The Afro Beets Podcast

Christin Riddick
The Afro Beets Podcast Podcast

The Afro Beets Podcast is your source for garden-to-table content inspired by culture and soul. We use food and nature as a tool to explore the African Diaspora and connect back to the land. Take a listen as Christin navigates his health and wellness journey one bite at a time.

  1. APR 15

    54: The Fly of Sustainable Fashion (feat. Swap DC)

    With the world getting warmer and the effects of our consumption habits beginning to compound. It encouraging that know there our people like this weeks guest is making moves to make a difference. Zsameria is the founder and curator of SWAP DC. A pop-up event approach to creative recycling in Washington, DC that fosters a fun and diverse community around swapping for residents who want to reduce, reuse and live a more sustainable lifestyle. SWAP DC aims to bring awareness to the consequences of consumerism in  our environment and our culture. In this week's episode we dive into topics such as: The Value of Quality Clothing Getting the Most out of Your Thrifting Experience Building Authentic Community Events  Consequences of our Consumption Habits  How to Reduce Waste at Home  Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with ⁠The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon⁠. Want to start growing your own food? ⁠Sign up for our email list⁠ to download your free garden location quiz. (replace updated website hyperlink) Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Swap DC on their Website  Check out Swap DC on Instagram Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a ⁠Rating and Review⁠. Connect with us on Instagram and Threads  Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠.

    46 min
  2. MAR 11

    51: Embracing Cultural Foods in Nutrition (feat. EatWell Exchange)

    In this week's episode, we sit down with Jasmine and Ashley of EatWell Exchange to discuss the importance of eating your way through health and wellness through the cultural foods you eat. We dive into topics such as: The career path of a registered dietician Engaging the community around food Tips on getting your family and loved ones to eat right The challenges of funding a black-led non-profit Both Ashley and Jasmine are two registered dietitians with well over a decade of experience between them. Ashley has been a Nutrition Educator for 9 years, advising peers in college and now families in lower-income populations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from Florida State University with a minor in religion and is pursuing a master's in Dietetics with a concentration in Health Informatics. Jasmine holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Dietetics from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rosalind Franklin University. With 3 years of experience as a Nutrition Educator in the Florida Department of Health, she counsels patients on community health issues. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with ⁠The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon⁠. Want to start growing your own food? ⁠Sign up for our email list⁠ to download your free garden location quiz. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Eat Well Exchange on their Website Check out the Eat Well Exchange on Instagram Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a ⁠Rating and Review⁠. Connect with us on Instagram and Threads Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠.

    49 min
4.2
out of 5
30 Ratings

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The Afro Beets Podcast is your source for garden-to-table content inspired by culture and soul. We use food and nature as a tool to explore the African Diaspora and connect back to the land. Take a listen as Christin navigates his health and wellness journey one bite at a time.

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