 Anyone else feeling overwhelmed?  Michele and Eliz talk ranging conversation about stress, overwhelm, uncertainty, and choice in 2021. Much of their conversation is based on Eliz’s soon-to-be-released book, Stress-Proof Your Life in this final episode of the food bullying podcast. Listen in as they say farewell and help you deal with the stress of a pandemic and beyond. Eliz shares tips to: Tell your body it is time to let go of the stress hormone cortisol Identify what is in your stress environment Make, sometimes difficult, choices to rearrange your stress environment to support what is most important. They also discuss the hard choice to wrap up the Food Bullying Podcast to focus on other projects. Eliz will be working on spreading the word about her new book and Michele is considering how she can help with mental health challenges in agriculture. See https://causematters.com/mental-health-resources/ if you're looking for resources to break the stigma around mental health.  Thank you to our guests for amazing insight and listeners for following the journey through 78 episodes! Links: Food Bullying by Michele Payn Stress-Proof Your Life with Eliz Greene Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page

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Stress, choices, and farewell: Episode 78

 Did you know soldiers used to carry flowers into battle to keep them healthy? Dr. Liza Dunn joins Michele and Eliz for a fascinating conversation about pesticides, nutrition, herbicides, and why doctors need to stay in their lane. Liza Dunn is a mom of 3 boys and a hockey fan who loves her pets - a pug, a horse and a snake. She's also an emergency physician and a medical toxicologist who has done relief work in Haiti and Kenya. Her work there opened her eyes to the importance of food security and vector control for public health. She is now the Medical Affairs Lead for Bayer Crop Sciences. Key points: Why should medical doctors “stay in their lane”? Medical school educates about disease not nutrition or agriculture Without a background in nutrition of ag, doctors have less information than they think Registered dietitians are a good place to start for high quality nutrition information Gastroenterologist have specific training that general medical doctors and other specialist do not. As a medical doctor, why have you focused on agriculture? Participating in humanitarian missions changed Liza’s focus She identified malnutrition and insect born illness were the leading issues If you can address those issues, real progress can be made The vast majority of the world lives on rice, corn, and wheat - and miss out on vital micronutrients Golden rice was modified to contain Vitamin A - and could have a significant impact to end blindness caused by malnutrition Golden rice was donated, but has been blocked by activists against GMOs Why are pesticides important? Insect born illness has been a problem for centuries War wounds in the past didn’t kill the majority of soldiers, insects did For centuries soldiers used to carry chrysanthemums into battle, because the flowers produce natural pesticides Three tips to overcome Food Bullying: Try to look for healthy nutrition information Ignore labels about what’s NOT there Get good advice: Liza suggests: PesticideFacts.org and GeneticLiteracyProject.org Links: Liza Dunn on Twitter Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying BS by Michele Payn Stress-Proof Your Life with Eliz Greene Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page

Chemicals and doctors and food, oh my! Episode 77

 Can we trust the information we hear about nutrition? Why does nutritional advice change? Does it have to be this confusing? Does the source of science funding matter? Michele and Eliz are joined by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Elieke Kearns for a lively discussion about the science of nutrition and why you shouldn’t believe everything you read on Facebook, but you should trust science - especially during a pandemic. Elieke Kearns is on a mission to make food less confusing through her nutrition research expertise, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) background, and deep appreciation for agriculture and food production. She loves to geek out with her fellow scientists about the complex data, regulations, and research and then share that information in simple sound bites with colleagues, friends, family, neighbors, and health care professionals to enable the innovation of new foods and drinks that are grounded in science as well as empower everyone to make the right food choice for themselves and their patients or clients. Elieke currently works at PepsiCo as a Principal Nutrition Scientist. Previously, Elieke worked at RXBAR as the Manager of Scientific Affairs, and at the National Dairy Council as a Director of Nutrition Research. Elieke received her doctoral degree from the University of California, Davis where she completed her Ph.D. in Nutritional Biology with an emphasis in both Immunology as well as Biotechnology. She has a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from UC Davis and is a RDN. Key points: Nutrition is a young science and it is complicated: Nutrition is a giant puzzle.  Every piece builds understanding. Trends can present gaps in knowledge and research. More research fills in the gaps. All research is subject to the same standards regardless of the funding source. The data doesn’t care where the dollars come from. Research on human volunteers requires approval to be ethical and safe. Scientific research is published in legitimate journals, replicated, and peer-reviewed. The media often gets science wrong: Headlines are sensational, but not accurate. Topics such as probiotics are complex and can’t be understood in a sound bite. Claims are often repeated, but aren’t based in fact or science. Be curious about the sources of information - ask questions until you are confident. Three tips to overcome Food Bullying: There are no “bad” foods. Ask yourself: Does it make me happy? Does it make me feel good? There are no quick fixes.  Be aware of misleading information - ask questions. Links: Elieke's Website Instagram Twitter Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying B.S. by Michele Payn Embrace your Heart with Eliz Greene Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page

Nutrition science is a puzzle: Episode 76

 Sustainable farming is a hot topic - but was does sustainable even mean? In this episode Michele and Eliz welcome regenerative farmer Steve Tucker to discuss why he changed the way he farms and why great soil is like chocolate cake. Steve Tucker is an ag production specialist. He farms in southwest Nebraska with his wife and three kids on their diversified regenerative farm. Steve's innovation has been important as the farm has moved from a wheat/summer fallow rotation to 14 different crops and several different ag enterprises. Key points: What is the difference between a sustainable farm and a regenerative farm? Sustainable leaves us where we are.  In the past farmers used to think about what pests and weeds they needed to kill. Regenerative think about the health of the soil and focus on how to make things better in the future. Steve replaced summer fallow crops with marketable crops that are great for the soil. He focuses on what the consumer wants, not what the elevator is buying. What makes happy soil? Plants harvest sunlight into soil Plants make happy soil by putting carbon back into it Lack of plants creates the need for fertilizer Good soil is like chocolate cake Three tips to overcome Food Bullying: Do your own research Know where foods come from Understand the other side of the equation Links: Steve Tucker Website Facebook Instagram Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying BS by Michele Payn Embrace your Heart with Eliz Greene Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page

Good Soil Is Like Chocolate Cake: Episode 75

 Has an increase of leisure time during the pandemic made us more distrustful of science? Can we pick and choose what science we believe like we do flavors of ice cream? Michele and Eliz are joined by two scientists, Dr. Meghan Wulster- Radcliffe and Dr. Stuart Smyth to discuss science, misinformation and odd flavored ice cream. Dr. Meghan Wulster-Radcliffe is the CEO of the American Society of Animal Science for the last 15 years, before working at ASAS, she worked in industry, government and academics. Her degrees are in Animal Science and, specifically, physiology. Over the course of her time at ASAS, she has been involved in every aspect of scientific publication for three journals, including starting two of the journals. Dr. Stuart Smyth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan, where he holds the Agri-Food Innovation and Sustainability Enhancement Chair. His research focuses on sustainability, agriculture, innovation and food. Dr. Smyth publishes a weekly blog on these topics. Key points: Why is science not like ice cream? the ice cream store has lots of options.  You can choose your favorite flavor science is fact-based science increases knowledge over time the process of science doesn’t deviate Animal Science is dedicated to providing nutritious, sustainable food for the world Animal Scientists use the best science to support animal welfare How is misinformation and disinformation about agricultural science spread? sensational titles get attention - marketing people use this to their advantage part of the credibility of science is NOT to be sensational — Ag science is very conservative and always has to provide primary sources Misinformation and disinformation pulls attention from science messages It is hard to debate when one side uses emotion and the other uses data scientists talk about statistics - which aren’t engaging for most people journalism has changed to be more emotion driven Why should people believe in science? science is doing great things: human life span has increased because of better food and medicine we have to question why we stopped trusting science.  It has changed over the last 20 years.  We have more leisure time and more time to think philosophically consumers drive how we accept science universities need to train scientists to be great communicators Dr. Meghan’s three tips to overcome food bullying: Look for moderation in the statement: Never all wrong or all right Examine the sources for marketing terms Hunt down the original sources Dr. Stuart’s 3 tips to vet information: Ask what information is being provided Who is providing it? What are they promoting? (If it is a product, be skeptical) Links: Dr. Meghan: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Dr. Stuart: Website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying BS by Michele Payn Embrace your Heart with Eliz Greene Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page

Picking out ice cream, sensationalized science, & misinformation: Episode 74

This episode features a wide-ranging conversation with a veterinarian about how farmers care for their animals, the challenges of being a vet, and the story of Fairlife Milk.  Dr. Marissa Hake is a veterinarian who specializes in communicating about how our food is raised. Marissa’s background has been in calf health and welfare but recently has transitioned into a new position as the Director of Animal Welfare and Sustainable Farming for Fairlife. Key points: What should consumers know about farmers caring for animals? Dr. Hake sees farmers working hard every day and putting animal needs above all else. Consumers tend to personify animals and compare them to children and pets. Farm animals are different. Farmers care deeply for the well-being of their animals, but sometimes that care looks bad from the outside. Dehorning calves, for example, protects other cows from injury. What do people misunderstand about veal? Baby animals is an emotional topic.  People love cute baby animals. Veal is not a baby cow.  They are harvested when they weigh 500 to 600 pounds Chicken and pork are harvested at younger ages. Housing conditions have changed. It is illegal to tether a calf.  Farmers want happy, healthy cows. Cows are social. How was Fairlife milk developed? A farmer/veterinarian experimented with filtering milk on his farm to see if it would filter out lactose The result was a lactose-free high-protein milk that appealed to athletes Now there are lots of Fairlife products available in the store Why are people scared of GMOs but not of filtered milk? People have a point of reference for filtering something There is too much heavy-lifting to comprehend the details of bio-engineering What issues challenge the mental health of veterinarians? In ag and for Vets, what people say matters and affects mental health.  Most people don’t understand what they do. Vets have a high education debt load compared to human doctors - and make less money They deal with end-of-life decisions every day for their patients They get push-back from people who think their services should be free In rural communities, mental health resources are not accessible. Three tips to overcome food bullying: Make educated decisions Ask the source Do what is best for your family Links: Marissa Hake Website Facebook Instagram Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying BS by Michele Payn Embrace your Heart with Eliz Greene

Animal Welfare, Veal, and Filtered Milk - Ask a Vet!

 Do you know your pharmacist?  Does he or she know you?  If not, you may be missing out on a key player in your health care.  In this episode, Michele and Eliz chat with pharmacist Jason Medows about the role he plays in his rural community and why mental health resources should be treated as first aid. Jason Medows is a pharmacist and rancher from Cuba, Missouri. He lives on a family farm with my wife Keri and their 4 sons. Just last year, he founded the podcast Ag State of Mind, which focuses on mental health in agriculture. Key points: The most asked question of pharmacist: “What supplements should I take?” Jason wants people to be as drug-free as possible Take what you need Avoid disease through good nutrition Nutrition wasn’t covered much in pharmacy school Pharmacy issues in rural community Addiction is a big issue People are hungry to learn about nutrition, but are not fed good information Mental health resources are not accessible A rural pharmacist may be the only resource A doctor will write a prescription, but it isn’t the whole solution. We have to have a holistic approach to health We have to treat mental health resources as first aid Mental health issues in agriculture Jason’s own experience led him to want to help others Culture within Ag, for men in particular, makes mental health a tough subject Men taught to be tough, independent, and stubborn - personal health is never the priority Jason believes we have to start treating farmers themselves as an asset that needs to be supported and protected The podcast grew out of the desire to have rural men talk about struggling Three tips to overcome food bullying: Keep it simple. Understand what your body needs and make choices based on that. Ask a health care provider, dietitian, farmer, or rancher, Links: Jason Medow's Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying BS by Michele Payn Embrace your Heart with Eliz Greene Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page

Pharmacist talks food, drugs, & rural mental health: Episode 72

 Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leslie Bonci is back  with the truth about immunity-boosting foods, why your gut  health is essential, and, of course - lots of laughs with Michele and Eliz! There's a reason she returns as a three-peat guest - and this episode will help you overcome food bullying during the pandemic. Leslie Bonci is a registered dietitian and a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics. She is the nutrition consultant for the Kansas City Chiefs, Carnegie Mellon University athletics, and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre – and helps power a wide variety of athletes with smart nutrition.  Listen in, and learn how Leslie’s food insight can help you make smart eating choices, during COVID-19 and beyond.  Key points: There is no such thing as an immune-boosting food: We can support our health with good nutrition, but we can’t cure a cold, flu, or other illness with food. Your immune system is in your gut. Carbohydrates are critically important - your microbiome flourishes when fed carbs! Eating fermentable carbohydrates produces prebiotics We need enough protein, divided throughout the day to produce antibodies. Omega 3 fats are essential, too. Whole fruits and vegetables supply fluid, calories, carbs, fiber, and disease-fighting phytonutrients. Stocking “wealth on the shelf” Eat well with what you have. Canned, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of nutrition. Stocking your shelf is great for budget-minded nutrition, Mix canned or frozen items with fresh to stretch your food dollars: produce, dried milk, canned beans, etc. Don’t feel you need to have the brand name. A dollar store can also be a great source. Three tips to overcome food bullying Enjoy your food! Everybody and every food has a place at the table. Sometimes put your hands over your ears and say “enough”.  #DebunkTheJunk Links: USDA Leslie’s website Leslie’ LinkedIn Have you liked the Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying BS by Michele Payn Embrace your Heart with Eliz Greene

Can food really boost your immunity? Episode 71

 What happens when the market for farm products disappears and there are hungry people in the community?  In Utah it led to farmers delivering food to Navajo families, including lamb - a sacred food.  Ron Gibson shares the heartwarming story the remarkable effort to inspire all Utah families to connect, succeed, and grow through the Miracle of Agriculture Foundation during COVID-19. Ron Gibson is a sixth generation dairy farmer from Weber County, Utah. He is currently serving as the President of the Utah Farm Bureau, the largest farm & ranch organization in Utah. Its mission is to inspire ALL Utah families to connect, succeed and grow through the 'Miracle of Agriculture'. Key points: The agriculture industry was expecting 2020 to be a better year than the last few, but the pandemic changed everything. The last few years have weighed down farmers emotionally and financially. Farmers don’t control the prices.  They, for example, build a business assuming milk will be priced at $18 per pound.  When the price becomes $10 per pound - farmers lose several hundred-thousand dollars per month. COVID hit food prices plummeted.  Much of food is purchased for food service and restaurants.  Grocery store shelves were empty and farmers had no market for their harvest. Sheep ranchers were hit particularly hard since most of their harvest goes to restaurants. A community effort formed to help farmers and hungry people. Donations to the Miracle of Agriculture Foundation are used to purchase food to deliver to hungry families. The first project focused on easing the impact of hunger in the Navajo community. Sheep is a sacred animal to the Navajo. The beauty of the collaboration inspired more projects throughout the state. Sacred money is supplying sacred food and creating a sacred community. Three tips to understanding farmers, from a farmer. Some of the coolest people in the world are farmers. Farmers run their businesses without knowing what the price will be at harvest. Farmers are independent and proud people who are the salt of the earth. Links: Miracle of Agriculture Foundation: https://www.miracleofag.org/  Farmers Feeding Utah Website: https://farmersfeedingutah.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.gibson.1840 Instagram: instagram.com/milkman_ron Food Bullying book by Michele Payn: http://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/ Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast

Food is sacred: how farmers help the hungry - Episode 70

 “Many people are one emergency away from food insecurity,” says First Lady of Wyoming Jennie Gordon.  She has made fighting hunger in Wyoming her mission. In this installment of our November hunger Series, we discuss how Wyoming is banning the “sandwich of shame” from school lunches and responding to food needs that tripled during COVID-19. Jennie father was a Senior Master Sergeant who served in the navy and her mother was from Austria where she survived World War II in Vienna. Jennie has nine siblings. When her husband was appointed as Wyoming Treasurer in 2012, Jennie took over management of the Merlin Ranch full time where the the ranch has garnered national recognition for its environmental stewardship and conservation achievements as well as efforts to promote the sale of Wyoming beef worldwide. Jennie became the first lady in 2019 and launched Wyoming Hunger Initiative in October 2019. This initiative works to address hunger in Wyoming, where 1 in 6 kids and 1 in 8 adults are experiencing food insecurity. Food is security: Friday Food Bags given to children to bridge the 48 hours outside of school on the weekend allows a mom to work and not worry about kids having to go out to get food in a less than secure neighborhood. Many people are living paycheck-to-paycheck and worry about an unexpected expense driving them into food insecurity. People who are hungry didn’t put themselves in the position on purpose.  We need to view food security as a hand-up not a hand-out. Bringing compassion to school meals: Food security has to be delivered without stigma or shame. Many kids need support, but the parents do not qualify for free lunch. In the past school nurses would see 50 kids per day with tummy aches. After implementing a breakfast that is delivered to all children after the bell rings, that number is reduced 80%. Students shouldn’t be given a “sandwich of shame” if they have school lunch debt.  They are given a full meal and an initiative helps parents pay off debt. Farmers, ranchers, Department of Agriculture, hunters, and grocers unite: There is an abundance of food, but it needs to reach people. A partnership allows farmers and ranchers to donate food. Hunters can donate as well. Three tips to overcome Food Bullying: Remember food is security. Make it a hand up - not hand out. How you treat the most vulnerable shows who you are. Links: Jennie Gordon Website: https://www.nohungerwyo.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstladywyoming/ Instagram: instagram.com/jennie.gordon2019 Twitter: twitter.com/JennieGordon Food Bullying book with Michele Payn: http://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/ Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast

Are you one emergency away from food insecurity? Episode 69

 "Food elitist ideas are a problem, not a solution for hunger." We continue our focus on hunger and food insecurity with a poignant conversation about compassion with Clancy Harrison of The Food Dignity Project. Clancy is a self-professed “recovering food snob” and shares stories of how her group is fighting the stigma and shame of food insecurity by serving PEOPLE first.  Clancy Harrison challenges the way hunger is approached in the United States as a registered dietitian, TEDx speaker, and food access strategist. She is The Food Dignity® Project creator, a strategic consulting program for organizations that want to strengthen health outcomes and shift how they approach healthcare. Her mission to demolish the stigma surrounding food assistance programs places her on the cutting edge of advocacy. Key points: Being a food snob increases the stigma of hunger: Food elitist ideas are a problem, not a solution for hunger  People experiencing food insecurity don’t have the same choices as those who are privileged to afford the “right” food We have to understand the “why” behind food choices. A flavored yogurt may be a treasured gift for a child - but causes shame for the parent if they are told it isn’t a healthy choice Privileged people often create fear around food by calling it toxic, unhealthy, etc. Serving hungry people with dignity: Change the environment where food is received Ask volunteers, “What are you good at?” and humanize the experience Giving every kid in the cat a balloon animal makes the trip fun Volunteers are encouraged to take food to cut food waste and to share recipes (what to do with a rutabaga) COVID impact on hunger In March, the need for food services increased by 1700% Shifted to “Truck to Trunk” service where people stay in their vehicles A month’s worth of food was distributed in 3 hours Lost elderly volunteers Three tips to overcome food bullying: Ask why and have compassion Know others do not have the same choices Remember a story Links: Clancy Harrison Website: www.clancyharrison.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClancyHarrisonRD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clancyharrison/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClancyCHarrison Clancy’s Recent Video about Food Bullying: https://www.facebook.com/clancycash/posts/10224210111345153 Food Bullying by Michele Payn: http://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/ Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast

Compassion is key to solving hunger: Episode 68

 Our November hunger series kicks off with one of our favorite guests, anti-hunger advocate Diane Sullivan. She shares how COVID-19 has impacted people who are experiencing food insecurity. For example, did you know people who use SNAP benefits aren’t able to use grocery delivery services that have been essential to many who are at high risk? Diane Sullivan is a mother and a grandmother with lived experience and hunger and is currently a SNAP recipient. She is an anti-hunger advocate focused on food affordability working to ensure everyone has access to safe, affordable, nutritious food or regardless of income. Key points: COVID-19 has presented new challenges for people who need food assistance: SNAP (formerly Food Stamp) recipients cannot use grocery delivery services which forces people with underlying conditions to go to the store. SNAP recipients could not stockpile food as we were advised to do at the beginning of the pandemic. Unemployment payments put people over the income cap to receive SNAP benefits, but then when the payments stop they have to reapply.  This created an administrative nightmare. The pandemic highlighted inequities: People were already living with limited housing, food, and healthcare resources. Many people found themselves needing resources but didn’t know where to find them. People deserve a choice in the food they receive, but the demand for food support during the pandemic has removed much of the choice.  People wait in long lines to receive a random bag of food. People still have to leave home to receive food. People deserve choice and safe access to nutritious food. Where to find resources: Look online to apply for SNAP benefits. Feeding America is a great resource for immediate needs from Food Banks (that buy food to distribute) and Food Pantries (that distribute food). We haven’t solved the problems of hunger and poverty because we aren’t listening to the people who have lived experience: People with lived experience need to be treated like experts and reimbursed for their time and travel. We need to solve the problems that exist, not those that don’t. We need to advocate for efficiency. Three tips to overcome hunger and food insecurity: Keep educating yourself. Don’t fall victim to the manipulation of clever food marketers.  Don’t sway the market toward more expensive food. Learn to engage people with lived experience in hunger. Links: Diane on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoodChoices4All Food Bullying book by Michele Payn: http://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/ Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast 

How do you listen to hunger? Episode 67

 Cranberries! One of the stars of autumn tables evokes beautiful images, wonderful scents, and a distinct taste. We discover how cranberries are grown and harvested sustainably in this episode, plus why we shouldn’t be afraid of the “sugar” in these nutritious berries. We also learn how a cranberry bog in Massachusetts looks different than a cranberry bog in Wisconsin. Michele and Eliz are joined by Dawn Gates-Allen, a fourth generation cranberry grower, who believes that the future of agriculture is through continuing education. Collaborating with schools, realtors, universities and stewardship is a foundation; culminating these while not being afraid to embrace things that are tough will help raise awareness of what agriculture offers to our environment and at your table. Ultimately food education and good decision making is what makes us healthy and well balanced. Key points: How are cranberries grown? What you see on the commercials is a glamorized version of harvest. Cranberry bogs are flooded for harvest, but aren’t grown in water. Cranberries don’t like to have “wet feet.” Cranberries are grown on a vine with shallow roots. Durning growing season the cranberry bog looks like a lovely golf course with ditches for irrigation. Water is recycled and stored in reservoirs and ponds - It is very scenic. One of the largest managers of water in the state. How does technology help make the farm more sustainable? Remote control irrigation is used to provide the right amount of water at the right time. Everything is done by satellite through solar powered sensors. Sensors report the temperature and soil moisture conditions in the bog. Water is used to protect plants from both frost and heat. How does a cranberry bog in Massachusetts look different than a cranberry bog in Wisconsin? When cranberries farms in Massachusetts started in the 1880s, they were built in the wetlands around rocks and trees.  They are unevenly shaped and require more labor to harvest Farms in Wisconsin are more open and rectangular.  They are built with dykes around them so that machinery can be used to harvest. What about all the sugar in cranberries? As with any food, portion control is important. Cranberries have lots of health benefits. Lots of recipes call for whole, unsweetened cranberries. Much of Dawn’s work with realtors is educating them and new home owners about what to expect living near a working farm. Three tips to overcome Food Bullying: Keep an open mind. Know your sources. Freeze cranberries. They keep up a year!  Don’t let the sugar thing worry you. Links: Dawn Gates-Allen Website: www.cranberries.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MassCranberries Twitter: twitter.com/MassCranberries Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast Food Bullying with Michele Payn: http://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/

Growing cranberries and sustainability: Episode 66

 We’ve all seen the ads for pet food featuring happy dogs with happy owners who buy the very best food for their furry family members. But is that food better? How do you know what is best for your pet? Does grain-free dog food make sense or are you being food bullied into buying a boutique brand that offers less nutrition? Our guest, veterinarian Tammy Lons, gives us the scoop on the facts about pet food. Tammy Lons is a small animal veterinarian.  She has two degrees from Michigan State University, a B.S. in animal science, and a D.V.M. She is a wife, mom, practice owner, hobby farmer who raises Dexters. Key points How to choose the right food for your pet: Talk to your veterinarian: What your pet needs depends on their stage of life, size, and activity level Most pets are overfed - 75% are obese Dogs often get the wrong kind of food Cats don’t need the carbs in kibble and should get canned food most of the time Vets don’t receive kickbacks from pet food manufacturers and will recommend what is best for your individual pet Tammy recommends Purina, Royal Canine, and Purina.  They are the top 3 brands. Stick with food companies that do research (feeding trials) Look for the AFFCO label which gives feeding instructions, calorie counts and a statement about life stage Ingredient lists are a source of misinformation and bullying Dogs and cats like grain.  It tastes good By-products and left-overs from people food and are fine High-protein, grain-free diets are causing heart disease in animals (UC-Davis Study) Ignore the ads for pet food: Ads are all marketing and are not required to provide real nutrition information Companies have big budgets for ads to appeal to your senses Companies sent people to train staff at PetCo and other retailers to recommend their products to customers using misleading claims such as: Meat should be the first ingredient By-products are bad Pets need grain-free diets Three tips to overcome Food Bullying when buying pet food: Feed one of the top three brands Talk to your vet Ask questions Links: Website: www.Tekonshaanimalhospital.com Facebook: facebook.com/tekonshaanimalhospital Instagram: instagram.com/tekonshaanimalhospital Resources: https://www.aafco.org/ Food Bullying with  Michele Payn: http://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/ Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast

Food bullying in the pet aisle: Episode 65

We’ve all seen the ads for pet food featuring happy dogs with happy owners who buy the very best food for their furry family members. But is that food better? How do you know what is best for your pet? Are you being food bullied into buying a boutique brand that offers less nutrition? Our guest, veterinarian Tammy Lons, gives us the scoop on the facts about pet food. Tammy Lons is a Small animal veterinarian.  She has two degrees from Michigan State University, a bachelors in animal science, and a DVM. She is a wife, mom, practice owner, hobby farmer who raises Dexters. Key points How to choose the right food for your pet: Talk to your veterinarian: What your pet needs depends on their stage of life, size, and activity level Most pets are overfed - 75% are obese Dogs often get the wrong kind of food Cats don’t need the carbs in kibble and should get canned food most of the time Vets don’t receive kickbacks from pet food manufacturers and will recommend what is best for your individual pet Tammy recommends Purina, Royal Canine, and Purina.  They are the top 3 brands. Stick with food companies that do research (feeding trials) Look for the AFFCO label which gives feeding instructions, calorie counts and a statement about life stage Ingredient lists are a source of misinformation and bullying: Dogs and cats like grain.  It tastes good By-products and left-overs from people food and are fine High-protein, grain-free diets are causing heart disease in animals (UC-Davis Study) Ignore the ads for pet food: Ads are all marketing and are not required to provide real nutrition information Companies have big budgets for ads Companies sent people to train staff at PetCo and other retailers to recommend their products to customers using misleading claims such as: Meat should be the first ingredient By-products are bad Pets need grain-free diets Three tips to overcome Food Bullying when buying pet food: Feed one of the top three brands Talk to your vet Ask questions Links: Website: www.Tekonshaanimalhospital.com Facebook: facebook.com/tekonshaanimalhospital Instagram: instagram.com/tekonshaanimalhospital Resources: https://www.aafco.org/ Food Bullying with  Michele Payn: http://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/ Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast

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