E12. "Chief Beans Officer" Paul Newnham on Beans are the Future

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Oh Crop! Food Systems Podcast

Kat Morgan

20 episodes

2 weeks ago

Oh Crop! explores the urgent connections between environmental justice, climate change, and public health through the lens of food systems. Join host Kat Morgan, MPH for conversations with leading researchers, farmers, activists, and changemakers who are reimagining how we grow, distribute, and think about food. We dig into the root causes of our food system's biggest challenges and spotlight the innovative solutions sprouting around the world. Whether you're a sustainability professional, climate advocate, or simply someone who eats—there's something here for you.

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E12. "Chief Beans Officer" Paul Newnham on Beans are the Future

Oh Crop! Food Systems Podcast

36 minutes 49 seconds

9 months ago

E12. "Chief Beans Officer" Paul Newnham on Beans are the Future

Will we eat beans in space? Why do they give us gas (and how can we reduce it)? And just why are beans so darn awesome for people and planet, anyway? On this episode of Oh Crop!, we're diving deep into the world of legumes with none other than Paul Newnham, a strategic food systems innovator, leader of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, and the self-proclaimed "Chief Beans Officer"! Paul shares his inspiring journey to becoming a champion for global nutrition security, revealing how a passion for these humble powerhouses launched him into the world of food systems advocacy.

We explore everything from field to fork, uncovering why beans are not just delicious and budget-friendly but a crucial component of a sustainable food system. Paul breaks down the connection between bean consumption and climate change resilience, highlighting the environmental superpowers of these versatile crops. Plus, we tackle the age-old question: why do beans give us gas, and is there anything we can do about it?

Paul also sheds light on the critical work of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, emphasizing the need for collaboration and innovative strategies to achieve Zero Hunger (SDG2). He shares insights into how sustainable diets are vital in addressing this complex global challenge.

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