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#49: Why We Should Stop Eating Lettuce | Tamar Haspel
Michael speaks with Tamar Haspel, The Washington Post's Unearthed columnist and author of To Boldly Grow, about her case for why we should stop eating lettuce. Starting with the explosive diarrhea story behind her column, they examine lettuce's food-safety risks, the healthy reputation of salads, and how to eat well when nutrition advice conflicts. They discuss:
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(00:52) Lettuce and foodborne illness
(05:11) Lettuce, water and food waste
(09:07) The salad health halo
(12:39) Lettuce backlash and staple crops
(20:51) Potatoes, corn and other staples
(26:34) What food policy can…
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