What Parents Need to Know About Our Food System: Insights from Ashley Strong of Nourish Cooperative
Description
In this episode, We sat down with Ashley Strong, one half of the inspiring duo known as the Strong Sistas, who founded Nourish Cooperative and Angel Acres Farm. Ashley shares her and her sister Sarah’s journey from struggling with health issues due to dietary misconceptions and stress, to embracing regenerative farming as a path to healing and empowerment. With a B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Ashley’s unique perspective combines scientific insight with hands-on farming experience, while her sister Sarah’s background in Health Sciences and coaching offers a holistic approach to wellness. Together, they advocate for sustainable living, from farm-to-table practices to community education, offering top tips for families looking to make impactful changes. Listen in to learn about the current state of our food system, the benefits of seasonal eating, and how to teach kids about regenerative farming and the value of real, nourishing food.
Show Notes:
1:38 – How the Strong Sisters started a regenerative farm
4:00 – Health journey and the time it takes
10:30 – Issues with our food system: food recalls, E. coli and listeria outbreaks, and heavy metals in packaged food
16:00 – Top tips for families wanting to make a change
Resources:
• eatwild.com
• localharvest.org
• regenerationinternational.org
• regenerativefarmersofAmerica.com
22:00 – Seasonal eating
24:00 – Benefits of canning and root cellars
26:00 – Teaching kids about farming practices
27:00 – All about eggs (Angel Acres - https://angel-acresfarm.com)
44:00 – All about seed oils
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