Mar 24

A future without food poisoning? with Emma Bryce and Nicola Twilley

Food is supposed to nourish us, but what happens when it sends us to the hospital instead? In this episode, Emma Bryce asks whether it is safe to eat cookie dough. Then Nicola Twilley shares how the kitchen refrigerator transforms our lives – and our relationship to food.Talks Fe ... Show More

22m 33s

Mar 17

How our changing DNA keeps us alive | Linda Chelico

DNA carries the code for carrying out biological life, yet DNA is an unstable molecule. The reality is that DNA in all organisms is in a dynamic state with its environment, constantly becoming damaged and undergoing processes for damage reversal and repair. In this TEDx talk, Dr. ... Show More

19m 58s

Mar 10

Interview: The future of gene sequencing with Dr. Eric Green

Eric Green is a genomic researcher whose work with the Human Genome Project on mapping and sequencing DNA has revolutionized the medical field. From sampling patients’ DNA through blood tests to screen for diseases to identifying which medicine works best with your DNA, Green arg ... Show More

35m 6s

Sep 2024

How to turn the tables on food waste | Dana Gunders

We waste a staggering one trillion dollars worth of food each year, significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and the climate crisis. Food waste expert Dana Gunders shares innovative solutions to reduce waste — from solar-powered cold rooms to apps that sell discount ... Show More

12m 33s

Dec 2024

2813: 5 Simple Ways To Reduce Food Waste by Gina Ciolkosz with A Brighter Wild on Sustainable Nutrition

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2813: Gina Ciolkosz shares five simple yet impactful strategies to minimize food waste, save money, and support sustainabil ... Show More

8m 51s

Sep 2024

2695: Waste Not, Want Not by Nancy Clark on Reducing Food Waste & Sustainability

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2695: Nancy Clark explores the pressing global food challenges we'll face by 2050, driven by population growth and climate ... Show More

11m 22s

Aug 2025

The science of making fruits and veggies last longer | Jenny Du

It's a hard nut to crack: in order to prevent food waste, we rely on plastic packaging and refrigeration, which harm the environment. What if we could turn to nature to address these challenges? Engineer and chemist Jenny Du shares how a simple plant-based innovation — using the ... Show More

13m 32s

Nov 2024

Food Waste Is Killing Your Budget (Learn the Tricks to Save Big) with Teralyn Pilgrim

Let’s be real: food waste is costing you—big time. If you’re tossing leftovers or ignoring those limp veggies in the back of the fridge, you’re practically throwing money in the trash. In this episode, I sit down with Teralyn Pilgrim, a zero food waste wizard, to uncover how we c ... Show More

40m 15s

Aug 2025

The science of making fruits and veggies last longer | Jenny Du

It's a hard nut to crack: in order to prevent food waste, we rely on plastic packaging and refrigeration, which harm the environment. What if we could turn to nature to address these challenges? Engineer and chemist Jenny Du shares how a simple plant-based innovation — using the ... Show More

13m 32s

Nov 2024

The truth about expiry dates, freezing food and vegetable scraps | Carleigh Bodrug and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

We waste a shocking 40% of the food we buy. We throw away foods like carrot tops, beet greens, and spent coffee grounds. These ‘food scraps’ stuff our landfills and drain our pockets. But we can eat these foods and many of them offer tons of healthy nutrients. Today’s guest is Ca ... Show More

1h 2m

Feb 2020

How To Fix Our Food System To Save Humans And The Planet

It’s time we stopped thinking about the way we eat only in terms of our health—we need to recognize the global impact of food. We need to eat in a way that combines good science with common sense. We need to not just include our health in the equation but also the biodiversity of ... Show More

54m 27s

Sep 2024

ENVIRONNEMENT - Comment réduire le gaspillage alimentaire

REDIFF - 40% des aliments produits sur la planète sont gaspillés, jetés à la poubelle. Et pour les produire, il faut de l'énergie et beaucoup d'eau. Cela représente jusqu'à 25% de l'eau douce dans le monde. Chaque année, on jette 432 euros à la poubelle, 29 kilos par personne ! E ... Show More

18m 55s

Feb 2025

How to Lower Your Grocery Bill and Stop Food Waste with Carleigh Bodrug (Replay)

The US throws away more food than any other country in the world - over 80 billion pounds per year, with each American throwing out an estimated 30% of the food they purchase. This alarming fact is what propelled today’s guest to create a cookbook & community dedicated to showing ... Show More

1h 6m

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