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Food and Nutrition

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Food and Nutrition Sub-categories:

  • Cooking (15)
  • Food Indsutry (8)
  • Recipes (7)
  • Wine (1)

Understanding Lab-Created Ingredients

>> May 14, 2023

We highlight the prevalence of processed and ultra-processed foods in the U.S., the ingredients in them and the importance of moderation.

topics covered: Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Health and Medicine, History
ListenUnderstanding Lab-Created Ingredients

A New Viewpoint: Speaking With Acclaimed Pastry Chef Joanne Chang

>> March 5, 2023

We sit down with Chang to hear about her culinary career journey and the advice she has for others who may be in a similar boat.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Cooking, Food and Nutrition
ListenA New Viewpoint: Speaking With Acclaimed Pastry Chef Joanne Chang

A Changing Palate Across Periods of Economic Uncertainty

>> February 5, 2023

We rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to get creative with the limited ingredients they could afford.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Cooking, Culture and the Arts, Economics and Finance, Food and Nutrition, Great Depression, History, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenA Changing Palate Across Periods of Economic Uncertainty

How To Skip the Sugar Without Giving Up Dessert

>> December 18, 2022

Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes when baking that produce decadent desserts without all the calories and sugar.

topics covered: Cooking, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine
ListenHow To Skip the Sugar Without Giving Up Dessert

Learning To Bake for the Holidays

>> December 4, 2022

Viewpoints speaks with cookbook author Ken Haedrich about the prevalence of pie in American culture and how anyone – at any skill level – can learn to bake this dish.

topics covered: Cooking, Food and Nutrition, Holidays and Traditions, Recipes
ListenLearning To Bake for the Holidays

Feeding More Mouths More Sustainably

>> October 23, 2022

Scientists are thinking big to voyage to Mars and one day possibly inhabit the far away planet. One big challenge is building a food production model from the ground up.

topics covered: Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Science, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration
ListenFeeding More Mouths More Sustainably

Culture Crash: A Review of “The Bear”

>> August 28, 2022

We discuss the new Hulu series "The Bear" about a young fine dining chef who returns to his Chicago roots to run the Italian beef joint his brother left to him.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Food Indsutry, FXX, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, TV Series
ListenCulture Crash: A Review of “The Bear”

Learning About Wine

>> July 17, 2022

It’s true that wine is complex – after all it dates back to 6000 B.C. Expert sommelier Elizabeth Schneider joins Viewpoints this week to give us an introduction to all things wine.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, History, Hobbies, Industry, Literature and Writing, Podcasts and Audio Content, Wine
ListenLearning About Wine

Food, Fine Dining & More: A Conversation With Iliana Regan

>> June 19, 2022

We sit down in-person with Iliana Regan to talk about her fine dining career and her struggles with addiction.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Employment and Workplace Issues, Food and Nutrition
ListenFood, Fine Dining & More: A Conversation With Iliana Regan

Supporting U.S. Farmers

>> May 29, 2022

With domestic farms declining, America is extremely reliant on foreign shipments. We discuss the many challenges farmers are facing and the barriers to entry in agriculture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Equality, Farming and Agriculture, Food Indsutry, Industry, Land Development, Supply Chain and Logistics
ListenSupporting U.S. Farmers

America’s Cultural Ties With Fast Food

>> May 22, 2022

We speak with Adam Chandler, journalist and author of Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America’s Fast-Food Kingdom about the events that fed into the rapid rise of the fast-food industry and how different chains are fighting to stay present and on-trend in today’s competitive restaurant landscape.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Health and Medicine, History, Labor Rights and Wages, Social Media and Internet, Twitter
ListenAmerica’s Cultural Ties With Fast Food

A New Perspective on Cooking at Home

>> January 23, 2022

Ever find yourself staring at a recipe and feeling completely lost or overwhelmed? Us too. Cooking doesn’t have to be this big production, but can instead be a time to unwind, experiment and not always aim for perfection. Cookbook author Leanne Brown joins us this week to unpack how to become a calmer cook this year by planning ahead and setting new …

topics covered: Cooking, Food and Nutrition, Recipes
ListenA New Perspective on Cooking at Home
Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain

Our Resilient Food System & Supply Chain

>> January 9, 2022

20 million people work within the food production industry in the U.S. The pandemic has altered this sector and resulted in many pressures placed on this population. This week – we highlight the people behind these various roles and the changing landscape of this 24/7 food supply chain.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, COVID-19 Pandemic, Employment and Workplace Issues, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics
ListenOur Resilient Food System & Supply Chain
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A Season of Sadness

>> January 2, 2022

Researchers estimate that around 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder each year. We speak with psychologist Dr. Carrie Ditzel about the prevalence of SAD and how people can combat these feelings and find additional support.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Behavior, Biology, COVID-19 Pandemic, Exercise and Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Holidays and Traditions, Mental Health, Omicron Variant, Psychology and Psychiatry, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sleep, Stress, Weather and Weather Forecasting, Wellness
ListenA Season of Sadness
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The Broken School Lunch System

>> December 19, 2021

For too long, school lunches in the U.S. have been overlooked. Highly processed foods are often quickly thrown together with a hodgepodge of unhealthy ingredients. Brigaid founder Dan Giusti joins Viewpoints this week to share how he, along with hundreds of professional chefs, are redefining the school lunch landscape.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Children and Parenting, Cooking, Education, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Public Policy
ListenThe Broken School Lunch System

The Landscape of Food Insecurity as Food Prices Continue to Soar

>> November 7, 2021

In 2020, nearly 40 million Americans lived in food-insecure households. With food prices rising across the country, food insecurity is only set to worsen, disproportionately affecting minority populations. How can people help?

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Current Events, Food and Nutrition, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Social Work, Societal Issues, Sociology
ListenThe Landscape of Food Insecurity as Food Prices Continue to Soar

Crafting Korean Fare

>> November 7, 2021

Sharing a meal and trying something new is not only a way to expand your palate, but to learn about foreign cultures, customs and traditions. We speak with Korean cook, Joanne Molinaro about her early memories of food and family and the traditional Korean recipes and ingredients that make up the cuisine.

topics covered: Cooking, Culture and the Arts, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Food and Nutrition, Literature and Writing
ListenCrafting Korean Fare

The Hiccups in Food Messaging & Nutrition at the FDA

>> October 17, 2021

The FDA is a massive organization that handles a wide variety of regulations and responsibilities. However, some critics argue that the FDA has failed to evolve with the times, spending large amounts of resources on dated measures and messaging tactics. Former FDA employee Dr. Richard Williams joins us this week to highlight some of these issues within food …

topics covered: Communication, Education, Federal Government, Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Public Discourse, Public Health and Policy, Regulation, Science, Science and Technology
ListenThe Hiccups in Food Messaging & Nutrition at the FDA

Fancy a Beer?

>> October 9, 2021

Archaeologists have recently discovered proof of beer-making in the Middle East dating back more than thirteen thousand years. While the rise of hard seltzers has been making headlines lately, beer has a rich cultural history and has evolved as a drink over thousands of years.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, History, Science, Science and Technology
ListenFancy a Beer?

Why Does Keto Continue To Persist

>> August 15, 2021

The keto diet, which mainly cuts out carbohydrates, has seen a sustained rise in popularity. Originally used as a treatment for kids with epilepsy, today, thousands of ordinary people follow this regimen as well. This week – we’re joined by registered dietician, Kristen Sedler, and two people who tried the keto diet and both had entirely different …

topics covered: Cooking, Disease, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Personal Finance
ListenWhy Does Keto Continue To Persist
21-24 Segment 1: The Environmental Effects Of Staggering Palm Oil Production

The Environmental Effects of Staggering Palm Oil Production

>> June 13, 2021

In the U.S., most Americans commonly use vegetable or olive oil when cooking. While we don’t often here about palm oil, it’s in many of the products that we buy at the grocery store, including everything from food to personal care products. And abroad, palm oil is widely used in cooking and frying. Last year, global consumption reached 72 million tons. …

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Climate Change, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Pollution, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenThe Environmental Effects of Staggering Palm Oil Production

The Cycle of Food Waste (2021)

>> May 23, 2021

The average person ends up trashing 25 percent of the food they buy from the grocery store. This can mean fresh produce, expired dairy, stale bread – the list goes on and on. This cycle of food waste across households, grocery stores and restaurants adds up, resulting in more than 81 billion pounds of fresh, edible food being thrown away each year. What’s …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Food and Nutrition, Pollution, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Waste Management
ListenThe Cycle of Food Waste (2021)
Easy Switches For A More Earth-Friendly Diet

Easy Switches For A More Earth-Friendly Diet

>> May 2, 2021

As more Americans look to decrease their carbon footprints, what’s one way to make a big difference? Flipping the narrative on the traditional American diet. Beef is more carbon-intensive to produce than chicken, but did you know that cheese is also worse than chicken? It’s this knowledge that can change people’s dietary decisions and decrease greenhouse gas …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Food and Nutrition
ListenEasy Switches For A More Earth-Friendly Diet
21-16 Segment 1: The Role We Each Play In Slowing Climate Change

The Role We Each Play in Slowing Climate Change

>> April 18, 2021

Despite the pandemic, carbon emissions are at an all-time high, topping records over the past 3.6 million years. For years, scientists have warned of humans approaching a critical tipping point of global warming – and it’s here. Sustainability scientist Dr. Kimberly Nicholas joins Viewpoints this week to break down the current climate landscape and explain …

topics covered: Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Industry, Philosophy and Ethics, Transportation
ListenThe Role We Each Play in Slowing Climate Change
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