Regenerative Agriculture and Your Health with Jeff Tkach - 78

Curious about how soil quality affects food quality? There's a strong connection. Soil health supports human health. Find out how regenerative agriculture is being utilized to heal our soil and ultimately save humanity. Join Mary Purdy as she interviews Jeff Tkach from the Rodale Institute. IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL COVER SOME OF THESE QUESTIONS: - What is the connection between soil health and human health? - How many microorganisms are in a teaspoon of soil? - What is regenerative agriculture? - What is the regenerative agriculture certification? - What's the research around the difference in nutrient quality, crop yields, environmental impact and profitability of organically versus conventionally grown foods? - Is "ergothionine" a nutrient or a Greek God? - What's the connection between functional medicine and the agricultural system? - How can a personal health journey change the trajectory of your career? - How hard is it to say the word "inextricable?" RESOURCES AND LINKS Rodale Institute https://rodaleinstitute.org/ Regenerative Agricultural Certification: https://regenorganic.org/ The Vegetable Systems Trial: https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-vegetable-nutrient-quality-and-soil-health-in-the-vegetable-systems-trial-4th-season-updates/ Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA's): https://www.localharvest.org/csa/ Downloadable Document: The Truth About Organic: https://rodaleinstitute.org/education/resources/the-truth-about-organic/ Dr. Bronners: https://www.drbronner.com/ Supporting your gut health is essential for optimal thyroid function. Check out Mary's new book "The Microbiome Diet Reset" for more ideas around how to support that important eco-system in your belly. iTunes - 
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