Foodie Pharmacology Podcast
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsFoodie Pharmacology is a science podcast built for the food curious, the flavor connoisseurs, chefs, science geeks, plant lovers and adventurous taste experimenters out in the world! Join American ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra Quave on this adventure through history, medicine, cuisine and molecules as we explore the amazing pharmacology of our foods.
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Haggis & The New Scottish Cuisine with Chef Ben Reade
October 07, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBHave you ever considered how the biochemistry of taste influences our food choices? The food industry spends millions on scientific research in efforts of achieving the ultimate bliss points in our food experiences – from the perfect potato chip to the soda that has just the right amount of carbonation and sweetness. But, is this food “bliss” point achievable outside of the industrial food context? I definitely think so! On this episode, I chat with business owner and chef, Ben Reade, from t...
Haggis & The New Scottish Cuisine with Ben Reade
October 07, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBHave you ever considered how the biochemistry of taste influences our food choices? The food industry spends millions on scientific research in efforts of achieving the ultimate bliss points in our food experiences – from the perfect potato chip to the soda that has just the right amount of carbonation and sweetness. But, is this food “bliss” point achievable outside of the industrial food context? I definitely think so! On this 24th episode of the show, I chat with business owner and chef, B...
FP23 - Enter the "Blue Zone" with Lukasz Cielsa
September 30, 2019 07:01 - 41 minutes - 76.5 MBHave you ever heard the term “blue zone”? It refers to a few places on Earth where a large number of locals live to be a hundred years old or older. Lifespan and even healthspan are influenced by many different factors ranging from genetics, to physical activity, social factors, and diet. In this episode – we’re going to explore a special citrus species consumed in the traditional diet of Okinawa, which happens to be rich in compounds known as polymethoxy flavonoids, which may have some healt...
Enter the "Blue Zone" with Dr. Lukasz Cielsa
September 30, 2019 07:01 - 41 minutes - 76.5 MBHave you ever heard the term “blue zone”? It refers to a few places on Earth where a large number of locals live to be a hundred years old or older. Lifespan and even healthspan are influenced by many different factors ranging from genetics, to physical activity, social factors, and diet. In this episode – we explore a special citrus species consumed in the traditional diet of Okinawa, which happens to be rich in compounds known as polymethoxy flavonoids, which may have some health boosting ...
Enter the "Blue Zone" with Lukasz Cielsa
September 30, 2019 07:01 - 41 minutes - 76.5 MBHave you ever heard the term “blue zone”? It refers to a few places on Earth where a large number of locals live to be a hundred years old or older. Lifespan and even healthspan are influenced by many different factors ranging from genetics, to physical activity, social factors, and diet. In this episode – we’re going to explore a special citrus species consumed in the traditional diet of Okinawa, which happens to be rich in compounds known as polymethoxy flavonoids, which may have some healt...
Botany at the Bar! Bitters, Shrubs, Syrups & More with Dr. Rachel Meyer and Dr. Ashley Duval
September 23, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBHave you ever considered plant biodiversity through the lens of your taste buds? I chat with Dr. Rachel Meyer and Dr. Ashley DuVal about their work in the world of bitters and other botanical beverage ingredients. Along with Dr. Selena Ahmed, they are co-founders of Shoots and Roots Bitters and co-authors of their new book Botany at the Bar: The Art and Science of Making Bitters. We discuss the pharmacology behind some fascinating botanical ingredients that span the food-medicine continuum a...
EP 22 - Botany at the Bar! Bitters, Shrubs, Syrups & More!
September 23, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBHave you ever considered plant biodiversity through the lens of your taste buds? On this 22nd episode of Foodie Pharmacology, I chat with Drs. Rachel Meyer and Dr. Ashley DuVal about their work in the world of bitters and other botanical beverage ingredients. Along with Dr. Selena Ahmed, they are co-founders of Shoots and Roots Bitters and co-authors of their new book “Botany at the Bar: The Art and Science of Making Bitters”. We discuss the pharmacology behind some fascinating botanical ingr...
EP 21 - Apples with Will McClatchey
September 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBApples have a long history in folklore – from being called the forbidden fruit to associations with witches. Since their domestication in Central Asia thousands of years ago, thousands of cultivars have been developed by people across the globe. Today, we eat them raw, or process them into dry form, as apple cider, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, apple sauce, apple butter. We cook them stewed or in savory or sweet dishes. They are both versatile and full of key phytonutrients, including fla...
Apples with Dr. Will McClatchey
September 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBApples have a long history in folklore – from being called the forbidden fruit to associations with witches. Since their domestication in Central Asia thousands of years ago, thousands of cultivars have been developed by people across the globe. Today, we eat them raw, or process them into dry form, as apple cider, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, apple sauce, apple butter. We cook them stewed or in savory or sweet dishes. They are both versatile and full of key phytonutrients, including fl...
Chatter in your cheddar? Microbe cross-talk just got interesting! with Dr. Laura Sanchez
September 09, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBCheese is gooey, delicious, and comes in so many flavors and forms! But, how does this food, which starts with the simple base ingredient of milk, acquire this diversity in flavor? The credit goes to a variety of microbes that not only alter the color, smell, texture and flavor of cheese—but also do it via complex molecular signaling networks. Join me as I meet with Dr. Laura Sanchez, a rising star in the field of natural products chemistry who is applying advanced tools in chemistry to list...
EP 20 – Chatter in your cheddar? Microbe cross-talk just got interesting!
September 09, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBCheese is gooey, delicious, and comes in so many flavors and forms! But, how does this food, which starts with the simple base ingredient of milk, acquire this diversity in flavor? The credit goes to a variety of microbes that not only alter the color, smell, texture and flavor of cheese – but also do it via complex molecular signaling networks. Join me as I meet with Dr. Laura Sanchez - a rising star in the field of natural products chemistry who is applying advanced tools in chemistry to li...
"The Sioux Chef" Sean Sherman, Labrador Tea and Indigenous Eats
September 02, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBDid you know that there is a fragrant shrub with medicinal properties against respiratory infections, pain and diabetes that has been used by indigenous people spanning North America, Europe and Asia for centuries? Labrador tea is still valued today in the treatment of many ailments and is consumed as a traditional beverage. It is just one of many wild plants that make up the indigenous cuisine of Native peoples in the US and Canada. In this episode, I speak with award-winning chef and indig...
Ep 19 - "The Sioux Chef" Sean Sherman, Labrador Tea and Indigenous Eats
September 02, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBDid you know that there is a fragrant shrub with medicinal properties against respiratory infections, pain and diabetes that has been used by indigenous people spanning North America, Europe and Asia for centuries? Labrador tea is still valued today in the treatment of many ailments and is consumed as a traditional beverage. It is just one of many wild plants that make up the indigenous cuisine of Native peoples in the US and Canada. In this episode, we will chat with award-winning chef and i...
A Walk in the Garden of American Eden with Dr. Victoria Johnson
August 26, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 85 MBIn the early days of the foundation of the American republic, a charismatic dreamer with a love for plants and medicine made his mark on the world by establishing the country’s first public botanical garden: the Elgin Botanic Garden once located where Rockerfeller Center in NYC stands today. He would go on to grow more than two thousand species on a 20 acre plot of land where he taught medical students about the healing virtues of plants and conducted pharmaceutical and crop research. Join m...
EP 18 - A walk in the garden of American Eden with Victoria Johnson
August 26, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 85 MBEP 18 - A walk in the garden of American Eden with Victoria Johnson by Co-Conspiracy Entertainment
Tomatoes! The Aztec secret to the Mediterranean diet?
August 19, 2019 07:01 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBSome call them a fruit, some call them a vegetable – I call them juicy, red and delicious! How is it that a crop from a poisonous plant family came to pervade our salads, soups and sauces across numerous cuisines? What makes the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum, Solanaceae) a healthy food ingredient and how can you capture its best benefits? We’ll be exploring the fascinating history and pharmacology of one the world’s top ten crops in this episode of Foodie Pharmacology. #Tomato #TomatoSauce #...
EP 17 - Tomatoes! The Aztec secret to the Mediterranean diet?
August 19, 2019 07:01 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBEP 17 - Tomatoes! The Aztec secret to the Mediterranean diet? by Co-Conspiracy Entertainment
A Hot Cup of Oregano...What? with Dr. Avni Hajdari
June 30, 2019 23:01 - 25 minutes - 48.1 MBJoin me direct from the Sharri Mountains of Kosovo! I speak with Prof. Avni Hajdari of the University of Prishtina about a unique local beverage known as mountain tea (caj malet)! You may be surprised to learn of the secret ingredient: the gorgeous and fragrant purple flowering wild oregano (Origanum vulgare, Lamiaceae). #Oregano #Tea #Balkans
EP 16 - A Hot Cup of Oregano...What?
June 30, 2019 23:01 - 25 minutes - 48.1 MBEP 16 - A Hot Cup of Oregano...What? by Co-Conspiracy Entertainment
Salep: The Edible Orchids with Susanne Masters
June 23, 2019 22:09 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MBOrchids are a plant lover’s delight – they bring this amazing level of beauty to home interiors and gardens. Many of you plant lovers may have a lovely orchid decorating your home, or office or garden. Many of the orchids sold commercially are propagated through cell culture techniques so as not to deplete wild collections. Orchids aren’t just for beauty though – some of them are even edible. One edible example you may be familiar with is vanilla – this comes from the fruit pod of an orchid ...
EP 15 - Salep The Edible Orchids + Interview with Susanne Masters
June 23, 2019 22:09 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MBWith special guest Susanne Masters In our 15th episode on the show, we’re going to investigate an interesting groups of plants that we’ve been hunting for in the wild across the mountainous terrain of Kosovo, which is a small country situated in the Balkans that borders with Albania, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Serbia. Orchids belong to the Orchidaceae family. Many of you plant lovers may even have a lovely orchid decorating your home, or office or garden. Many of the orchids sold commercially...
EP 14 - Mango The King of Fruits!
June 16, 2019 17:48 - 16 minutes - 31.6 MBEP 14 - Mango The King of Fruits! by Co-Conspiracy Entertainment
Mango The King of Fruits!
June 16, 2019 17:48 - 16 minutes - 31.6 MBMango belongs to the same family as poison ivy and while it is an absolute delight for some to eat, for those sensitive to urushiol – it can have allergic effects. the mango tree (Mangifera indica, Anacardiaceae) is native to tropical Asia and has been cultivated on the Indian subcontinent for over 4,000 years, where it has also played a key role in Ayurvedic medicine. Join me as I examine the history and pharmacology of this delightful fruit! #Mango #Fruit #Tropics
Green Cardamom, The Queen of Spices
June 04, 2019 02:48 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBI absolutely love green cardamom as an ingredient in sweet desserts and in flavorful chai lattes, Turkish coffee, or golden milk where I combine it with turmeric and ginger, or even in a Middle-Eastern inspired apple turnover dish I like to cook in the fall. Join me as I explore the history and pharmacology of this tasty spice and also tour a new ice-cream factory in Atlanta – the IceCream Walla Company! I chat with Reza Bhiwandiwalla and taste test their delicious Badam Milk ice cream, whic...
Ep 13 - Green Cardamom, The Queen of Spices
June 04, 2019 02:48 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBHello fellow foodies! This is Dr. Cassandra Quave, and you’re listening to the Foodie Pharmacology podcast! This was such a fun episode to tape for a couple of reasons. First – I absolutely love green cardamom as an ingredient in sweet desserts and in flavorful chai lattes, Turkish coffee, or golden milk where I combine it with turmeric and ginger, or even in a Middle-Eastern inspired apple turnover dish I like to cook in the fall. It’s been such fun to learn more the history and pharmacology...
EP 12 - Be My Lemon Balm
May 27, 2019 15:04 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBLemon balm belongs to the mint family and is also known by the names of balm, common balm, garden balm, or balm mint. This fragrant herb is native to a range spanning southern Europe to Central Asia, but today it can be found in home gardens around the world. The leaves are used as a tea ingredient and the leaf essential oil is also used in aromatherapy. *** Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have...
Be My Lemon Balm
May 27, 2019 15:04 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBLemon balm (Melissa officinalis, Lamiaceae) belongs to the mint family and is also known by the names of balm, common balm, garden balm, or balm mint. This fragrant herb is native to a range spanning southern Europe to Central Asia, but today it can be found in home gardens around the world. The leaves are used as a tea ingredient and the leaf essential oil is also used in aromatherapy. Join me as I explore the health benefits of this fragrant herb. #LemonBalm #Herb #HerbalTea
EP 11 - Peanuts Ain't Nuts
April 28, 2019 17:05 - 42 minutes - 79.1 MBJoin Cassandra and Chef Steven Satterfield and they talk about even's favorite, not-actually-a-nut, the peanut! Chef Satterfield is the executive chef and owner of Miller Union, an award-winning, seasonally-driven restaurant located in Atlanta's Westside neighborhood. Since opening in 2009, the restaurant has received various honors on many national lists including Eater, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Esquire and James Beard Foundation. In 2015, Satterfield released his first cookbook, Root to Le...
Peanuts Ain't Nuts with Chef Steven Satterfield
April 28, 2019 17:05 - 42 minutes - 79.1 MBJoin me as I chat with Chef Steven Satterfield about our favorite, not-actually-a-nut, the peanut! Peanuts belong to the legume family and are also known by the names of groundnut, goobers and monkey nut. The crop was domesticated thousands of years ago in South America, but now is sold across the globe in the forms of roasted or boiled nuts, oil, butter or even peanut flour. While they are a tasty treat to many, they are also implicated in food allergies for some, which can range from mild ...
Cannabis Curious? A Conversation with Dr. John de la Parra and Ernest Anemone
April 20, 2019 16:40 - 59 minutes - 110 MBCannabis is known by many names, from hemp to marijuana. It has been used for everything from a fiber plant, a food, as a psychoactive, and as a medical remedy for epilepsy and pain relief. The legal framework regarding the regulation and use of the Cannabis plant is undergoing a state of rapid change across the US. In this episode, I sit down with two experts on cannabis chemistry and law—John de la Parra, Ph.D. and Ernest Anemone, J.D.—to discuss the changing legal landscape and pharmacolo...
EP 10 - Cannabis Curious?
April 20, 2019 16:40 - 59 minutes - 110 MBCannabis is known by many names, from hemp to marijuana. It has been used for everything from a fiber plant, a food, as a psychoactive, and as a medical remedy for epilepsy and pain relief. The legal framework regarding the regulation and use of the Cannabis plant is undergoing a state of rapid change across the US. In this episode, we explore the changing legal landscape and pharmacology of edible cannabis. In Ep. 10 of #FoodiePharmacology, Cassandra interview 2 experts on cannabis #chemistr...
Blame it on Cain...Cane Sugar
April 20, 2019 16:33 - 18 minutes - 35.6 MBHow sweet it is! Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum, Poaceae) grass grows to a height of 10-13 feet high and supplies most of the world’s sugar market. A native of New Guinea, it has spread across the tropics and subtropics westward, where it is now also cultivated in the Americas and Caribbean. Join me from the beautiful Caribbean island nation of Barbados as I explore the history and use of this sweet grass! #sugar #Barbados #sweet
EP 9 - Blame it on Cain...Cane Sugar
April 20, 2019 16:33 - 18 minutes - 35.6 MBHow sweet it is! This grass grows to a height of 10-13 feet high and supplies most of the world’s sugar market. A native of New Guinea, it has spread across the tropics and subtropics Westward, where it is now also cultivated in the Americas and Caribbean. *** Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious, red juicy ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What’...
EP 8 - Turmeric, the Golden Spice
April 08, 2019 22:02 - 23 minutes - 44 MBEP 8 - Turmeric, the Golden Spice by Co-Conspiracy Entertainment
Turmeric, the Golden Spice
April 08, 2019 22:02 - 23 minutes - 44 MBThis delightful orange rhizome has a long history in several forms of traditional medicine, used to treat breathing problems, rheumatism and various skin disorders. In food, turmeric (Curcuma longa, Zingiberaceae) offers bright color and pungent flavor to both sweet and savory dishes! Join me as I explore the fascinating history and use of this health-boosting spice. #Turmeric #Spice #Antiinflammatory
EP 7 - Rosemary Is For Remembrance
March 30, 2019 03:49 - 22 minutes - 42.4 MBRosemary is for remembrance… or at least that’s how the saying goes. Did you also know it is for gut health and exhibits strong anti-inflammatory activities? Rosemary is so much more than a culinary herb – its use as a food and medicine dates back by millennia! Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious, red juicy ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What...
Rosemary Is For Remembrance
March 30, 2019 03:49 - 22 minutes - 42.4 MBRosemary is for remembrance… or at least that’s how the saying goes. Did you also know it is for gut health and exhibits strong anti-inflammatory activities? Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, Lamiaceae) is so much more than a culinary herb – its use as a food and medicine dates back by millennia! Join me as I explore the cultural relevance and healthy potential of this fragrant culinary herb. #Rosemary #Herb #Antiinflammatory
EP 6 - The Genius of Ginger
March 07, 2019 22:00 - 21 minutes - 40.4 MBYou may be surprised to learn that a common spice in your cupboard comes with a millennia-long story of use in food and medicine. It’s been used for everything from treating nausea to adding a delightful flavor to some tasty desserts! This spicy root comes with some big health-promoting potential! Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious, red juicy ripe fruit and wonde...
The Genius of Ginger
March 07, 2019 22:00 - 21 minutes - 40.4 MBYou may be surprised to learn that a common spice in your cupboard comes with a millennia-long story of use in food and medicine. It’s been used for everything from treating nausea to adding a delightful flavor to some tasty desserts! This spicy root comes with some big health-promoting potential! Join me as I examine the genius of ginger (Zingiber officinale, Zingiberaceae)! #Ginger #Spice #Health
Reading Tea Leaves with Seth Goldman
February 28, 2019 15:42 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBDid you know that there is a plant that has been used as a health beverage ingredient for more than 3,000 years? Tea (Camellia sinensis, Theaceae) is a rich source of antioxidant polyphenols and some stimulant ingredients that have made it a leading beverage ingredient across the globe! I sit down to talk with Seth Goldman, Co-Founder of Honest Tea and Executive Chair of Beyond Meat. Join us as we discuss the incredible history and sustainable cultivation of tea. #Tea #HonestTea #BeverageIn...
EP 5 - Reading Tea Leaves with Seth Goldman
February 28, 2019 15:42 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBDid you know that there is a plant that has been used as a health beverage ingredient for more than 3,000 years? It is a rich source of antioxidant polyphenols and some stimulant ingredients that have made it a leading beverage ingredient across the globe! Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious, red, juicy ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What’s r...
Miracle Fruit: A Miracle in My Mouth
February 23, 2019 16:29 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MBHave you ever flavor-tripped? Put something in your mouth and had a totally unexpected reaction? How does flavor tripping work? In this episode, I take a look at the science behind the magical reaction of miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum, Sapotaceae). #MiracleFruit #FlavorTrip #Sweet
EP 4 - Miracle Fruit: A miracle in my mouth
February 23, 2019 16:29 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MBHave you ever flavor-tripped? Put something in your mouth and had a totally unexpected reaction? How does flavor tripping work? In this episode – we’re going to take a look at the science behind the magical reaction of miracle fruit. Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious, red, juicy ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What’s responsible for this ama...
EP3 - Cassava: Poison On My Plate?
February 13, 2019 02:21 - 16 minutes - 31.6 MBEpisode 3 Cassava: Poison on my plate? What if I were to tell you half a billion people eat a poisonous plant every day? How did this deadly root become a part of the human diet? We explore the historic origins and human ingenuity in processing techniques to find out! Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What’s r...
Cassava: Poison On My Plate?
February 13, 2019 02:21 - 16 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat if I were to tell you half a billion people eat a poisonous plant every day? How did this deadly root become a part of the human diet? In this episode, I explore the historic origins and human ingenuity in processing techniques for cassava (Manihot esculenta, Euphorbiaceae). #Cassava #Tropics #Cyanide
EP 2 - Coffee: Wine of the Bean
February 13, 2019 02:17 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBEpisode 2 Coffee: Wine of the Bean What gives coffee its kick? How did this bitter shrub become a part of the human diet? We explore the historic origins and chemical medley of the source of this bitter beverage to find out! Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What’s responsible for this amazing flavor? Or – is ...
Coffee: Wine of the Bean
February 13, 2019 02:17 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBWhat gives coffee its kick? How did this bitter shrub become a part of the human diet? In this episode, I explore the historic origins and chemical medley of the source of this bitter beverage to find out! #Coffee #Caffeine #Stimulant
EP 1 - Black Pepper - It hurts so good!
February 13, 2019 02:11 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBEpisode 1 - Black Pepper - It hurts so good! What gives black pepper its heat? How did this jungle vine become a part of the human diet? We explore the historic origins and chemistry of this plant and its interactions with our pain receptors to find out! Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What’s responsible for...
Black Pepper: It hurts so good!
February 13, 2019 02:11 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBWhat gives black pepper its heat? How did this jungle vine become a part of the human diet? In this episode, I discuss the historic origins and chemistry of black pepper (Piper nigrum, Piperaceae) and examine its interactions with our pain receptors! #BlackPepper #Spicy #Piperine
Foodie Pharmacology Series Preview
February 13, 2019 02:07 - 38 seconds - 1.16 MBFoodie Pharmacology is a food podcast built for the food curious, the flavor connoisseurs, chefs, science geeks, foodies and adventurous taste experimenters out in the world! So, join me on this adventure through history, medicine, cuisine and molecules as we explore the amazing pharmacology of our foods. *** Dr. Cassandra Quave is an American ethnobotanist, herbarium curator, and assistant professor at Emory University. Her research focuses on analyzing wild plants used in traditional cul...