Can algae be interesting? (Hint: Yes. Yes, it can.) Can it save the world? (Hint #2: Also yes.) Give this a listen. It matters.
Nutrition Without Compromise – Special Tribute Episode
Nutrition Without Compromise Host / Ignorance Was Bliss Guest: Corinna Bellizzi
Ignorance Was Bliss Host: Kate Wallinga (Archival Audio), republished with the permission of Kate Wallinga's family
Introduction:
Corinna Bellizzi opens the episode by paying tribute to Kate Wallinga, a podcaster and storyteller who recently passed away. Bellizzi reflects on her connection with Kate, emphasizing her role as an inspiration and a significant influence in the podcast community.
Tribute to Kate Wallinga:
- Hosted Podcast: Ignorance Was Bliss
- Podcast Run: 2018 - January 2024
- Episodes: 498 episodes, over 1 million listens
- Background: Kate shared her life's journey, her battle with health challenges, and her insights through her podcast. She passed away on February 10, 2024, at the age of 46.
Discussion Points:
- Kate’s Impact: Bellizzi discusses how Kate’s curiosity and storytelling prowess encouraged her to open up about personal and professional experiences, particularly in health and nutrition.
- Omega-3 Fats: Corinna dives deep into the benefits of Omega-3s, their necessity in diets, and the science behind them. She explains the difference between Omega-3 and other fats and the health problems arising from Omega-6 heavy diets.
- Sustainability in the Omega-3 Industry: Bellizzi talks about the challenges of sourcing Omega-3s sustainably, touching upon overfishing and the innovative alternatives like deriving Omega-3s from algae.
- The Future of Nutrition: Exploring the shift from fish-derived Omega-3s to algae-based sources, Corinna explains the environmental and health benefits of this transition.
Kate’s Final Words (Archival):
Kate reminisces about a past recording session with Corinna, highlighting her initial intrigue about discussing algae and how it turned into an engaging and educational conversation.
Conclusion:
Corinna invites listeners to explore Kate’s podcast, "Ignorance Was Bliss," to further connect with her stories and contributions. She closes by thanking Kate’s family for allowing her to share this episode and paying homage to Kate's lasting impact.
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