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#332 How Eating Local, Organic food Is Best for Environmental Health | Mallika Basu

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The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast
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Jan 21, 2026
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Summary

What we eat isn’t just about taste or health, it’s shaped by a powerful global system that connects farmers, supermarkets, climate, and culture. This week I’m joined by Mallika Basu , food writer, consultant and author of the new book ‘ In Good Taste ’, to unpack how our everyday food choices link to much bigger issues from biodiversity loss to culture, inequality and the economy. But this is a conversation about sustainable eating from a food lover's perspective. You’re going to find out … 🐟 Why I may have to adjust my fish eating habits to avoid or reduce salmon 🍅 How traditional diets are climate friendly, and delicious! 🌱 Whether regen and organic farming is worth it This is a conversation about how we can all influence the future of food through our choices and our love of cooking. 🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here 📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app 🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website ☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here 🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan 📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.