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Episode 8

Nutrition for the Ages, Food for Women’s Health, Food as Medicine

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In this episode of Omnivore, our hosts interview food science thought leaders appearing in the pages of the March 2023 issue of Food Technology.

Harvard’s David Eisenberg talks about the potential of food as medicine and the need for more industry partnership. FT contributing editor Linda Milo Ohr talks nutraceuticals and functional ingredients that can help us age well. Dr. Linda Alvarez discusses the importance of recognizing nutritional differences in men and women and her new product launch.

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Omnivore Podcast Episode 8 a woman and a child in a kitchen smiling at each other while making a nutritious meal.

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  • Dr. David Eisenberg

    Dr. David Eisenberg Director.


    Dr. David Eisenberg is director of culinary nutrition/adjunct associate professor of nutrition at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, and executive director of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative.
  • Linda Milo Ohr

    Linda Milo Ohr Food Scientist


    Linda Milo Ohr is a food scientist and writer based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
  • Dr. Linda Alvarez

    Linda Alvarez CEO and Cofounder

    Linda Alvarez, MD, is CEO and cofounder of Levelle Nutrition, a sports nutrition products startup tailored to female endurance athletes based on scientific research. She completed her family medicine residency in June 2018 from the Jackson Memorial Hospital – University of Miami program.

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IFT’s Omnivore and Omnivore Presents: SciDish podcasts spark lively, thought-provoking conversations with the science, business, and regulatory leaders shaping the future of food. Each episode delivers sharp analysis, practical insights, and bold ideas designed to challenge assumptions, ignite innovation, and energize your work across the global food system.

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