Food + Health Talks With Dr. Julia Olayanju

Thank you for a great season!What an incredible season it's been! We've had amazing conversations with leaders who are transforming the future of food and driving real change in our communities. From groundbreaking innovations to powerful grassroots initiatives, this season has truly been inspiring — and it's all thanks to YOU, our amazing listeners.As we wrap up this season, we're already gearing up for the next — and we want to hear from YOU. Who do you want to hear from? What conversations do you want us to dive into?" Send us a message at marlet at foodniche-ed dot comLet's keep the conversation going and shape a healthier future together." Thank you for being part of this journey — stay tuned, stay inspired, and I'll see you in the next season of FoodNiche Changemaker.

Join Dr. Julia Olayanju and Devon Klatell as they discuss strategies to build healthier communities through the food as medicine initiatives and food access program.ABOUT GUESTDevon Klatell is Vice President, Food, at The Rockefeller Foundation. She leads the Foundation's work to advance a more nourishing, equitable and sustainable food system in the United States. Currently, Ms. Klatell is leading the Foundations $100M Food is Medicine initiative. In that role, she works with healthcare insurers, hospitals, food service businesses, policy makers and other funders to increase consumption of healthy foods by underserved communities. Previously, she led the Foundation's initiatives on food waste prevention, sustainable protein, school nutrition, and the True Cost of Food. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University in cognitive psychology and an M.A. in food systems from New York University. Sponsor:The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_edInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-educationAbout 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.https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/

In this episode, we are diving deep into the role of food in disease prevention and gaining more insights into 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.Sponsor:The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_edInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-educationAbout 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.https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/

As many start the new year, optimizing health through nutrition and physical activity may be top of mind for many. This conversation with Dr. Minich is an old episode which we are republishing to inform people and motivate people to prioritize nutrition and plan for it this year. 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 Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

On this episode, we dive into a conversation on promoting food security and good nutrition in underserved communities with Tambra Stevenson. We discussed the issues in these communities, how people are tackling these issues and what is working/what is not working. Tambra Raye Stevenson is a nutrition advocate and health communicator. She is the founder of Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture (WANDA), she empowers women and girls around the world to transform food systems. Stevenson co-chairs the DC Food Policy Council's Nutrition Working Group and advises on national food policy initiatives. Her work spans academic research, community action, and global advocacy, addressing food deserts, nutrition inequities, and health disparities to build resilient and equitable food systems. Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

In today's episode we are focusing on understanding the role of grocery chains in community education and food innovation with special guest Leslie Jefferson, the Community Health Manager at Giant Foods. About Leslie Jefferson Ms. Jefferson specializes in nutrition, innovative Food as Medicine programming, and coalition building. With over 20 years of experience, she excels in partnerships across medical systems, nonprofits, and local government. Currently, she is the Community Health Program Manager at Giant Food. Leslie and her team focus their work at the intersection of nutrition education and brand innovation.  Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

Join us for this insightful conversation with Dr. Siebecker. Where we discussed gut health, diseases, and the role food plays in reversing different conditions. Dr. Siebecker has worked in the nutritional field since 1988 and is a 2005 graduate of The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters in Oriental Medicine. She was the co-founder and former medical director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM Clinic,. To learn more about her work, visit here: https://www.siboinfo.com/ Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

On this episode, we will be discussing prioritizing prevention to improve health in communities with Dr. Parekh. We dived into the role of food, policies and efforts to tackle food insecurity and much more. Dr. Anand Parekh is the Chief Medical Advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center, providing expertise on public health, and certified internist and public health leader, he has shaped national initiatives on chronic disease prevention, health equity, and public health preparedness. Previously, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS, receiving the Surgeon General's Outstanding Service Award. An author and professor, Dr. Parekh champions prevention-focused policymaking to improve health outcomes across America. Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

Join us to learn more about how Highmark Health is improving community health by tackling food insecurity with Nebeyou Abebe.  Nebeyou Abebe is the Senior Vice President of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) at Highmark Health, a $27 billion national health organization. With nearly 20 years of experience in SDoH, population health, and employee wellness, he leads initiatives to address non-clinical factors impacting health, such as housing, food insecurity, and transportation. Highmark Health, based in Pittsburgh, serves millions through its affiliated businesses and focuses on improving health outcomes by tackling both medical and non-medical drivers of poor health. Previously, Abebe was the Global Vice President of Health and Well-being at Sodexo Group, where he led efforts impacting over 100 million consumers and 425,000 employees. He also worked on public health initiatives with the Louisiana Public Health Institute and directed national campaigns for the CDC to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma. Abebe holds a bachelor's in economics from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, a Master's in social and public policy from Georgetown University, Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

Join us as we discuss nutrition and diabetes management with registered dietiticians: Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones (***Please note that this is for informational purposes only) Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones. They are both nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. With over a decade of clinical experience, they have helped thousands of individuals improve their relationship with food and achieve better health outcomes. Wendy and Jessica are the co-founders of Diabetes Digital, an innovative telehealth platform designed to empower individuals to manage and prevent diabetes through 1:1 virtual nutrition counseling. Through their previous work with Food Heaven, Wendy and Jess have made a lasting impact on nutrition and wellness, promoting healthier relationships with food and inclusive health education.  Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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/ Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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. Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/

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! Connect with Dr. Devries: Website: https://www.gaplesinstitute.org/team/stephen-devries-md/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaplesInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaples-institute/ Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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!

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

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.  Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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. Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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. Learn more : https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/sweet-taste-bud-reset/ Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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. Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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. Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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. Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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.

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 Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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. You can connect with her on LinkedIn here or on her website here

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. Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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. You can connect with her on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ here or on her website

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 FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChefDrMike/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/realchefdrmike/?hl=en X: https://twitter.com/ChefDrMike   Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education 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. You can connect with her on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ here or on her website ⁠here⁠

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.

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. To learn more about Oobli, visit here: oobli.com This podcast is made possible by FoodNiche: A mission-driven company driving innovation towards a healthier food system through educative programming and strategic partnerships. Learn more at FoodNicher.com

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 LightTo learn more about Sooms visit here>> https://soomfoods.com/ This podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc. a community and consulting firm supporting innovators shaping a healthier and sustainable food system. To learn more about working with the FoodNiche Team visit here>> https://www.foodnicher.com/work-with-us/

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.

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. This episode is brought to you by FoodNiche Inc. w: foodnicher.com

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 The podcast is bought to you by FoodNiche Inc. w: foodnicher.com L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/foodnicher/

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 & DKraftHeinz Kevin Benmoussa, EVPAleph Farms Matt Weiss, CEORIND Snacks  Trish Thomas, CEO and Co-founderEvery Body Eat 

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 Sponsorship: This podcast was made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that is empowering teachers to expand the science of food and health in schools (K-12). Visit here>>foodniche-ed.com Instagram: @foodniche-ed

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 Sponsorship: This podcast was made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that is empowering teachers to expand the science of food and health in schools (K-12). Visit here>>foodniche-ed.com Instagram: @foodniche-ed

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

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. To learn more about Drexel Food Lab>> https://drexel.edu/cnhp/research/centers/Drexel-Food-Lab/ Sponsor This episode was made possible by FoodNiche-ED - A gamified platform that empowers teachers to introduce nutrition education in the classroom. You can learn more here >>foodniche-ed.com | LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education/

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. Instagram: @Karagoldin Twitter: @karagoldin Sponsor: This interview is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified online platform that empowers teachers to introduce the science of food and health in the classroom. Visit Foodniche-ed.com for more details Instagram: @foodniche_ed LinkedIn: @FoodNiche-ED Twitter: @FoodNiche-ED Host : Juliaolayanju.com Twitter @Juliaolayanju Instagram @JuliaOlayanju

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. Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by FoodNiche-ED a gamified platform enhancing nutrition education is schools. We are tackling the problem of childhood obesity through education

Changemaker Podcast by FoodNiche is a 12 part interview series featuring remarkable leaders that are shaping a better food system and improving our knowledge of it. They are scientists, business leaders, policy makers, government leaders, different people that are creating impact in their realm. Launch date is March 24th, 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. More details to be announced soon. Subscribe to this channel today and do not miss an episode.

FoodNiche brings to you in 2023 an interview series capturing the remarkable stories of visionaries redefining the future of food your way. Learn more about the problem they are solving, the challenges they face and the triumphs. This podcast will bring the stories of the brightest minds shaping the future of the food industry, the goal is to inform, inspire and educate the next generation of changemakers

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.

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. ---- The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused on creating a healthier food system through strategic partnerships and educative programming. To learn more about our conferences and other offerings visit: Foodnicher.com ------ For more Food + Health Talks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-health-talks-with-dr-julia-olayanju/id1567321072 ------ To expand nutrition education in your school visit: foodniche-ed.com ------- To attend exceptional food industry conferences, discover and network with food industry change makers visit: foodnicher.com ------ Host To connect with Food + Health Talks host Dr. Julia Olayanju visit: juliaolayanju.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @juliaolayanju

Transparency is much need 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. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lampert-854b0264/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesustennial/?hl=en

My 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. The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused on creating a healthier food system through strategic partnerships and educative programming. To learn more about our conferences and other offerings visit: Foodnicher.com ------ For more Food + Health Talks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-health-talks-with-dr-julia-olayanju/id1567321072 ------ To expand nutrition education in your school visit: foodniche-ed.com ------- To attend exceptional food industry conferences, discover and network with food industry change makers visit: foodnicher.com ------ Host To connect with Food + Health Talks host Dr. Julia Olayanju visit: juliaolayanju.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @juliaolayanju --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 ---- The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused on creating a healthier food system through strategic partnerships and educative programming. To learn more about our conferences and other offerings visit: Foodnicher.com ------ For more Food + Health Talks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-health-talks-with-dr-julia-olayanju/id1567321072 ------ To expand nutrition education in your school visit: foodniche-ed.com ------- To attend exceptional food industry conferences, discover and network with food industry change makers visit: foodnicher.com ------ Host To connect with Food + Health Talks host Dr. Julia Olayanju visit: juliaolayanju.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @juliaolayanju --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our food system is broken and there is a strong need to innovate for a healthier food system from farm to fork. Our guest on this episode is a food industry veteran who has mentored innovators in food for several years and keeps a finger on the pulse of innovation in the food industry as well. She is Sharon Cittone, the founder & CEO of Edible Planet Ventures, a systemic platform that aims to reshape our food system. To date she's also Founding Board Member of Agrifood Tech Italia, an advisor to two funds, sits on the advisory board of the WFP Italia, a mentor for both Rockstart Agrifood and the Foodtech Accelerator, Global Chair for Food Innovation of the G100 and a in the NOW Partners collective's team. Cittone believes in connecting the dots, creating opportunities for others, and facilitating the collaboration that will lead to systemic change within the food system. She has been recognized as one of the women changing our food system by both Forbes and Food Tank, is a TEDx speaker, Food Tech Junkies podcast host and guest contributor for several publications in the sector. She is hosting global food industry leaders in Italy in September to brainstorm, share ideas and create a framework to shape a healthier and sustainable food system --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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/ ---- The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused on creating a healthier food system through strategic partnerships and educative programming. To learn more about our conferences and other offerings visit: Foodnicher.com ------ For more Food + Health Talks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-health-talks-with-dr-julia-olayanju/id1567321072 ------ To expand nutrition education in your school visit: foodniche-ed.com ------- To attend exceptional food industry conferences, discover and network with food industry change makers visit: foodnicher.com ------ Host To connect with Food + Health Talks host Dr. Julia Olayanju visit: juliaolayanju.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @juliaolayanju --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 ---- The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused on creating a healthier food system through strategic partnerships and educative programming. To learn more about our conferences and other offerings visit: Foodnicher.com ------ For more Food + Health Talks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-health-talks-with-dr-julia-olayanju/id1567321072 ------ To expand nutrition education in your school visit: foodniche-ed.com ------- To attend exceptional food industry conferences, discover and network with food industry change makers visit: foodnicher.com ------ Host To connect with Food + Health Talks host Dr. Julia Olayanju visit: juliaolayanju.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @juliaolayanju --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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/ ---- The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused on creating a healthier food system through strategic partnerships and educative programming. To learn more about our conferences and other offerings visit: Foodnicher.com ------ For more Food + Health Talks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-health-talks-with-dr-julia-olayanju/id1567321072 ------ To expand nutrition education in your school visit: foodniche-ed.com ------- To attend exceptional food industry conferences, discover and network with food industry change makers visit: foodnicher.com ------ Host To connect with Food + Health Talks host Dr. Julia Olayanju visit: juliaolayanju.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @juliaolayanju --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a teaser to introduce season 4 of Food + Health Talks and also inform people about the upcoming FoodNiche Global Summit. FoodNiche Global Summit facilitates connection and learning for some of the brightest minds in food industry. To learn more or to participate visit here: https://www.gfhisummit.com/