The 'F' in FDA Is Silent" — The State of Food Policy with Helena Bottemiller-Evich
From Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz by Dr. Mindy Pelz
May 13, 2026 · 1h 13m · Season 7 · Episode 339
About this episode
Helena Bottemiller-Evich discusses the current state of food policy and the complexities of the food system.
If you've been trying to figure out what's actually happening with our food system right now — what's rhetoric, what's real, and what you need to know, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Award winning food journalist, Helena Bottemiller Evich has covered food policy in Washington for over 15 years. She's the founder of the Food Fix newsletter and the host of the new podcast American Dish, and she has a rare gift: she can separate the noise from the action in a news cycle that makes both very hard to tell apart. For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep339 Connect with Helena Bottemiller-Evich: Sign up for Helena's newsletter: foodfix.co Helena's Instagram: @heleenabena American Dish Instagram: @americandishpodcast LinkedIn: Food Fix Co LinkedIn: Helena Bottemiller-Evich X: @foodfixco X: @hbottemiller Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Mindy Pelz
Guest: Helena Bottemiller-Evich
Topics covered
- food policy
- food system
- journalism
- health
- nutrition
Keywords
- food policy
- Helena Bottemiller-Evich
- food system
- nutrition
- journalism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Food Fix, American Dish, Food Fix newsletter
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