There’s more to NASA than astronauts and engineers, and there’s more to “space food” than freeze dried ice cream. Retired NASA food scientist Vickie Kloeris shares a sneak peek into her space food career with entertaining stories and situations that defy gravity.

Tune into this episode to learn about:

·       the food science involved in feeding astronauts

·       the psychological importance of food in space programs

·       different strategies and technologies utilized to make food safe, convenient and tasty in orbit

·       challenges, solutions and stories about dining microgravity style

·       the role of registered dietitians in space food

·       why dietary monitoring in space is important

·       food science as a career path

·       the Institute of Food Technologists

Full shownotes, transcript and resources at:  https://soundbitesrd.com/265