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	Podcast:		The Food Sommelier Podcast
	Episode:		Episode 036: The Truth about GMOs w/ Milton Stokes
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:00:00
	Publish Date:		2016-06-24 03:00:53
	Description:		In this tasty episode, I interview Milton Stokes, who is the Director of Global Health and Nutrition Outreach for Monsanto. He is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author of a new book titled Launching Your Dietetics Career. In this episode, Milton shares why he thinks big agricultural companies, such as Monsanto, have a bad reputation with the media and the public. He also debunks many myths about GMO’s; including one I’ve heard regarding how GMOs are killing all the bees in this country. Milton also provides some out-of-box food related book recommendations that I know I’m excited to add to my summer reading list and I’m sure you will be as well. Milton Stokes, PhD, MPH, RD Milton Stokes is Director, Global Health and Nutrition Outreach for Monsanto where he engages with Registered Dietitians and other health professionals on topics pertaining to food, agriculture, and nutrition. Before coming to Monsanto, Milton had a professorship and directed a dietetic internship at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. He also owned a private nutrition counseling practice with offices throughout Connecticut and is a former restaurateur. Milton was a National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in the New York City media market and a freelance writer for consumer magazines covering food, nutrition, and health. His fourth book was a New York Times best seller, and he’s working on the 2^nd edition of Launching Your Dietetics Career (to be published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2016). Milton began his career in clinical nutrition in New York City with a food and nutrition management company. He has served in staff and management positions along the way as well as precepted dietetic interns and students from several colleges and programs. Milton’s master’s degree is in Public Health from Hunter College and his clinical training was conducted at Yale-New Haven Hospital affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine. Milton’s doctoral degree, from the University of Connecticut, is in Communication and Marketing with a specialization in Health Communication. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN TODAY’S EPISODE… 2:19 Milton talks about how he became a “Guyetitian” 6:58 Milton explains how one question led to him getting a job with Monsanto “Interestingly enough, on the drive home my boss said, ‘Wow! What an amazing company. You should consider working for them because they are poised to impact food nutrition security around the world.’” – Milton Stokes 8:37 Milton discusses why he feels the public has a negative image of Monsanto “I think, when it comes to Monsanto, I’ll be really clear and say Monsanto made a lot of communication mistakes.” – Milton Stokes 11:39 Milton explains what GMO’s really are and how humans have changed food over the past 10-12,000 years “… for about 10,000 – 12,000 years, humans have been working with our food supply. Almost nothing that we eat today existed 10-12,000 years ago.” – Milton Stokes 19:30 Milton talks about how Monsanto has specific scientists who study their impact on bugs 20:46 Milton address the myth that GMO’s are killing bees “If you think about it, Monsanto’s business is dependent on bees. We need the bees.” – Milton Stokes 26:51 Milton discusses the work he does at Monsanto on a daily basis 31:08 Milton talks about his new book, Launching Your Dietetics Career 36:18 Annette and Milton discuss the harsh reality of Dietetics internships 37:46 Milton provides his top food-related resources SOME OF THE RESOURCES DISCUSSED… To connect with Milton, reach out to him via Twitter, LinkedIn, Email (milton.stokes@monsanto.com), or his cell phone (917.697.7614). Check out Milton’s out-of-the-box food related book recommendations: Jayson Lusk’s The Food Police and Unnaturally Delicious Rachel Laudan’s Cuisine and Empire Click here (or on the image below) to get a copy of the First Edition of Launching Your Dietetics Career. 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