps Anyone Can Take To Help Sep 10, 2021

In this episode we are discussing the how parents, grandparents, teachers ...everyone can educate and inspire the next generation to make healthier dining choices.

The episode starts by discussing why it is important to prioritize nutrition education. This episode also shares practical steps that can help children learn and make healthier dining choices. Two young boys also joined the conversation to share practical ways parents and teachers can help children learn to make healthier food choices.

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Expert Panel : Food As Medicine - Understanding The Facts And Debunking The Myths Aug 27, 2021

You may have heard the term food as medicine repeatedly and not sure exactly what it means. In this episode you will listen to a panel of experts discuss the fundamental of food and how people can create healthier lives by understanding their body. They will discuss in practical terms how people can learn about their body leveraging technology and how food choices play important role in health outcomes.

This panel conversation was recorded at the FoodNiche Global Health Summit 2021.

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence To Enhance Personalized Nutrition With Victor Chapela Aug 13, 2021

In this episode we discuss with an engineer leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance personalized nutrition. In this episode he describes how a personal health challenge led him to starting a company to solve an important problem for him and many others. Our special guest is Victor Chapela, the founder and CEO of Suggestic. (Suggestic.com)

“Victor Chapela has over 25 years of IT experience and entrepreneurship. During this time, he has founded and led 6 technology companies in the United States and Mexico. As the founder and CEO of these companies, he has mainly been involved in the design and development of software products and specialized services for the financial industry and large corporations. His latest companies: Sm4rt Security Services and Sm4rt Predictive Systems were both acquired in 2014. Mr. Chapela is an active angel investor and mentor in the Silicon Valley area. His main expertise lies within the area of information security, risk modeling, predictive analytics and machine learning. He is co-author and contributor of courseware, study material and papers for SANS, OWASP, ISACA, Springer and several other organizations and media companies. He is a frequent speaker at international events and is frequently featured in business and trade magazines, television and radio”.

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Innovating Nourishing & Sustainable Snacks With Lisa Curtis Jul 16, 2021

Snacks are something most people look forward to between meals especially earlier in the day. Having nourishing snacks that align with your health goals is always desirable. In this episode, Lisa Curtis shares her journey to building Kulikuli Foods and the future she envisions for the snack industry.

Lisa Curtis is the Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, the leading brand pioneering the sustainably sourced superfood moringa. Moringa is a protein-rich leafy green, more nutritious than kale, with anti-inflammatory benefits rivalling turmeric. Kuli Kuli’s moringa powders, bars and wellness shots are sustainably sourced from African women and other small farmers around the world and sold in 11,000 U.S. stores. Lisa began working on Kuli Kuli while serving in the Peace Corps and has grown it into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic where she managed a team of six to grow the company from zero to over $5M invested in solar through Mosaic’s online marketplace. Previously, Lisa wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House, served as a United Nations Environment Programme Youth Advisor, and worked at an impact investment firm in India. Lisa was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and Inc Magazine’s Top 100 Female Founders list. She has been featured in numerous outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and MSNBC's Morning Joe.

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Scientist On A Mission To Tackle The Problem Of Obesity Jun 18, 2021

In this episode, we get a behind the scene look at how people are leveraging technology and scientific knowledge to help people optimize their health through nutrition. Dr. Sherry Zhang, an innovator, and CEO at GenoPalate shares with us the unique approach she is taking to tackling the problem of obesity.

Dr. Zhang is a mother, a scientist, and an entrepreneur. Her passion and love for life and science have taken her far from Northern Asia to America, from studying bacteria, plants to populations of humans, and from researching obesity genetics as a medical college professor to founding GenoPalate, a company that provides a direct-to-consumer solution for eating uniquely based on genetics for a healthier life.

Sherry earned her doctorate in molecular biology at Marquette University. She then dedicated 11 years studying genetic predisposition to obesity that is affecting two-thirds of adults and 17 million children and adolescents of our country.

In 2016, Sherry founded her third startup GenoPalate, a data-driven personalized nutrition platform that helps individuals achieve and maintain their optimal health and prevent chronic diseases by providing personalized nutrition recommendations based on an analysis of their genetic profile.

Besides leading GenoPalate, Sherry likes to spend her time with her son that currently is into football, basketball and advising Sherry on how to help kids eat healthily.

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Learn more about food and health, connect with innovators & experts: https://gfhisummit.com
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