
Changing Plates
Hi! We’re Allison Pigatto and Bianca Mercouffer, two nutrition experts and food enthusiasts on a mission to transform the conversation around food. Tired of the negativity and fear-mongering, we created Changing Plates -- a forward-thinking podcast spotlighting fresh perspectives and impactful work.
Each episode features leaders, innovators and disruptors shaping the future of food. Together, we discuss challenges facing our global food system and transformative solutions paving the way forward.
Ready to discover the brighter side of food? Tune in for bi-weekly episodes!
Podcasting since 2024 • 13 episodes
Changing Plates
Latest Episodes
Episode 12: Prioritizing Healthy Aging with Barbara Bray
In this episode of Changing Plates, we’re joined by Barbara Bray MBE - a registered nutritionist, food safety expert, and PhD researcher at Queen’s University Belfast - for a conversation on what it means to eat well as we age.Barbara sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:12

Episode 11: Feeding Futures with Heidi Kessler
In this episode of Changing Plates, Heidi Kessler, Deputy Director of the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF), joins us to discuss how school meal programs are transforming health, education, and local economies around the world.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:05

Episode 10: Wellbeing at Work with Macy Chow
In this episode of Changing Plates, we explore how employee wellbeing is transforming workplaces - and why it's essential for both health and business. Our guest, Macy Chow, a registered dietitian and employee wellbeing expert, shares her journ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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24:58

Episode 9: Tech-Driven Nutrition with Ro Huntriss
In this episode of Changing Plates, Ro Huntriss, a registered dietitian and Chief Nutrition Officer at Simple App, shares her insights on the role of health tech in transforming weight management. From wearable devices to breakthrough medicatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:58

Episode 8: Communicating Nutrition & Health with Christina Xenaki
Why is communication key to advancing nutrition? In this season finale of Changing Plates, we speak with Christina Xenaki, a registered dietitian with experience spanning marketing, medical affairs and communications for major food brands about...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:46
