Season 4, Episode 12
Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Diana Rodgers, MS, RD dietician and nutritionist living on an organic farm and co-author of the new book and film Sacred Cow to discuss why well-raised meat is good for you and good for the planet.
SUMMARY OF EPISODE
3:00 – Diana’s background and journey into nutrition
5:15 – Dietary patterns of hunter-gatherer societies around the world
8:45 – The mid-Victorian dietary shift and consequences for health
11:15 – Is meat consumption increasing worldwide?
15:30 – The impact of industrial agriculture on the environment
17:15 –The water footprint of cattle
20:15 – Methane from cattle and carbon sequestration in the ground
23:15 – Deforestation and the impact of soy crops
28:30 – The environmental impact of chicken farming
33:00 – Antibiotic use in conventional farming and impact on human health
34:40 – Price comparison of beef burger vs. plant-based (Beyond Meat) burger
37:00 – The cycle of nature – life and death
39:20 – The challenges of writing Sacred Cow and creating the film
About Diana Rodgers, MS, RD
Diana Rodgers, RD, LDN is a “real food” Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living on a working organic farm in New England. She runs an active nutrition practice where she helps people with weight, metabolic, and intestinal issues recover their health through diet and lifestyle. She’s also an author, host of The Sustainable Dish Podcast, and the mom of two active kids. She speaks at universities and conferences internationally about nutrition and sustainability, social justice, animal welfare and food policy issues. She’s also working on a new book and film project, Sacred Cow, exploring the important role of animals in our food system.
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