Foodie Pharmacology with Cassandra Quave

04/29/2024

Tony Primeaux from this week on Foodie Pharmacology with Cassandra Quave.

03/20/2024

Universities are closing their herbariums to save money, but they could be foreclosing our future.

03/18/2024

🎙️ Calling all foodies! 🍽️ Join me as I chat with Chef Binta in our latest episode on Foodie Pharmacology. We explore the flavors and benefits of ancient grains like millet and fonio. Discover how these sustainable grains can revolutionize the way we eat, support local communities, and protect our planet. Don't miss out on this incredible culinary journey! Listen now.



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In this episode of the Foodie Pharmacology podcast, hosted by Dr. Cassandra Quave in collaboration with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources f...

03/04/2024

🌱 Exciting News! 🌱 I recently collaborated with Colin Khoury and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture to discuss the fascinating trends in plants that shape our agriculture, diets, and health. Tune in to my latest episode on Foodie Pharmacology, where we explore the power of plants and their impact on our world! 🎧🌿

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In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Quave hosts the special series 'Treaty Talks,' created in collaboration with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resourc...

02/26/2024

Uncover the impact of COVID on our food choices! With disruptions in the food supply chain, many turned to local solutions. Dr. Vincent Lal discusses the rise of healthy Pacific Island foods in our diets.

02/26/2024

Join us this week as we explore the fascinating world of indigenous and underutilized foods of the South Pacific with Dr. Vincent Lal! Get ready for some incredible foods, cool chemistry, and inspiring stories. Don't miss out!

02/12/2024

🌿 Join Dr. Cassandra Quave in an eye-opening discussion with Geoff Hawtin on the future of crop production and conservation 🌍🌾 In this episode of , we explore the impact of climate change on our food system. Listen now to gain valuable insights!

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In this episode of Foodie Pharmacology presented by Dr. Cassandra Quave, a collaboration with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food an...

02/08/2024

Beets offer many benefits in terms of nutrition, are rich in antioxidant molecules, vitamins, and minerals. Clinical studies show the medicinal promise of beetroots for a number of health conditions and for boosting athletic performance in healthy adults.

🔗https://open.substack.com/pub/naturespharmacy/p/eat-your-beets?r=i3zme&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

02/07/2024

Did you know that there are approximately 7,000 languages spoken in the world? Sadly, we're losing many of them, along with valuable knowledge and wisdom. Join us in preserving linguistic diversity and celebrating indigenous cultures.

02/06/2024

🌍 Join us on an Ethnobotanical Journey! 🌿✨ Discover how indigenous peoples perceive their interconnectedness with nature and the duty to protect it. 🌱 Explore the concept of kinship with guest Dr. Sarah Edwards. Don't miss out!

02/05/2024

What caused Dr. Sarah Edwards to leave on a life-changing journey to Australia? Find out more about her vivid dream. 🌿🌍

02/05/2024

👉NEW EPISODE ALERT! Learn how plants are not just for decoration or consumption, but hold important roles in our culture & history! Join us in the conversation with Dr. Sarah Edwards, in our newest episode Foodie Pharmacology.

02/02/2024

Fossil find opens up new branches of our planet's history. Story -

Unusual trees found fossilized in Canada were buried alive 350 million years ago. Scientists say the discovery opens a new window into the history of life on Earth.

01/31/2024

Many chronic diseases are due to mismanagement of our food systems.

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01/30/2024

Join me at the Atlanta Science Festival! I'm so happy to partner with on these 3 events:

🦠Holobiome film screening and panel discussion — March 9th
🌿Plant Hunter + Emory Herbarium at the Carter Center (tickets are selling fast!) — March 12th
🌳Expo at Piedmont Park — March

Read my latest newsletter for more details:

The 2024 ASF will be held from March 9-23rd! I'm partnering with ASF on several events. Save the date & book tix now!

01/30/2024

The Periodic Table of Food Initiative is supporting ground-breaking research on the phytochemical and nutrient content of food and is developing a better understanding of how food quality is linked to soil health.

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01/29/2024

🌍 Looking for a sustainable future? Tune into the Foodie Pharmacology this week as we discuss the importance of regenerative agriculture and its impact on soil health and nutrition.

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01/23/2024

Intrigued by the power of caffeine? Let's unveil the fascinating story of caffeine’s evolution in plants and its many roles. From insect defense to luring pollinators, caffeine has shaped the green world around us. Get ready to be amazed!

01/22/2024

Delicious can be poisonous when it comes to plant chemistry. Join Dr. Cassandra Quave and Dr. Noah Whiteman as they delve into the secret poisons of nature on the latest episode

Tune in now: https://foodiepharmacology.podbean.com/

01/08/2024

A revolution in the kitchen has begun! 🙌 Join the conversation between Dr. Cassandra Quave and renowned Chef Robert Oliver on our latest episode of the Foodie Pharmacology Podcast. Chef Oliver shares his profound insights on traditional Pacific food systems and the potential of food as a healing and preventive wellness tool. It's an epic conversation you don't want to miss! 🍲🌽🥥

Listen to the episode anywhere you stream podcasts! Subscribe to Foodie Pharmacology so you don't miss any of our future shows!

Learn more about Chef Oliver's work at www.pacificislandfoodrevolution.com

12/21/2023

Seasons greetings! I have some fun news to share! My botanical research at Emory University is featured in the December issue of Atlanta Magazine! This is available in the print magazine on store shelves in Georgia, or you can access the digital version here: 🔗https://www.atlantamagazine.com/health/emory-ethnobotanist-cassandra-quave-travels-the-globe-searching-for-plants-with-the-power-to-heal/

The article also highlights the vital work done at the Emory University Herbarium, which is supported solely through philanthropy! If you're seeking a cause for your end-of-year giving, please consider the Emory University Herbarium! Every penny helps in our work to document and conserve biodiversity in Georgia and beyond 💚
Donate to the herbarium here: 🔗https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1705/giving/index.aspx?sid=1705&gid=3&pgid=600&cid=1358&dids=9912&bledit=1&appealcode=W5CHP (or follow the link in bio)

12/21/2023

Are you looking for a fun and easy DIY gift for friends and family this holiday season? Check out my latest issue of the Nature's Pharmacy newsletter. I share my favorite recipe for a botanical sea salt body scrub!

🔗https://open.substack.com/pub/naturespharmacy/p/give-the-gift-of-a-holiday-glow?r=i3zme&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web or find the link to the newsletter in bio!

12/18/2023

I launched this podcast in 2019 with the LA-based production team Rob Cohen & Christine Roth. Our goal was simple: share the science behind food & health with a broad audience, taking my knowledge as a college professor out of the classroom & to the public!

Since then, we’ve released 176 episodes, which have been downloaded 165,000+ times by listeners from 117 countries! I’m proud to share that we are ranked in the top 2% of most popular podcasts globally. Not bad for a nerdy science show!

The Foodie Pharmacology podcast will take three weeks off for the winter break, and we’ll be back on January 8th with Season 6!

For now, check out the top episodes from 41 new releases we produced in 2023 for Season 5! More info and links to top episodes can be found in this week's issue of the Nature's Pharmacy newsletter:

Direct link: https://ow.ly/9q3F50QjHCN
The link is also found in bio!

12/05/2023

What we eat matters. Food can be either poison or medicine. In today’s post I cover some of the risks of a diet rich in ultra-processed foods and have removed the paywall on a few of my favorite newsletter issues covering anti-inflammatory herbs and spices.

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From turmeric to ginger and rosemary, I revisit some of my top posts of 2023 exploring food as medicine.

12/04/2023

🌍 Uniting the World, One Meal at a Time 🌏❤️ Kitchen Connection is more than just a cooking platform. It's a movement to bring people together, build connections, and bridge cultures through the universal language of food. Tune into our latest episode of the today to learn more about how to be part of something bigger! 🌱🤝