Marion Nestle

Marion Nestle, a renowned Professor of Nutrition at NYU and author of 'Food Politics', dives into the world of food additives and their health implications. She reveals how the U.S. system allows companies to self-certify additives as safe, while Europe imposes stricter regulations. Marion discusses the hidden dangers in common products like bread, questions the safety of artificial colors, and highlights the regulatory gaps that leave consumers vulnerable. Tune in to learn how to navigate your food choices more wisely!

Marion Nestle, a prominent food policy expert and nutritionist, discusses the pressing need for a food revolution. She highlights the inadequacies of SNAP benefits, influenced by political decisions during government shutdowns. Nestle delves into the challenges of ultra-processed foods, their environmental impact, and how supermarket practices disadvantage small producers. She advocates for triple-duty diets that benefit health, food security, and climate. Film critic Justin Chang reviews Joachim Trier’s film, Sentimental Value, adding a cinematic touch to the conversation.

Join Marion Nestle, a renowned food policy scholar, as she discusses her updated guide for savvy shoppers, revealing how supermarkets manipulate us with marketing tactics. She dives into pressing topics like ultra-processed foods and their environmental impacts. Science writer Mary Roach, known for her quirky explorations of biology, shares groundbreaking insights from her latest work on transplant science, including innovations in animal organ donation and the controversial ethics of growing human organs in pigs. A fascinating blend of food politics and medical advances!

Marion Nestle, a nutrition expert, discusses the rise of ultraprocessed foods and their health risks. Kevin Hall's trial shows significant differences in weight gain and inflammation between diets with and without ultraprocessed foods.

Marion Nestle, a leading nutrition researcher, and Dhruv Khullar, a physician and contributor, unravel the complexities of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health agenda amid his controversial stances on vaccines and junk food. They emphasize the urgent need for reform in food politics, focusing on the impacts of ultra-processed foods on public health. Meanwhile, Kelefa Sanneh reflects on the revolutionary influence of Kraftwerk, the pioneers of electronic music, discussing their profound legacy across various music genres and their cultural relevance today.

Lisa Lefferts, an environmental health consultant and former FDA committee member, alongside Marion Nestle, a renowned nutritionist from NYU, dive into the colorful world of food dyes and additives. They unravel the safety controversies surrounding synthetic food dyes like Red No. 30, discussing their potential effects on children's behavior. The duo also tackles the health implications of ultra-processed foods and legislative measures like those in West Virginia. Tune in for insights on how science, politics, and public perception shape what we eat!

Marion Nestle, a renowned authority on food policy and Emerita Professor at NYU, sheds light on the challenges posed by the food industry in making healthier choices. She discusses how food marketing exploits our psychology and why willpower alone isn't enough. Marion emphasizes the significance of community initiatives, schools, and policy in shaping nutritional habits. She also highlights the detrimental effects of stress and decision fatigue on our diets, and the double-edged role of social media in spreading nutrition information.

Renowned food scientist Marion Nestle discusses the food industry's influence on public health, unethical marketing practices targeting lower-income communities, and the impact of artificial sweeteners. They also explore the ethical dilemma of athlete sponsorships by soda companies and the meat industry's control over sustainability in dietary guidelines.

In this enlightening discussion, renowned food and public health advocate Marion Nestle uncovers the hidden forces shaping our food choices. She reveals how the food industry manipulates dietary guidelines and nutrition research, often prioritizing profit over health. Nestle draws chilling parallels between Big Food and Big Tobacco, exploring their shared tactics in marketing unhealthy products. From problematic supermarket layouts to the agricultural policies fueling the obesity epidemic, this conversation challenges listeners to reconsider who truly controls what we eat.

Processed food is bad for you, right? Well, there’s more to this story. As new technologies create foods that can’t be made in home kitchens, such as plant-based meats and dairy products made with plant proteins, the question of whether we should all be consuming more highly processed foods is up for debate. Advocates say a substantial increase in food processing is the best way to feed growing human populations while also reducing food waste. We should trust – and invest – in food technology that can make our global food supply healthier and more sustainable, including highly or ultra-processed foods. Opponents argue that these kinds of foods are often less nutritious, and are commonly linked to adverse health indices, particularly when it comes to ultra-processing. As this debate blooms, Intelligence Squared partners with the Institute of Food Technologists to debate this question: Should We Eat More Processed Foods?  Arguing in favor of the motion is Amy Webb and Michael Gibney. Arguing against the motion is Kevin Hall and Marion Nestle. Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices