Best Pasteurized Chef Podcasts (2026)

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The BEST mom and pop restaurants in Boston — Alex Jhun Kim 43:57

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Alex Jhun Kim is a Boston-based food content creator who specializes in showcasing mom and pop restaurants through behind-the-scenes videos featuring owners, chefs, and staff. Originally from Southern California, Alex has spent 15 years working across the hospitality industry – from food trucks to white tablecloth fine dining. He's a Le Cordon Bleu…

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Former USDA and FDA official Jerold Mande reveals what MAHA got wrong in its second report 1:02:10

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Professor Jerold Mande is CEO of Nourish Science; Adjunct Professor of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University. Mr. Mande has a wealth of expertise and experience in national public health and food policy. He served in senior policymaking positions for thr…

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Ayurvedic Medicine 101: Eating and sleeping according to your body type — Dr. Shivani Gupta 57:47

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Understanding your unique constitution could be the missing piece in your health puzzle. Dr. Shivani Gupta, our first Ayurvedic expert on the show, shares how this 5,000-year-old system of medicine can help us navigate modern health challenges by working with our individual nature rather than against it. After years of chronic illness and monthly a…

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How to build a non-toxic skincare routine — Jessica Rose, natural beauty expert 59:46

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If you're curious about switching to natural beauty but not sure where to start, this episode breaks down everything you need to know. Jessica Rose, author of "Healthier Beauty," shares her journey from making DIY face masks at 11 years old to becoming a holistic beauty expert who helps women create effective, non-toxic routines. We explore the sci…

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Raw milk vs UV pasteurization: What's the difference? — Mark McAfee, Raw Farm 51:24

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In this follow-up conversation with Raw Farm's CEO & Founder Mark McAfee, we explore the nuanced differences between raw milk and UV pasteurization technology. Mark shares his expert perspective on UV treatment as a middle ground between raw milk and traditional heat pasteurization, explaining why it preserves some bioactives while eliminating the …

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This UV technology could make raw milk safe for everyone — Bob Comstock, Tamarack Biotics 48:43

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What if we could have all the immune-boosting benefits of raw milk without any of the safety risks? That's the promise of today's episode. Bob Comstock is the CEO of Tamarack Biotics and inventor of a revolutionary UV pasteurization technology that just received FDA approval after 12 years of development. Unlike traditional heat pasteurization that…

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Recent MAHA report finally shines a spotlight on ultra-processed foods — Chef Dr. Mike 53:32

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The HHS, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently released the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) commission report — a comprehensive 68-page document focusing on childhood health and chronic disease. What's exciting about this report is it's the first time ultra-processed foods are being recognized as a serious public health concern at this policy le…

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Robots for regenerative agriculture — Clint Brauer, Greenfield Robotics 58:21

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Join us for a deep dive into the world of chemical-free farming with Clint Brauer, CEO and Founder of Greenfield Robotics. From autonomous weeding robots to regenerative agriculture practices, Clint shares how technology can help scale sustainable farming while keeping farmers' needs at the forefront. We explore the challenges of agricultural chemi…

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How this Danish startup turns brewery 'waste' into nutritious food ingredients — Aviaja Riemann-Andersen, Agrain 45:32

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In this episode, we explore how Danish startup Agrain is revolutionizing food sustainability by upcycling spent grains from breweries into nutritious food ingredients. Aviaja Riemann-Andersen shares how these grains, far from being "waste," actually develop enhanced nutritional profiles and unique flavors through the brewing process. The conversati…

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How AI can make cow IVF smarter and more sustainable — Dr. Cara Wells, EmGenisys 48:37

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Ever wondered how modern breeding techniques are making cattle farming more sustainable? This week, we dive deep into the world of cattle IVF with Dr. Cara Wells, a reproductive physiologist and founder of EmGenisys. She explains how advanced reproductive technologies are helping create more efficient, climate-friendly cattle while improving animal…

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AI pesticide bots, cow IVF, and lab-grown chocolate: My review of the THRIVE Global Impact Summit 15:58

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Jane Z. shares key insights and innovations from the THRIVE Global Impact Summit, exploring the intersection of technology, sustainability, and agriculture. From AI-powered pesticide reduction to lab-grown chocolate, discover how startups and major agricultural companies are tackling climate change and food sustainability challenges. Links: VOTE fo…

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Breaking down the Kellogg's food dye controversy with Chef Dr. Mike 50:46

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Episode Highlights: Making sense of the recent Kellogg's food dye petition and what it means for ultra-processed foods Research showing how ultra-processed foods affect weight gain regardless of macronutrients How chewing food impacts GLP-1 production Why replacing artificial ingredients with natural ones may not solve core issues The complex relat…

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How this "Grubhub of food rescue" works to feed communities with leftovers — Robert Lee, Rescuing Leftover Cuisine 41:54

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If you've ever thought about how much food goes to waste in restaurants, today’s episode we’re going behind the scenes to see what happens to those leftovers. Robert Lee is the co-founder and CEO of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, and he’s been tackling this issue for over a decade. Robert started rescuing food back in college, where he would deliver di…

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The AI that helps you order dishes for YOUR dietary needs — Tamir Barzilai, Honeycomb.ai 58:42

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Tamir Barzilai is the CEO and co-founder of Honeycomb.ai, a company dedicated to building the next gen for food discovery for people with dietary restrictions. His company is pioneering an end-to-end dietary pipeline from restaurants to aggregators to consumers, powered by their in-house AI model called RAMS-E. Tamir has spent the last decade worki…

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Are plant-based diets healthier? Here's what the science says — Chef Dr. Mike 40:56

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My grandmother was one of those rare, special humans to live to 100 years old. And she actually lived up until earlier this year in February, 2024. In a way, this episode is in her honor because she was one of the more plant forward people in my life. My grandma was a Buddhist and she had the utmost respect for food, whether it came from animal or …

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The science behind breast milk and why it's amazing for gut health — Dr. Kavita 55:40

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Dr. Kavita is a Family Medicine Physician, Lactation Consultant and Mother of 3. She has a wealth of medical experience spanning 17 years, including 6 years in Hospital Paediatrics at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network including Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) at RHW, Randwick before further training to become a General Practitioner/Family Medic…

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5 gluten-free breads that actually taste good 22:16

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Can you believe it is 2024 and we don't have a single gluten-free bread that tastes amazing and is widely available. Why can't I go into a fast food chain and order a burger with good GF bread!? I know a lot of y'all are gluten-free like me, whether you're gluten intolerant or celiac or choose to cut gluten out of your diet. One of the most common …

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The link between autism, glyphosate, and antibiotics — Dr. Chidozie Ojobor, Co-founder of Vitract 50:48

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Chidozie Ojobor is a scientist-entrepreneur and is the cofounder and Chief Science Officer at Vitract, a microbiome company providing comprehensive and accessible gut testing to clinicians to improve the gut health of their clients/patients. Chidozie started his academic career in virus research, where he studied rotaviruses that cause gastroenteri…

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Gut health Q&A with Aicacia Young: protein intake, gut detox protocol, IgG, cycling hormones, trendy supplements 1:08:39

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Our gut health queen is here! Aicacia Young - you guys really loved our episode last month all about IBS and how to diagnose your symptoms. So we have her back on the pod today for a Q&A. We’ve got a jam packed episode - we’re gonna cover how much protein you should be eating in a day, how to figure out what specifically in dairy triggers you, the …

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3 dairy products to try if you're lactose intolerant 17:55

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I had given up on dairy about a decade ago and it wasn’t until I got into fitness and weightlifting and really needed to up my protein intake that I realized dairy is an excellent whole food source of protein. So if you are lactose intolerant like me or simply don’t tolerate dairy well, but you really want to enjoy milk or ice cream or cheese, etc.…

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Why “warming” foods are essential for young women, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine — Dr. Helena Zhang 52:38

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Serving as the professor and clinical supervisor at Emperor's College of Chinese Medicine, Santa Monica, Dr. Helena Zhang (PhD, LAc, NCCAOM) is certified by Californian and National Boards. She brings over 25 years of experience to her patients practicing acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and qi gong. With a focus on assisting women in the enti…

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How to diagnose your gut issues: IBS, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, etc. — Aicacia Young, RDN 1:05:26

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Aicacia Young, RDN is a Registered Dietitian and product developer who specializes in gut health and microbiome education. Her own health complications as an adolescent drew her to the field of Human Nutrition, where she worked in a Functional Medicine clinic helping people address their autoimmune issues through the lens of gut health. Her passion…

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How genuine high-quality Italian olive oil is made — Claudio Vignoli 46:58

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Claudio Vignoli is an Italian Oleologist, Master Miller and Olive Oil Sommelier with over 25 years of experience in the olive oil industry. From 1996 until the end of 2007, he worked as an Export Sales Manager for the world's leading manufacturer of olive oil mills. In 2007, he founded his own company, Claudio Vignoli Group, providing technical and…

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Joel Salatin: Regenerative is the new Organic [Revisit] 47:20

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Hi friends! Enjoy this revisit of my interview with farmer Joel Salatin from 2022 while I recover my health. Looking forward to sharing tons of exciting new content very soon! Much love, Jane. Get 10% off delicious local farm-fresh food delivered to your door with my link for FarmMatch: https://farmmatch.com/jane Get 15% off high-quality Italian ol…

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How to reset your gut after the holidays and after travel — Chef Dr. Mike 55:06

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Hey friends, happy new year! Hope you had a wonderful holiday and ate lots of good food. I certainly feasted and got to enjoy my dad’s cooking for about two weeks straight, so no complaints. And if you’re like me and overdid it a bit with the desserts or heavy meals or just feel like you need a reset, especially if you’ve been traveling, I’m here w…

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Why you need to be putting olive oil all over your face and body — Emily Lycopolus 42:25

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Olive Oil Sommelier, educator, and author of eight cookbooks, Emily Lycopolus is the Olive Oil Critic. With a degree in Life Science from Queen’s University and an MA in Cultural Anthropology, her love of science and discovery has blended with her deep love of food and flavour — her kitchen is a lab for discovery and learning. Since being introduce…

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Food dyes, preservatives, canola oil, and other harmful additives to avoid — Julia Putzeys from Trash Panda app 48:18

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Julia Putzeys is the founder and general manager of the Trash Panda App. As a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Julia combined her career in software product management with her passion for health and wellness. The concept for Trash Panda was ignited when she realized how many harmful additives are in our food today, and the impact they h…

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Eating for fertility and pregnancy, the whole food way — Chef Dr. Mike 1:02:21

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Learn about the whole food approach to preparing your body for motherhood (and fatherhood). Chef Dr. Mike answers your questions about when to take prenatal vitamins, foods to support fertility, and the crucial window where what you eat will affect your child’s health for years to come. Michael S. Fenster, MD, better known as Chef Dr. Mike, is one …

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Stop drinking tap water, and other toxins in your home — Wendy Kathryn, environmental toxins lawyer 1:01:40

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Wendy Kathryn is an environmental toxins lawyer turned clean living coach, who educates women about how toxins are impacting our health and our kids’ health, how to spot them, and how to avoid them. Wendy’s career has spanned making coffee as a Starbucks barista to reviewing and analyzing environmental toxins regulations in Europe. Her toxins exper…

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Rescued foods: Giving not-so-perfect fruits and vegetables a second life — Christine Couvelier 36:22

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Christine Couvelier is a leader who is passionate about food. With over 40 years experience as a Senior leader, Executive Chef, Culinary Executive & Global Culinary Trendologist, Christine is a global Voice of sustainability, food waste and circular economy. Her exceptional ability to be external focused, study competitive & category analysis, iden…

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Helping every small farmer become Will Harris – Henry Arrowood, Farmshare 1:00:43

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Henry Arrowood, Founder and CEO of Farmshare, is revolutionizing American agriculture. After moving to a 7th-generation cattle ranch in Montana and recognizing the barriers farmers and ranchers face, he launched Farmshare. Now based in Colorado, Henry is focused on digitizing the $11 billion direct-to-market farm sales industry, empowering farmers …

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My DNA test results: food sensitivities, detox needs, breast cancer risk, and I’m a quarter Japanese!? 54:54

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Join me as I walk through my comprehensive DNA test! I took the Circle DNA’s Premium DNA test, which includes over 500 results across diet, nutrition, fitness, cancer and disease risk, ancestry, and drug response. I walk through highlights from my report, some of the science behind the results, and who I think should get this test done. Use code JA…

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10 regenerative brands you need to try, plus marketing tips for farmers — Jean-Marie Merkle, Dig Digital 45:20

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Meet Jean-Marie Merkle: an extroverted maximalist with a knack for branding, project management, and regenerative agriculture. With a decade in the design world under her belt, she is all about sharp design, savvy strategy, and forging connections. Starting from urban roots in Pennsylvania, she left home at 18 to study Fashion Marketing in Philadel…

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The healing powers of Raw Milk (and why it’s safe to drink) — Mark MacAfee and Max Kane 1:14:34

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Mark McAfee founded the Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) in 2011 to assure that farmers had a resource to assist them in producing very low risk raw milk for their consumers. Mark is passionate about “grass to glass” risk reduction management on the farm, and he believes that raw milk cannot emerge as a trusted food unless it is very low risk. He is cert…

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The Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil: “cold pressed,” tasting notes, expiration dates — Emily Lycopolus, Olive Oil Critic 47:44

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Olive Oil Sommelier, educator, and author of eight cookbooks, Emily Lycopolus is the Olive Oil Critic. With a degree in Life Science from Queen’s University and an MA in Cultural Anthropology, her love of science and discovery has blended with her deep love of food and flavour — her kitchen is a lab for discovery and learning. Since being introduce…

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How Max Kane healed from Crohn’s and quit medications with raw milk and local food 56:16

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Max Kane is an American entrepreneur, local food activist, author, engaging speaker, natural health advocate, and a leading expert in non-toxic, raw dairy production. Max is the CEO of three privately held companies and the author of several books on food and health. Max has over $50M in marketing experience driving revenue to small farms, and has …

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A peek into Indigenous life in Northern Canada: harvesting medicine, paying the land, and McDonald’s — Carl Jr. Kodakin-Yakeleya 42:38

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Carl Jr. Kodakin-Yakeleya is Shutagot'ine (Mountain People) from the communities of Tulita and Deline First Nations located in the Sahtu Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. He grew up living in many towns across the Northwest Territories and spent extended periods of time in the bush with his father and siblings. Now, as a father to 3 chil…

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Nutrigenomics: How your DNA affects the way your body responds to food — Chef Dr. Mike 1:07:13

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Chef Dr. Mike gives us an intro to Nutrigenomics, the study of how food affects your genes and how your genes affect the way your body responds to food. This is a different way of looking at food than nutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc.) but how different foods have bioactives, chemical compounds that interact with our genes and cause…

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Eating bugs and reinventing capitalism — 6 Asian American voices from the Farm to Future archives 24:23

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Happy AAPI month! (Yes, it's technically still May.) To celebrate Asian eco-foodies everywhere, here are six of my favorite clips from the Asian American/Canadian voices we've had on the show. Buckle up for some fun stories and colorful perspectives on food and sustainability, that you don't typically hear in the farm to table world. Check out the …

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My gut health journey: fainting in high school, going vegan in college, and healing my gut through trial and error 29:39

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Story time! Hear about how I healed my gut through years of trial and error, and how I pieced together my gut health triggers and needs over the years, from fainting and migraines in high school to experimenting with vegan diets in college, to cutting gluten in adulthood. Plus, I share my favorite gluten-free foods that have changed my life. TW: I …

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Glyphosate part 2: Taking EPA to court — and winning, with Amy van Saun 44:30

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Amy van Saun is a Senior Attorney in the Center for Food Safety's Portland, Oregon office. After clerking for CFS in law school, Amy joined CFS as an attorney in 2015. As part of CFS's legal team, Amy practices environmental and administrative law to defend farmers, communities, and the environment from industrial animal factories, aquaculture, gen…

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Is glyphosate making us gluten-intolerant and infertile? with Kelly Ryerson aka Glyphosate Girl 1:00:10

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Kelly Ryerson, MBA, IHC, is a health advocate and environmental health writer, better known as Glyphosate Girl on social media and for her blog, Glyphosate Facts. In coping with and curing her own illness through diet change and vitamin replenishment, Kelly spent years studying intestinal permeability, the microbiome, and toxins. She writes on beha…

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The DC As F*ck Show Live Video Podcast - December 17, 2017 2:08:05

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The drinking show with a podcast problem is back this week with Marcus, Tos, Mark Babiak and special guest Kid Cannibal! The DC As F*ck Show is a podcast hosted by Marcus “The Pasteurized Chef” and Tos “Plastic Manson", where they drink and make sense of the craziness that is life in the District. Grab a beer, grab some herb and join for good times…

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Lobbying Congress to heal America’s soils — Erica Campbell, Kiss the Ground 47:24

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Erica Campbell is the Policy Director at Kiss the Ground, where she helps guide Regenerate America, a coalition-based campaign advocating for increased support for regenerative agriculture and soil health in the US Farm Bill. Erica has been working to transform food and agriculture systems for 25 years; most recently, she was Senator Sanders' polic…

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Why seed oils are the devil and what to cook with instead — Chef Dr. Mike 1:01:02

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Chef Dr. Mike shares how he as a physician evolved his guidance on fat — from low-fat diets to promoting saturated fats as part of a healthy lifestyle. He shares practical tips and answer all of your listeners questions, including: What oils are safe to use at high temperatures? What's the latest science on cholesterol? How much fat is too much? Mi…

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My favorite protein snacks, responding to meat comments, and what it costs to raise your own chickens 28:35

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Join Jane Z. for a kitchen chat! Today we're discussing the spicy IG comments about medicinal plants and beef, survival tactics for soaring egg prices, and my favorite high-protein snacks for all my fitness fiends out there. Enjoy! Studies on Plants and Meat Comprehensive Toxic Plants–Phytotoxins Database and Its Application in Assessing Aquatic Mi…

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Bone broth, log cabins, and gentle alarms: How to build up your immune system naturally — Chef Dr. Mike 55:18

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How to build your immunity while traveling, how pine trees and music can help your immune system, why we should all be living in log cabins, and the easiest recipe for bone broth you can make at home. Michael S. Fenster, MD, better known as Chef Dr. Mike, is one of a handful of physicians worldwide to hold both culinary and medical degrees and is t…

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Are lab-grown meats the Theranos of food? — Julia Ranney 47:14

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EDIT: The Inflation Reduction Act’s allocation for regenerative agriculture is $20 billion, not $20 million as mentioned in the episode. Julia Ranney is the Creative Communications and Policy Associate for the Center for Food Safety. After over a decade of independent, academic, and professional research, Julia has built varying levels of subject e…

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Pancakes that heal the land — Samuel Taylor 43:10

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Samuel spent 15 years making a living in Shakespeare, puppetry, and the circus. He fell in love with an acrobat and made her nutrient-dense pancakes out of popcorn to get her attention. She married him (for her own reasons) and talked him into selling the pancakes as a side hustle. In 2015, Samuel founded Long Table to sell those mixes. When all th…

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Reinventing Canned Fish — Chef Sara Hauman 54:30

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Sara Hauman is a self-proclaimed yogurt queen and tiny fish enthusiast, known for her appearance on Top Chef Portland in 2021, amassed skills at a range of restaurants—from San Francisco’s Mister Jiu’s to world recognized restaurant Asador Etxebarri in the Basque region of Spain. She employs a hands-on approach, preserving farm fresh ingredients, c…