Episode 15: The Power of Food Culture with Dr. Eva Monterrosa

Episode 15: The Power of Food Culture with Dr. Eva Monterrosa

In this episode of Changing Plates, we’re joined by Dr. Eva Monterrosa, co-founder of the Food Culture Alliance, for a conversation on why culture is such a powerful force in shaping what we eat. Eva shares the story behind launching the Alliance in 2023 and explains how food culture can shift demand toward healthier, more sustainable foods. We discuss the NIBS framework (Narratives, Identity, Beliefs, and Culinary Systems) and explore the food cultural topics being explored at the Food Culture Alliance. We also look at the role of storytelling in defining what feels “normal” or “desirable” to eat — and how understanding culture can help create healthier food futures. Episode links * Website:foodculturealliance.org/ [https://foodculturealliance.org/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-monterrosa/ Have questions, comments or stories to share? We’d love to hear from you! * Instagram: changingplates_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/changingplates_podcast/] * LinkedIn: bit.ly/3YnA3Pl [https://www.linkedin.com/company/changingplatespodcast/] * Website: bit.ly/3zVz67B [https://changingplatespodcast.my.canva.site/] * Email: changingplates1@gmail.com [changingplates1@gmail.com]

Episode 14: Advancing Food Innovation with Ella Marshall & Sami Simreen

In this episode of Changing Plates, we’re joined by Ella Marshall and Sami Simreen - two innovators shaping the future of food. Sami is the co-founder of KiCo Kitchen, a sustainable and inclusive co-working kitchen, while Ella works at Nali Consulting, where they focus on the intersection of food systems and innovation, helping early-stage businesses move from idea to impact. Together, they explore what “food innovation” really means beyond the buzzword and share insights for start-ups finding their footing. From novel ingredients to lessons learned from entrepreneurs, we discuss how collaboration and creativity can help new ideas take shape. Tune in for an inspiring look at the role innovation plays in shaping more sustainable, diverse and delicious food futures. Episode links: Kico: www.kico.kitchen [https://www.kico.kitchen/] Nali Consulting: www.naliconsulting.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/kico.kitchen/ LinkedIn: * www.linkedin.com/company/kico-kitchen/ [http://www.linkedin.com/company/kico-kitchen/] * www.linkedin.com/company/naliconsulting [https://www.linkedin.com/company/naliconsulting/] * www.linkedin.com/in/sami-simreen/ [http://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-simreen/] * www.linkedin.com/in/ella-marshall-a34766153 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-marshall-a34766153/] Have questions, comments or stories to share? We’d love to hear from you! * Instagram: changingplates_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/changingplates_podcast/] * LinkedIn: bit.ly/3YnA3Pl [https://www.linkedin.com/company/changingplatespodcast/] * Website: bit.ly/3zVz67B [https://changingplatespodcast.my.canva.site/] * Email: changingplates1@gmail.com [changingplates1@gmail.com]

Episode 13: Translating Science Into Trust with Liz Shaw

In this episode of Changing Plates, we’re joined by Liz Shaw MS RDN CPT, a nutrition communicator, science translator and storyteller, for a conversation on how credible food messaging can cut through the wellness noise.  Drawing on her experience across media, brand work and writing, Liz shares how the way we talk about food influences daily choices, what it takes to build trust with a skeptical audience, and how to navigate the rapid spread of misinformation online. We also explore how cultural context shapes food systems, communication and the way we think about health. Episode links * Shaw’s Simple Swaps Website: shawsimpleswaps.com [http://shawsimpleswaps.com/] * Instagram: @shawsimpleswaps  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethshawmsrdn/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethshawmsrdn/]  Have questions, comments or stories to share? We’d love to hear from you! * Instagram: changingplates_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/changingplates_podcast/] * LinkedIn: bit.ly/3YnA3Pl [https://www.linkedin.com/company/changingplatespodcast/] * Website: bit.ly/3zVz67B [https://changingplatespodcast.my.canva.site/] * Email: changingplates1@gmail.com [changingplates1@gmail.com]

Episode 12: Prioritizing Healthy Aging with Barbara Bray

In this episode of Changing Plates, we’re joined by Barbara Bray MBE - a registered nutritionist, food safety expert, and PhD researcher at Queen’s University Belfast - for a conversation on what it means to eat well as we age. Barbara shares insights from her research on the dietary habits of older adults in the UK and explains why the gap between what we do eat and what we should eat as we grow older has never been more urgent. We unpack the difference between age span and health span, challenge common myths around aging and nutrition, and explore how food systems can better support longevity, equity, and accessibility for older populations. Tune in for an evidence-based look at how we can all shape a healthier future. Have questions, comments or stories to share? We’d love to hear from you! * Instagram: changingplates_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/changingplates_podcast/] * LinkedIn: bit.ly/3YnA3Pl [https://www.linkedin.com/company/changingplatespodcast/] * Website: bit.ly/3zVz67B [https://changingplatespodcast.my.canva.site/] * Email: changingplates1@gmail.com [changingplates1@gmail.com]

Episode 11: Feeding Futures with Heidi Kessler

In this episode of Changing Plates, Heidi Kessler, Deputy Director of the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF), joins us to discuss how school meal programs are transforming health, education, and local economies around the world. Heidi shares insights from GCNF’s Global Survey of School Meal Programs©, highlights the impact of home-grown school feeding, and explores how these programs support gender equity and community resilience. We also touch on Japan’s Shokuiku model of food education and look ahead to the future of school meals following the 2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum. Tune in for a hopeful, thought-provoking conversation about how nourishing children today helps shape a better tomorrow. Episode links * Website: gcnf.org * Global Survey of School Meal Programs©: gcnf.org/global-survey [http://gcnf.org/global-survey/] * Global Child Nutrition Forum: gcnf.org/events/forum/ * Newsletter: bit.ly/GCNFNewsletter Have questions, comments or stories to share? We’d love to hear from you! * Instagram: changingplates_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/changingplates_podcast/] * LinkedIn: bit.ly/3YnA3Pl [https://www.linkedin.com/company/changingplatespodcast/] * Website: bit.ly/3zVz67B [https://changingplatespodcast.my.canva.site/] * Email: changingplates1@gmail.com [changingplates1@gmail.com]