Food For You and the Planet

Healthy PlanEat

Food For You and the Planet is a fresh new podcast created by Healthy PlanEat that explores healthy and environmentally sustainable food solutions. Food For You and the Planet is hosted by Rosemary Ostfeld, PhD.

  1. May 20

    Episode 43: Tendril Kitchen Rishim Sachdeva - How Can We Cook Delicious Food Using Seasonal Vegetables?

    Rishim Sachdeva is the Founder and Head Chef of the Michelin recommended restaurant Tendril in London.   Rishim Sachdeva has held senior positions at some of the best restaurants in London and India. A couple of years ago, as a self-proclaimed 'hardcore carnivore,' he used Veganuary to challenge himself. "Can I create food that satisfies my cravings as a meat-eater whilst giving me satisfaction as a chef?" The answer was yes and he's never looked back. Inspired by his travels around the world, and not pigeon-holed by cuisine type, Rishim has developed his own cooking style that's unique. Tendril Kitchen showcases what's possible in plant-first food. He knows that reducing our meat intake is great for our bodies and for the planet. And with incredible produce available on our doorsteps, he believes that great vegetables deserve to be the hero.   TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 0:22 – Introduction 0:22 – 1:31 – Rishim Sachdeva's bio 1:31 – 2:13 – Why did you decide to become a chef? 2:13 – 4:511 – Can you tell me a little bit about your career path? 4:51 – 6:59 – Could you tell me about Tendril? 6:59 – 10:10 – What are some of the most important things you've learned at Tendril? 10:10 – 12:52 – What makes Tendril unique? 12:52 – 14:01 – Why did you decide to make Tendril a mostly vegan kitchen? 14:01 – 16:27 – What are things you consider when you create new foods for the menu at Tendril? 16:27 – 18:26 – What are some of your favorite things on the Tendril menu? 18:26 – 19:52 – What are some of the honors and accolades Tendril has received since it began? 19:52 – 21:24 – What do you see as the future of healthy, sustainable, and delicious food? 21:24 – 22:18 – Things to share and wrap up   CHEF RISHIM SACHDEVA: https://www.instagram.com/chefrishimsachdeva/   TENDRIL KITCHEN: https://www.tendrilkitchen.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/tendril_kitchen/   CAFÉ PETIOLE: https://www.cafepetiole.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/cafepetiole/   RESOURCES Michelin Guide: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/greater-london/london/restaurant/tendril Culinary Institute of America Interview: https://youtu.be/qhbdBNLnHqw?si=At3SPWMjP-gTk5ub Vogue India: https://www.vogue.in/content/how-to-eat-like-virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-in-tendril-london Condé Nast Traveler: https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/vegan-restaurants-london     FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet   TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Local Food London Plant First Food Plant Forward Food Plant Based Vegetarian Vegan

    22 min

  2. Apr 22

    Episode 42: Uncle Matt's Organic Ben McLean - What Is The Story of Uncle Matt's Organic?

    Ben McLean III is a 4th generation citrus grower and Head of Research at Uncle Matt's Organic.   Ben McLean III is a 4th generation Citrus grower born in Clermont, Florida, where he grew up working in his family's Citrus business. Ben attended the University of Florida where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Health Science in 1988, and a Master's degree in Horticultural Science in 1991.  Ben has been involved in Citrus production research since his graduation in 1991 and has collaborated with numerous University scientists during his career focused on the interaction of nutrition and plant health.  He is currently the Head of Research for Uncle Matt's Organic, the nation's oldest and best-selling organic orange juice brand.  He is also the President of McLean Family Farms, that currently manages over 100 acres of organic production primarily in Citrus and Peaches.  McLean Family Farms and Uncle Matt's Organic are actively involved with both public and private entities to enhance organic production in several crops in the state of Florida.  Ben is also a former Board member for the University of Florida's Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) whose mission is to "Advance disease and production research and product development activities to insure the survival and competitiveness of Florida's citrus growers through innovation."  Ben currently resides in Clermont, Florida, and is married to his wife Annemarie. They have four wonderful daughters ranging in age from 21 to 28 years, and, one beautiful granddaughter who is 1 year old.   TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 0:24 – Introduction 0:24 – 1:34 – Ben McLean's bio 1:34 – 3:16 – Can you tell me about your family's citrus-growing history? 3:16 – 3:57 – What are some unique facts about Uncle Matt's Organic? 3:57 – 8:28 – What made you decide to continue the family tradition of growing citrus? 8:28 – 10:35 – How did the name – Uncle Matt's Organic – come into being? 10:35 – 11:49 – Can you tell me about the ways your family members are involved in the business? 11:49 – 15:26 – Why is organic agriculture important? 15:26 – 19:08 – How do your growing practices differ from non-organic citrus growers? 19:08 – 25:43 – Could you tell me a little bit about the research you do? 25:43 – 29:01 – What are some of the challenges citrus growers face? 29:01 – 31:40 – Uncle Matt's Organics was the first juice company in the US to be certified Glyphosate (RoundUp) Residue Free. Why was it important for you to ensure that Glyphosate was not used, and for residue-testing and certification to happen? 31:40 – 35:18 – How do you think the food system could be improved to encourage and support organic farmers? 35:18 – 37:11 – What do you see as the future of organic food and farming? 37:11 – 38:39 – Things to share and wrap up   UNCLE MATT'S ORGANIC: https://www.unclematts.com/   RESOURCES Uncle Matt's Season To Season Cookbook: https://www.unclematts.com/season-to-season-cookbook/   FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet   TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Farming Organic Organic Agriculture USDA Certified Organic Florida Citrus Orange Juice

    39 min

  3. Mar 11

    Episode 41: Organic Trade Association Matthew Dillon - What Is The Organic Trade Association?

    Matthew Dillon is the co-CEO of The Organic Trade Association.   Matthew was raised in an agricultural family and community in Nebraska and has held diverse roles in organic food and farming, working from seed to shelf. He headed Abundant Life Seed, one of the first certified seed companies in the U.S. and founded Organic Seed Alliance. He worked for over ten years at Clif Bar & Company in several roles including Vice President of Impact and Government Affairs. He most recently served as Chief Sustainability Officer for organic poultry producer Farmer Focus. As co-CEO for OTA, Matthew oversees the organization's public relations, policy agenda, member engagement and fundraising.   TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 0:20 – Introduction 0:20 – 1:15 – Matthew Dillon's bio 1:15 – 3:04 – What is the Organic Trade Association? 3:04 – 4:57 – How did the Organic Trade Association get started and how has it evolved over the years? 4:57 – 9:09 – Why is organic agriculture important? 9:09 – 15:23 – Why should small and medium farms become USDA certified organic and what are some of the challenges they face? 15:23 – 18:04 – Can you tell me about the Organic Trade Association's role as a National Partner for the U.S. Agriculture Department's (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and how it helps farms transition to organic practices? 18:04 – 26:56 – What are some of the challenges related to domestic and international organic agriculture? 26:56 – 32:12 – What are some of the key findings of the 2026 Organic Trade Association Organic Market report including market trends and global trade dynamics? 32:12 – 40:36 – How is the regenerative agriculture movement similar or different from the organic agriculture movement? 40:36 – 43:13 – What are some of the biggest things the Organic Trade Association is working on this year, and how can people become involved? 43:13 – 46:20 – What do you see as the future of the organic agriculture movement? 46:20 – 47:16 – Things to share and wrap up   ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION: https://ota.com/   RESOURCES Organic 101: https://ota.com/organic-101 Organic Trade Association Resources: https://ota.com/resources Organic Trade Association Membership: https://ota.com/membership   FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet   TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Farms Farming Organic Organic Agriculture USDA Certified Organic Organic Trade Association

    47 min

  4. Feb 11

    Episode 40: Magic Chocolate Joe Whinney - What Is Magic Chocolate?

    Joe Whinney is the CEO and Co-Founder of Magic Chocolate.   Joe Whinney is the former CEO and co-founder of Theo Chocolate, the first 100% organic and fair-trade chocolate company in the US and he is now the CEO and co-founder of Magic Chocolate, the world's first Regenerative Organic Certified chocolate bar.   TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 0:23 – Introduction 0:23 – 1:00 – Joe Whinney's bio 1:00 – 3:20 – What is Magic Chocolate and how did it begin? 3:20 – 5:26 – How did you become interested in making chocolate? 5:26 – 7:23 – How can entrepreneurship help foster a more compassionate and just world? 7:23 – 9:12 – What are some of the social and environmental challenges in the chocolate industry? 9:12 – 11:10 – How does Magic Chocolate aim to address some of these social and environmental issues? 11:10 – 12:47 – How do you source the ingredients for your chocolate, and how does that differ from the way most chocolate companies source their ingredients? 12:47 – 14:36 – Can you tell me a little bit about plant-based or vegan chocolate? 14:36 – 16:48 – What are some of your favorite things about Magic Chocolate? 16:48 – 19:24 – What do you see as the future of sustainable food and farming? 19:24 – 21:32 – Things to share and wrap up   MAGIC CHOCOLATE: https://magicchocolate.com/   RESOURCES https://magicchocolate.com/collections/chocolate-bars https://magicchocolate.com/collections/new-truffle-bars   FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet   TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Farming Regenerative Regenerative Farming Regenerative Organic Certified Cocoa Chocolate Magic Chocolate

    22 min

  5. Jan 14

    Episode 39: The Ethical Dairy David Finlay - What Is Ethical Dairy?

    David Finlay is the owner and co-founder of The Ethical Dairy which he co-founded with his late wife Wilma.   David Finlay is renowned for his innovative and sustainable approach to dairying. As an early adopter of organic farming, he has led the movement in Scotland and the UK, integrating agroecological practices, renewable energy solutions, and forward-thinking dairying systems, such as cow-calf contact dairying. His commitment to sustainability is evident through his work on soil and pasture management, wind turbines, and biodigesters, winning him multiple accolades, including the 2006 BBC Farmer of the Year Award.   TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 0:22 – Introduction 0:22 – 1:08 – David Finlay's bio 1:08 – 1:43 – What is The Ethical Dairy and how did it begin? 1:43 – 2:47 – How did you become interested in sustainable food and agriculture? 2:47 – 3:44 – Why are organic and regenerative farming practices important? 3:44 – 5:20 – How were animals traditionally raised prior to the industrialization of the agriculture industry? 5:20 – 6:04 – How are most dairy farms operated now? 6:04 – 8:17 – What does having an "ethical dairy" mean to you, and how do dairy cows and calves live on your farm? 8:17 – 10:08 – Can you tell me about the book you wrote with your wife and the film about your farm? 10:08 – 12:59 – Why did you make the decision to have calves stay with their mothers and what benefits could there be to farmers who may want to try this? 12:59 – 14:40 – Can you tell me about the EU funded project called Transform Dairy? 14:40 – 17:10 – If other farmers around the world were to try to have an ethical dairy like yours, what steps would you recommend they take to help them on the ethical dairy path? 17:10 – 18:20 – What do you see as the future of ethical and sustainable food and farming? 18:20 – 19:22 – Things to share and wrap up   THE ETHICAL DAIRY CO: https://theethicaldairy.co.uk/   A DAIRY STORY BOOK: https://theethicaldairy.co.uk/our-book   A DAIRY STORY FILM: https://adairystory.com/   RESOURCES The pioneering dairy farmer keeping calves with their mothers: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly452540dzo Transform Dairy Net: https://transformdairynet.eu/   FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet   TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Farming Dairy Scotland The Ethical Dairy Ethical Dairy Cheesemaking A Dairy Story

    19 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    Episode 38: Potsdam Institute for Climate Research Professor Hermann Lotze-Campen - What Is the Planetary Health Diet?

    Professor Hermann Lotze-Campen, is Co-Author of the EAT Lancet Commission, an agricultural economist and Head of Research Department 2 "Climate Resilience" at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and Professor of Sustainable Land Use and Climate Change at Humboldt University in Berlin.   Professor Hermann Lotze-Campen grew up on a farm in Northern Germany and studied Agricultural Sciences and Economics at the University of Kiel and the University of Reading in England, where he graduated with a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics. For his doctoral studies he studied in Kiel, at the University of Minnesota in the USA and at Humboldt-University in Berlin, where he received his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics. In 2001, Hermann joined the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, where he developed a global land use modelling framework for assessments of the interplay between climate impacts, global food and bioenergy demand, agricultural land and water use, trade, and the environment.   TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:47 – Introduction 1:47 – 3:03 – What is The EAT Lancet Commission? 3:03 – 4:06 – How did you become interested in sustainable food and agriculture? 4:06 – 5:31 – Why was the EAT Lancet Commission created? 5:31 – 6:50 – What types of scientists have served on the EAT Lancet Commission? 6:50 – 9:42 – What is the Planetary Boundaries Framework and how is it related to our food and agriculture system? 9:42 – 12:05 – What were the key findings of the first 2019 EAT Lancet Commission report? 12:05 – 14:31 – What is the Planetary Health Diet? 14:31 – 17:41 – What are some examples of Planetary Health Diet meals? 17:41 – 22:10 – Can you tell me more about the justice element which was incorporated into the new 2025 EAT Lancet Commission and some of those key findings? 22:10 – 24:39 – What are some of the key barriers towards achieving healthy and environmentally sustainable food systems and how can they be overcome? 24:39 – 27:55 – How can society effectively transition to healthy and environmentally sustainable food systems? 27:55 – 30:44 – What do you think will be the future of healthy and sustainable food? 30:44 – 33:06 – Things to share and wrap up   POTSDAM INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE RESEARCH: https://www.pik-potsdam.de/en/home   EAT FORUM https://eatforum.org/   RESOURCES The EAT Lancet Commission 2025 Report: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions-do/EAT-2025 Our Cultures Our Meals Cooking for Planetary Health: https://eatforum.org/campaign/our-cultures-our-meals-cooking-for-planetary-health/     FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet   TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability EAT Forum EAT Lancet Commission Potsdam Institute for Climate Research Planetary Health Diet

    33 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Episode 37: American Farmland Trust Tim Fink - How Can We Preserve American Farmland?

    Tim Fink is the Vice President of Policy at the American Farmland Trust.   Tim develops the American Farmland Trust's overall policy direction and strategies and coordinates federal and relevant state policy work in close collaboration with American Farmland Trust national initiative leaders, regional directors, and partners. Before joining AFT, Tim was the director of research and policy analysis at the Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation, where he advocated for increases in USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, fundraised for the National Academies' "Science Breakthroughs 2030" project, and led the development of a series of Farm Bill Research Policy Recommendations endorsed by 66 organizations. Tim has extensive experience in politics, including five political campaigns and as a legislative assistant to the chair of the House Energy Committee for Iowa's General Assembly. Tim holds a master's degree from Harvard and a Bachelor of Arts from Luther College.   TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:58 – Introduction 1:58 – 3:21 – What is The American Farmland Trust and what type of work does it do? 3:21 – 4:25 – How did you become interested in sustainable food and agriculture? 4:25 – 5:48 – How does the American Farmland Trust work to protect land? 5:48 – 7:24 – What are some of the greatest challenges related to protecting American Farmland? 7:24 – 9:37 – How can we preserve farmland and make sure that it transitions to the next generation of farmers? 9:37 – 11:15 – How has the amount of land owned by small farmers changed in recent decades? 11:15 – 12:26 – What are some things the average person could do to help conserve American Farmland? 12:26 – 14:13 – How does the American Farmland Trust advance farming practices that prevent erosion and rebuild soil health? 14:13 – 15:16 – Why are practices that prevent soil erosion and rebuild soil health important? 15:16 – 16:36 – How does the American Farmland Trust help keep farmers and ranchers in business? 16:36 – 18:30 – What are some of the key quantifiable impacts the American Farmland Trust has had? 18:30 – 19:33 – What do you think are the most important things for society to do to shift towards sustainable food, agriculture, and farming systems? 19:33 – 19:51 – Things to share and wrap up   AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST INFORMATION https://farmland.org/   RESOURCES About The American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/about History of The American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/history Prosperity Partners: https://farmland.org/partners American Farmland Trust Impact: https://farmland.org/impact Donate to the American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/give   FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet   TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability America American Farms Farmland Preservation Preserving American Farmland American Farms American Farmland American Farmland Trust

    20 min

  8. 10/15/2025

    Episode 36: WWOOF Chloe Sullivan - What Is WWOOF World Wide Opportunities On Organic Farms?

    Chloe Sullivan is the PR and Communications Manager at Federation of World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) Organisations.   Chloe Sullivan is the PR and Communications Manager for the Federation of WWOOF Organisations (FoWO). Her journey with WWOOF began in 2021 as a WWOOFer. After transformative experiences on organic farms in Denmark, the Netherlands, and the US, Chloe was inspired to share the WWOOF experience with others. She started sharing about her experience on social media, which led to a connection with the WWOOF Canada team and an opportunity to become more involved with Federation of WWOOF Organisations. Eventually, Chloe took on the role of PR Manager for WWOOF, where she continues to be inspired by the transformative impact WWOOF has on people's lives and the incredible community it fosters.   TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 1:42 – Introduction 1:42 – 2:16 – What is WWOOF and what type of work does it do? 2:16 – 3:37 – How did you become interested in helping people have opportunities on organic farms? 3:37 – 5:41 – What is the history of WWOOF and how did it start? 5:41 – 6:50 – How are organic farms that are part of the WWOOF network selected? 6:50 – 8:39 – How does WWOOF work? 8:39 – 9:15 – What are some of the countries where people can have opportunities on organic farms? 9:15 – 10:03 – Can you share some examples of organic farms people have worked on? 10:03 – 12:00 – What could a day be like for someone who is having an opportunity on an organic farm? 12:00 – 14:21 – Farming can be hard work. What happens if someone isn't enjoying their organic farm opportunity? 14:21 – 17:19 – How do WWOOF opportunities help prepare people if they would like to one day own or operate an organic farm? 17:19 – 19:45 – What are some of the facts and figures related to people who WWOOF going on to own or operate their own organic farm? 19:45 – 22:00 – Can you share some testimonials you've heard from people who have participated in WWOOF? 22:00 – 2:40 – Things to share and wrap up   WORLD WIDE OPPORTUNITIES ON ORGANIC FARMS (WWOOF) INFORMATION https://wwoof.net/   RESOURCES How WWOOF Works: https://wwoof.net/howitworks/ Choose Your WWOOF Destination: https://wwoof.net/#destination WWOOF USA Future Farmer Program: https://info.wwoofusa.org/blog/2025/01/04/futurefarmerprogram/ WWOOF USA Impact 2024 Report: https://impact.wwoofusa.org/ WWOOF App: https://wwoof.net/news/introducing-the-first-ever-wwoof-app/   FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet   TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Organic Organic Farms Organic Farming World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms WWOOF

    23 min
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Food For You and the Planet is a fresh new podcast created by Healthy PlanEat that explores healthy and environmentally sustainable food solutions. Food For You and the Planet is hosted by Rosemary Ostfeld, PhD.

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