Sustainable Dish Podcast

The Blue Zones have long been touted as holding the secrets to longevity, but one aspect of the “Blue Zones” framework that gets far too much attention is the diet, which emphasizes limiting animal-based foods. 

In reality, there are many factors that go into living a long, high-quality, and meaningful life. Plus, when you start to look at the research behind this movement, it doesn’t hold up to scrutiny.

Today I am sharing my conversation with fellow dietitian and podcaster Erin Skinner, founder of Empowered Nutrition, a functional nutrition practice in North Carolina. She has done extensive research on The Blue Zones and what she found was fascinating. 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Join me September 29 - October 2, 2022, for a fun and informative weekend getaway at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. To learn more, visit sustainabledish.com/events and get your tickets today before they sell out.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

I recently had the pleasure of appearing on the Realfoodology podcast with Courtney Swan.

Courtney is an integrative nutritionist and “real foodist” with a passion for changing the way America eats. 

Like me, Courtney cares about where food comes from and wants people to eat a nutrient-dense diet - which includes animal-sourced foods. She and I get in deep with the anti-meat narrative and the 3 main topics that drive these discussions: nutrition, ethics, and the environment

The conversation was so good, I just had to share.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Join me September 29 - October 2, 2022, for a fun and informative weekend getaway at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. To learn more, visit sustainabledish.com/events and get your tickets today before they sell out.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Today's episode of the podcast features my conversation last year with Nicolette Hahn Niman just before the launch of the 2nd edition of her book Defending Beef: The Ecological and Nutritional Case for Meat.

Nicolette is an author, lawyer, rancher, and one of the many environmental experts featured in the film, Sacred Cow.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alec’s Ice Cream, the first and only verified regenerative, organic ice cream and the best-tasting ice cream I have ever had. Plus, they are Certified Humane. Check it out by going to sustainabledish.com/icecream and use code DIANA for 20% off your order. 

Join me September 29 - October 2, 2022, for a fun and informative weekend getaway at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. To learn more, visit sustainabledish.com/events and get your tickets today before they sell out.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Hannah Thompson-Weeman is the president and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance. Since 1987, the Alliance has been safeguarding the future of animal agriculture and its value to society by bridging the communication gap between the farm and food communities.

Hannah’s work includes developing a plan of action for when protestors strike and fighting misinformation in anti-meat narrative campaigns. 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alec’s Ice Cream, the first and only verified regenerative, organic ice cream and the best-tasting ice cream I have ever had. Plus, they are Certified Humane. Check it out by going to sustainabledish.com/icecream and use code DIANA for 20% off your order. 

Join me September 29 - October 2, 2022, for a fun and informative weekend getaway at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. To learn more, visit sustainabledish.com/events and get your tickets today before they sell out.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

On this “recycled” episode, I am joined by Lierre Keith, author of The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability. Lierre shares her story about becoming vegan, the struggles to “do it right,” and her eventual health downfalls as a result.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alec’s Ice Cream, the first and only verified regenerative, organic ice cream and the best-tasting ice cream I have ever had. Plus, they are Certified Humane. Check it out by going to sustainabledish.com/icecream and use code DIANA for 20% off your order. 

Join me September 29 - October 2, 2022, for a fun and informative weekend getaway at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. To learn more, visit sustainabledish.com/events and get your tickets today before they sell out.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Today we are replaying my conversation with Dr. Allen Williams, a rancher and soil health consultant. Dr. Williams explains the connection between soil health and livestock and debunks myths around regenerative agriculture. 

This episode was originally recorded in 2018 but the topics are still relevant today.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, and a discussion community plus so much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alec’s Ice Cream, the first and only verified regenerative, organic ice cream and the best-tasting ice cream I have ever had. Plus they are Certified Humane. Check it out by going to sustainabledish.com/icecream and use code DIANA for 20% off your order. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com

For this episode, I am sharing my interview with Dr. Tony Hampton on his podcast, Protecting Your N.E.S.T.

Dr. Hampton and I discuss regenerative farming versus monocropping and correct the narrative around the impact of livestock on climate change, plus how a high protein diet can improve health.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, and a discussion community plus so much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alec’s Ice Cream, the first and only verified regenerative, organic ice cream and the best-tasting ice cream I have ever had. Plus they are Certified Humane. Check it out by going to sustainabledish.com/icecream and use code DIANA for 20% off your order. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com

Meet Jake Muise, co-founder of Maui Nui Venison. The Maui Nui mission is “to help balance Axis deer populations for the good of our environment, communities, and food system. “

In short, Jake and his team are using this invasive species to create a nutrient-dense food source for the people of Hawaii.

All of Maui Nui’s products are delicious and packed with high-quality nutrients. Plus, the USDA oversees the entire process and inspects each animal before approving it as safe for human consumption.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, and a discussion community plus so much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Alec’s Ice Cream, the first and only verified regenerative, organic ice cream and the best-tasting ice cream I have ever had. Check it out by going to sustainabledish.com/icecream and use code DIANA for 20% off your order. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com

My last episode with Frank Mitloehner, PhD was so popular I wanted to have him back on the show to give us an update on what’s going on in the world of beef. Frank is a professor in the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis and is the director of the CLEAR Center.

This episode is short but it is packed with information. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, and a discussion community plus so much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

I love discussing meat and protein consumption with other women! Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician with a background in Human Nutrition. Her background in medicine and nutrition makes her uniquely qualified to speak about the intersection of the food we eat and our health.

Dr. Lyon supports animal-sourced foods as a part of a healthy diet and encourages her patients to build quality muscle mass as a way to improve metabolism, stave off chronic illnesses, and protect against signs of aging.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, and a discussion community plus so much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com