FoodxThought

Hello and welcome to FoodxThought – the podcast about food and nutrition, environmentalism and sustainability, and general wellbeing!

In today's episode, I'm talking with Kelsey Joseph of the Humane League– an organization whose mission is to end the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world’s biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action and leave animals off their plates. As you might imagine, it's a big challenge.

In this interview, we talk about why it's important to lead with compassion,  what it's like to protest, some of major changes the Humane League has been able to make, taking on giant corporations like McDonalds, small changes anyone can make towards a more plant-focused plate, "reduce-itarianism", and more!

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IN THIS EPISODE

The Humane League: https://thehumaneleague.org/ 

Today's "minisode" is the first of several deep-dives into the all-confusing world of NUTRITION.  I'm currently studying for my Master's in Human Nutrition and on my way to become an RD and want to bring you with me on the journey and share with you all of the knowledge I pick up along the way.

To start things off, I'll be covering MACRONUTRIENTS– dedicating an entire episode to each macronutrient. We'll cover what macronutrients are, dig deep into the science to learn how these macros work in our bodies on a biochemical level, strip away some of the stigma, talk about the best sources, and learn how much of each we should be having in our diets.

There are four macronutrients– protein, lipids (fats), carbohydrates, and water! Today we're talking all about FATS, covering all of the above information.

It's so important to understand nutrition for what it is; fuel for our bodies, rather than something to be manipulated, controlled, or demonized. So the goal of these minisode's will be to push past that and look at nutrition at a scientific level and understand the nourishment it brings.

I hope you guys enjoy these! Please let me know your thoughts on Instagram @foodxthought

Welcome back! In this weeks episode, I’m talking with Zack Wyatt, Founder and President of the Carolina Farm Trust, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works to establish and support a regional food system beginning with the farmer. This work contradicts systems, industries and interests that fuel our current global food system. As you might imagine, this is not an easy mission. 

In this episode we discuss what happens between farmers and our plates, why it is increasingly vital that we rely on local food, the outlook and obstacles of farming with a changing climate, the best ways to support local food, the biggest barriers to the success of an all-local food chain, and more!

EVERYTHING WE MENTIONED

Carolina Farm Trust - https://carolinafarmtrust.org/

The Carolina Jubilee Food & Music Festival (SEPT 27-28) - https://thecarolinajubilee.org/

Rowland’s Row Farm - https://rowlandsrowfarm.com/

Two Pigs Farm - https://www.facebook.com/TwoPigsFarm

Your Mom’s Doughnuts - https://www.yourmomsdonutsnc.com/

Big Oak Farm - http://bigoakfarmnc.com/

Lomax Farms - https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/lomax-farm/

Lucky Clays - http://luckyclaysfarm.com/

100 Gardens - https://sharecharlotte.org/nonprofit/100-gardens

West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition- Seeds of Change - https://www.charlotteagenda.com/45622/west-boulevard-grocery-co-op/

Sustainability Village at JCSU - https://www.jcsu.edu/about/new-construction/sustainability-village2

Out Teach - https://www.out-teach.org/ 

RAFI - https://rafiusa.org/

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association - https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/

Friendship Gardens - http://friendship-gardens.org/

JT Williams Montessori - https://williamsmontessori.com/

Urban farm at Aldersgate - http://urbanfarmataldersgate.org/

Mecklenburg County Beekeepers Association - http://www.meckbees.org/

Blue Barn Jelly and Hot Sauce - http://bleubarnbistro.com/

Barbee Farms - http://www.barbeefarms.net/

Davidson Farmers Market -  http://www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org/

Matthew Farmers Market - https://www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com/

Crown Town Compost - https://www.crowntowncompost.com/

Heirloom Restaurant - https://www.heirloomrestaurantnc.com/

Cotswald Farmers Market - http://cotswoldfarmersmarket.com/

In part-two of my interview with Julia Simon, Executive Vegan Chef and Founder of Nourish, the plant-based delivery service, we're talking alllllll about food.

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 We discuss plant-based proteins like tofu, tempeh, and seitan and how to prepare them, the different types of sugars, kitchen essentials, go-to meals for various occasions, how vegan cheese is made, lab-grown meat, the vegan food scene in Charlotte, and VegFest- the vegan food festival coming up on Sept 7th. 

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Each week on the podcast I will be chatting with experts or sharing tips about topics like food and nutrition, environmentalism and sustainability, and general wellbeing. 

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Instagram: @foodxthought

Julia's Instagram: @nourishcharlotte

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EVERYTHING WE MENTION

Charlotte VEGFEST (Sept 7) https://www.facebook.com/events/1251679211662829/

Charlotte VegFest Vendor Sign Up https://veganclt.com/charlotte-vegfest/vendors/

Viva Raw https://viva-raw.com/

La Fromagerie (London) https://www.lafromagerie.co.uk/

Artisanal Vegan Cheese by Miyoko Schinner https://amzn.to/2YtMkEw 

Chao Cheese https://fieldroast.com/products/chao/

Miso Master https://great-eastern-sun.com/shop/miso-master-miso/miso-master-brown-rice-miso/

Pinky’s https://www.eatatpinkys.com/

Cast Iron Skillet https://amzn.to/2YMAbWy 

Stainless Steel Saucepan https://amzn.to/2GOshpr

Salad Spinner https://amzn.to/2YwAolG 

Yogurt Maker https://amzn.to/2KgvKPG 

Immersion Blender https://amzn.to/31hEk6w 

Blendtec Blender https://amzn.to/2KgrwaX 

Dehydrator https://amzn.to/2yJcQKJ 

Spiralizer https://amzn.to/2YLRJ52 

Wildwood Foods http://www.wildwoodfoods.com/ 

Trader Joes Extra Firm Tofu https://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/4698

Companion Seitan https://amzn.to/31rKmSh 

To kick-off the first episode of FoodxThought the podcast, I’m sharing an exciting two-part interview with Julia Simon, Executive Vegan Chef and Founder of Nourish - a prepared food delivery service that offers healthy, delicious, culturally diverse, plant-powered food while also being environmentally conscious and supporting the community. 

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In part one, we share Julia’s culinary background, how she started Nourish, what you’ll need to get started as a beginner vegan, whether we should be tracking our macronutrients, vegan junk food, vegan / non-vegan relationships, and more!

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Each week on the podcast I will be chatting with experts or sharing tips about topics like food and nutrition, environmentalism and sustainability, and general wellbeing. Please subscribe for more episodes like this!

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Instagram: @FoodxThought

Julia’s Instagram: @NourishCharlotte

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EVERYTHING WE MENTIONED

Charlotte VEGFEST (Sept 7) https://www.facebook.com/events/1251679211662829/

Charlotte VegFest Vendor Sign Up https://veganclt.com/charlotte-vegfest/vendors/

FoodNotBombs http://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/ local chapter: https://www.facebook.com/foodnotbombsclt/

The China Study https://amzn.to/2YmCeoV 

The Natural Gourmet Institute https://www.ngihca.edu/  - https://www.ice.edu/health-supportive-culinary-arts-info

Nourish - https://nourishcharlotte.com/

Classes at Nourish - https://nourishcharlotte.com/products/vegan-for-meateaters

Wok https://amzn.to/2YqBgYG 

Spatula https://amzn.to/2Kl26ZR 

Aldi Spinach Ravioli https://www.livekindly.com/vegan-spinach-filled-ravioli-just-launched-at-aldi/

Farm Spirit (Portland) https://www.farmspiritpdx.com/ 

Fancy Radish (DC) https://www.fancyradishdc.com/

Welcome to FoodxThought – THE PODCAST! Each week we will explore all things food, nutrition, wellness, sustainability, and more. I'll be chatting with experts, diving deep into these topics and exploring questions, telling stories, and providing valuable information to help you navigate the often confusing world of wellness. Join in on the conversation – let's explore what happens at the intersection of Food x Thought!

Season 1 coming August 2019! Subscribe to the podcast and follow along on Instagram at FoodxThought for updates and info.

Hosted by Lindsay Kosma