Essential Ingredients Podcast

“Working with nature is much better than working against nature.” -Daniel Baertschi

The New “Old Normal” of food is back! Well, it’s not that new, rather we’re reverting back to when people were not contaminated by processed food. Due to this pandemic, more people became aware of their health. In this episode, Justine and Daniel Baertschi, Founder and CEO of Carbon Farms, discuss how regenerative agriculture can create a huge difference in the future of food. Daniel talks about the top 3 reasons why the food system is not changing for the better, what can we do to make a change in a generational level, and the one question we should ask before we spend our money. A healthy soil means a healthy humanity. Farmers need help and it is time we understand the value of good food, not only for ourselves but for our planet Earth. If you are a farmer looking for agricultural improvement or an individual wanting to live a healthier life in a healthier society, tune in to today’s podcast! 

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Episode Highlights:

03:07 What’s Up with the Food System

06:26 Bring Back Your Relationship with Real Food

13:19 Top 3 Reasons We’re Losing the “Change” Dialogue

19:10 A Beam of Hope

25:47 The New “Old Normal” of Food

25:47 What Can You Do? 

31:28 Are You Paying For the Food or for the Marketing? 

37:21 New Recipes To Try!

“You need to have a sense of integrity about what you're doing and have a clear plan for what you're saying.” - Reilly Brock

Food gone bad? No worries! Today’s treat: cool recipes, storage tips, and refrigeration hacks that will make you love being in the kitchen! Today, Justine sits with Reilly Brock, Associate Creative Director at Imperfect Foods. As an expert in all things communications and branding, Reilly provides us with a list of important things to remember in storytelling, content creation, branding & identity, and event planning. We also learn how to adapt with the unpredictable food system, plan for uncertain times, and be of outstanding service to our customers even when disaster strikes. Reilly also talks about our role and responsibility towards the growing problem of food waste and how we can support our local farmers. Tune in and have a meaningful impact on the food system- as entrepreneurs, consumers, and citizens of the world! 

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Episode Highlights:

01:57 Cooking- An Essential Part Of Our World

06:26 From Food To Event Planning

12:49 Have A Positive Response To Change

19:29 Imperfect Storytelling: Storage Tips

24:22 Imperfect Changes In Supply And Demand

32:17 Honesty With The Consumers 

39:17 Empathy+ Curiosity+ Trust = Excellent Brand

48:27 How To Manage Food Waste

56:36 Food That Needs To Stay And Food That Needs To Go

58:25 Make Your Own Broth!

01:03:10 Life Hacks That Gets You Through The Day

“Food is wisdom. The goal is to embrace ourselves as natural beings that need nature.” -Gina Bria

We’re bombarded today with an influx of products that promise wonderful health benefits. We all want that but how can we be sure that what their labels say is true? Today, Justine sits with Gina Bria, founder of Hydration Foundation; Arpit Bhopalkar & Shreyas Oak, co-founders of Bhoomi; and Nisha Saini, founder of New York Ayurveda and Panchakarma Center. Their discussion revolves around sustainable product goods and the Ayurveda way of achieving balance for a healthier body. Arpit and Shreyas talk about their sugarcane drink- it’s composition, how it’s made- from the ingredients to the bottle used, how it promotes better health, and how it is able to support local minority farmers. Nisha explains what Ayurveda is and the amazing benefits of herbs such as Moringa, Turmeric, Ginger, etc which are also found in Bhoomi’s sugarcane drink. And lastly, Gina expounds further on how sugarcane provides more hydration for the body than water, how sugarcane helps regenerate the soil, how water molecules play an important role in carrying biological information, and why we should be more aware about choosing the foods we eat. If you’re looking for new ways to stay healthy, you don’t want to miss today’s episode! 

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Episode Highlights:

03:04 Innovative Ways To Hydration, Health, and Balance

08:53 The Hydrating Power of Cane Water 

14:43 Wonder Herbs You Should Try!

18:46 What Is Ayurveda?

26:10 It’s Not Just Sugar Dissolved In Water! 

30:45 Bring Back Plant Wisdom Into Your Life

35:07 Why Choose Bhoomi 

43:06 Practical Ways To Make The Food System Better

“Our system is run on hydration because we are water beings. All electrical function in our bodies depends on the conductivity of the water inside us. It is NOT about more, it's about quality.”  -Gina Bria

Once upon a time, someone said that we need to drink 8 glasses of water a day and the world believed it! While it is true that we need water to live, counting glasses of water just isn’t the right way to rehydrate. Simply put, it is a myth and not based on actual scientific research and also we are already taking in water without even realizing it. How? Join Justine and Gina Bria, Founder of Hydration Foundation, as they unveil the less known facts about water and hydration. Gina shares why hydration is an urgent call, not only for people but also for nature. She talks about water in its fourth state, the misconceptions we have about hydrating, the right way to hydrate, and the role of hydration during this pandemic. Tune in and discover how to make your coffee hydrating and Gina’s pudding recipe that will hydrate you like crazy!

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Episode Highlights:

02:00 Hydration in Dehydrated Lands

07:08 “Gel” Water- the Fourth Stage of Water

14:55 How to Make Your Coffee Hydrating

22:22 The 8 Glasses of Water A Day Myth 

25:38 A 5-Second Miracle Recipe For Better Hydration!

29:29 Hydration and COVID-19  

Welcome to The Essential Ingredients Podcast! Together, we will define the future of food! 

Food is essential!. We need it and we love it. It serves not only for our survival but also for our enjoyment. No doubt, the food business is a thriving industry in whatever form, situation, or time period. 

However, we are all faced with an URGENT call!

Global food problems are starting to pile up- from food security and declining resources to unsustainable agricultural practices and obstacles that afflicts minority & local farmers.

What do we do? 

We need to gather our “Essential Ingredients”: caring experts, relevant resources, and people like you who have the heart and power to #MakeTheWorldABetterPlace! 

This podcast aims to demystify issues we face in the food sector and offer regenerative solutions on a multigenerational level. We also tackle tested business strategies to support entrepreneurs on their path from concept to purpose. 

We bring together global influencers, thought leaders, change-makers, and serial entrepreneurs who have a deep understanding of this matter in question. 

Join us every Monday at 6 am for fresh and inspiring conversations!  

Meet Your Host: 

Justine Reichman is the CEO and Founder of NextGenChef. If you want to scale your business and fast, NextGenChef is the perfect place to find the right place to find the resources and make the connections you need to take your business to the next level. Justine is a social entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is a passionate advocate for affordable, quality foods and a better food system that both serve the planet and the people living in it for generations to come.  

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