Paul Newnham joins the show to discuss food advocacy, sustainability and dietary diversity. The topics include  beans as a nutritious food source, the importance of biodiversity in agriculture, and the impact of dietary choices on health. Paul believes in  the need for informed food decisions and understanding food production processes.

Links:

www.gainhealth.org/paul-newnham

Find Paul on social media at @PaulNewnham

Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/

Topics:

• [01:00] The World Food Championship, a unique food sport event.

• [02:00] Advocacy for beans, peas, and lentils and their benefits.

• [04:00] Paul describes his flexitarian diet and the importance of dietary diversity.

• [06:00] The microbiome, fiber, and gut health.

• [09:00] The importance of diversity in farming practices for resilience.

• [10:00] Exploration of the impact of food choices on health and well-being.

• [19:00] Small-holder farmers' significant role in global food production.

• [21:00] The importance of biodiversity in the food system for resilience.

• [23:00] How dietary choices can impact overall health and well-being.

• [24:00] The role of food as preventive medicine and its influence on health outcomes.

• [24:30] Emerging trend of prescribing food for health management.

• [25:00] The importance of understanding food production before criticizing it.