On this episode of America's Nest Egg, Arjun interviews Heidi Greenwaldt, Nutrition Director of Clinical Informatics at Sodexo. With over 22 years at Sodexo, Heidi discusses her journey and the evolving role of nutrition in healthcare. Key topics covered include the impact of social media on public perception of nutrition, advancements in telehealth, the significance of nutrigenomics, and the philosophy of 'food as medicine.' Heidi also shares insights on sustainable and plant-based menu planning, the challenges of local sourcing, and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and food waste. Lastly, the discussion touches on the importance of nutrient density, brain health programs, and the role of technology in advancing dietary education and accountability.

Guest Quote:

“ And then from a research side too, with nutrigenomics… that's one area where there's always room for more research. I think it really is helping the potential for personalized nutrition and the impact that micronutrients and phytochemicals in food, and how that's directly impacting people's hormone levels, and immune response, and brain health, and healthy aging as our population gets older, and the impact that food has on that.” - Heidi Greenwaldt

Timestamps:

*(00:57) - 20 Years of Progress in Nutrition

*(05:25) - Nutrigenomics, and Food Standardization

*(08:29) - What is ‘Food as Medicine’?

*(14:55) - Plant-Based ‘Center of The Plate’

*(21:45) - Food and Brain Health

*(24:39) - Measuring Complex Nutrients

*(29:29) - Sodexo, Procurement, and Sustainability

*(36:42) - What does Nutrition look like in 2050?

*(38:12) - “Wingin’ It”

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