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Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith Edge
Welcome to Rooted and Restless. The podcast that digs beneath the surface of what we eat. How it gets to our plates and why it matters to our health. I'm Marianne Smith Edge, registered dietitian and sixth generation farm owner. And each week, I'll explore the complex, fascinating world of food and farming with friends and colleagues, from hot topics and trends to travel, culture and the food memories that connect us all. Because food always has a story, and not all of it is as simple as it…
Episodes
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeInnovating from the Ground Up: How Farmers Make Soil Health Pay
When Kentucky farmer Jesse Horn joined Rooted & Restless in the spring, a planting season amid a challenging farm economy was in his future. Now, back in the…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeCereal - What’s Really in the Bowl
Cereal has been part of the American breakfast table for more than a century. But today, this familiar food is facing new questions: What’s really in the…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeUnder the Cap: A Fresh Look at Mushrooms
Mushrooms may seem simple in the produce aisle, but how they’re grown is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeFrom Harvest to Health: The Science Behind Our Food
Fall harvest may look like the finish line, but for California growers, it’s the culmination of a year of risk, investment and decisions often shaped by…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeWhat’s the Beef About Beef? Price, Supply & Sustainability
Why does beef cost more today—and why can’t ranchers simply produce more cattle? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Sarah…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeIs My Produce Safe? What Recalls Really Tell Us
Food safety headlines can make consumers wonder: Is our fresh produce safe to eat? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Eric…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeFood Waste: It’s More Than What’s Left on Your Plate
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Brenna Ellison about the reasons good food goes unused—and why understanding food waste…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeFiber, Protein, & GLP-1s: What the Science Says
What should we be eating—and how much fiber and protein do we need? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with nutrition scientist…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgePeaches, Plums & the Fight for Water: One Grower’s Story
What does it really take to grow a peach, a plum—or a glass of wine? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge heads to Palisade, Colorado and…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeCan White Flour Actually Be Good for You?
What if your favorite bread and pasta could deliver significantly more fiber without changing the taste or texture? In this episode of Rooted & Restless…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeAre Cows the Climate Problem or the Solution?
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Dr. Frank Mitloehner, University of California, Davis professor, extension specialist, and…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeFood Safety Gets Complicated: GRAS, Ultra-Processed Foods & the Science
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with registered dietitian and food scientist Joy Dubost, PhD, RD about the science and…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeThe Hidden World of Corn Trading: How a Kernel Becomes Your Food
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with grain trader Ben Scholl, president of Osterbur & Associates, to reveal what happens to…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeDon't Cherry-Pick the Facts - Straight Talk from the Orchard
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with fourth-generation Michigan tart cherry grower Talon Felker about the science, hard work…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeFear Sells. Facts Nourish. A Supermarket Dietitian Sets the Record Straight.
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with supermarket dietitian Leah McGrath, who has spent more than 26 years helping shoppers…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeIs the Juice Worth the Squeeze to Save the Florida Citrus Industry?
Have you ever wondered why some of your favorite foods seem harder to find—or why they're changing? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeStop Throwing Away Money: Easy Food-Saving Hacks That Cut Cost, Not Flavor
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with registered dietitian and cookbook author RosanneRust about simple, practical ways to make…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeFrom Farm to Fridge: The Sustainability Practices Behind Your Milk
What does sustainability actually look like on a dairy farm? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Wisconsin dairy farmer Andrea…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeNo Bees, No Food? Why Pollinators Matter
Did you know that one out of every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeThe Real Story Behind the Farmers Market: What Most Consumers Never See
In this episode of Rooted and Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with Kentucky farmer and entrepreneur Jim Gilles to discuss the realities of modern…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeRaw Milk, Whole Milk, and Dairy Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Lauren Twigge, RDN and a dairy farmer dairy daughter about all things dairy -from the…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeWhat’s Really in Our Food? Separating Fear From Fact
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Dr. S. Liza Lockwood, an emergency medicine physician, medical toxicologist, and medical…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeSeedless Blackberries and Pitless Cherries Are Coming — Here's How
What if fruits and vegetables could taste better, last longer, and be easier to grow all while reducing food waste? Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RDN sits down with…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeDoes MSG Really Cause Headaches?
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Mary Lee Chin, MS, RDN and owner, Nutrition Edge Communications about glutamate (MSG)…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeWhen Nature Bites Back: The Rise of Alpha-Gal Syndrome
In this episode of Rooted and Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with Dr. Heather Norman-Bergdolf, assistant extension nutrition professor at the…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeAnimal Protein Beyond the Headlines: Sustainability, Welfare & the Future of Meat
Animal protein is at the center of today’s biggest food conversations—but how much of the public narrative tells the full story? In this episode of Rooted and…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeSoy: From Field to Fork, and the Protein Confusion in Between
With protein dominating headlines, where does soy fit—and why is there still so much confusion around its quality and health benefits? In this episode of…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeThe Grocery Store, Decoded: How to Shop Smarter for Your Family
In this episode, Marianne sits down with registered dietitian and award-winning nutrition communicator Kathleen Zelman to simplify grocery shopping with your…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeWhat We Fear vs. What’s Real: Rethinking Risk in Our Food System
In this episode of Rooted and Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with international economist Dr. Robert Thompson to unpack what’s truly driving risk in…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeThe Farmer Behind Your Food: Hard Truths from the Front Lines
In this powerful episode, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with Kentucky farmer and ag economist Jesse Horn to uncover the realities behind today’s food…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeMilk Without Borders: From the Gobi Desert to Your Table
Milk might seem simple — but the story spans across the globe. In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne sits down with Tom Suber to explore how milk…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeReal Life, Real Food: Making Nutrition Science Work in Your Everyday Kitchen
What does it really mean to eat well in today’s world of evolving science, new medications, and endless nutrition advice? Marianne sits down with Sally…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeBeyond the Buzzwords: Defining “Real Food” with Evidence, Not Hype
In this Rooted & Restless episode, Marianne sits down with registered dietitian Dr. Keith Ayoob, Associate Clinical Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, Albert…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeWith Food Insecurity, Dignity Matters
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne sits down with Clancy Harrison, RDN, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Food Dignity© Movement to explore food…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeFrom North Dakota Farm to Culinary Kitchens: Blending Flavor That Fuels Health
How do farm roots, culinary training, and nutrition science come together to shape healthier, and more flavorful, eating habits? In this episode of Rooted &…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeU.S. Agriculture at a Crossroads: Food, Fuel, and the Future of Farming
Is U.S. agriculture in crisis — or simply evolving? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne sits down with agricultural strategist David Parker to…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeAre Processed Foods Really Bad for You?
Processed foods often get blamed for today’s health challenges—but is processing itself really the issue? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith…
Rooted & Restless with Marianne Smith EdgeSeed Oils, Butter, and What the Science Really Says
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with Connie Diekman, MS, RDN to separate fact from fiction in today’s dietary fat…
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Women Who Farm: Why Economics Shape What Grows in Our Fields
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge is joined by Jennifer Schmidt, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and full-time farmer in the eastern…
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Food Trends Unpacked: From Retail Buzz to Real Life
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge is joined by registered dietitian and food trend expert Mindy Hermann, MBA, RDN to unpack how food…
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Rooted & Restless Introduction
Welcome to Rooted and Restless. The podcast that digs beneath the surface of what we eat. How it gets to our plates and why it matters to our health. I'm…