We all know what we eat has an enormous impact on our health. But do Australia’s standardised dietary guidelines and health star ratings always have our best interests at heart? Is food labelling sending clear, consistent messages? And what are we to make of claims such as ‘organic’ or ‘non-genetically modified’?

Our host, Isobel Marshall, unpacks the issues with behavioural economist Professor Wendy Umberger, and ophthalmologist, 2020 Australian of the Year and vocal public health advocate Dr James Muecke.

We all know what we eat has an enormous impact on our health. But do Australia&rsquo;s standardised dietary guidelines and health star ratings always have our best interests at heart? Is food labelling sending clear, consistent messages? And what are we to make of claims such as &lsquo;organic&rsquo; or &lsquo;non-genetically modified&rsquo;?
Our host, Isobel Marshall, unpacks the issues with behavioural economist Professor Wendy Umberger, and ophthalmologist, 2020 Australian of the Year and vocal public health advocate Dr James Muecke.

Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas.

Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges.

So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out. 

For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests click here.

You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: podcast@adelaide.edu.au.

Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date.

Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.

Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas.
Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges.
So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out. 
For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests <a href="https://www.adelaide.edu.au/research/the-discovery-pod">click here</a>.
You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: <a href="mailto:podcast@adelaide.edu.au">podcast@adelaide.edu.au.</a>
Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date.
Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.

Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation as we uncover ingenious solutions to societies most pressing challenges.

The Discovery Pod Podcast

Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas.

Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges. So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out.

For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests, click here.

You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: podcast@adelaide.edu.au

Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date.

Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.

Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas.
Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges. So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out.
For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests, <a href="https://www.adelaide.edu.au/research/the-discovery-pod">click here</a>.
You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: <a href="mailto:podcast@adelaide.edu.au">podcast@adelaide.edu.au</a>
Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date.
Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.

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