Topic: Quinoa

The discussion covers the environmental and social impact of quinoa consumption on indigenous South Americans. It also highlights "teff" as a new ancient grain and provides a strong endorsement for Lifeway brand Kefir as a superior probiotic compared to inconsistent products like kombucha.

Tia Mowry's new cooking show is criticized for her lack of culinary skill, specifically her "tapping" of mushrooms rather than sautéing them. The hosts point out a contradiction in Mowry's public identity, noting she claims to be a vegan on Wikipedia but was seen cooking and eating eggs on her show. They lament the state of the Food Network and its reliance on non-chef celebrities.

The rise of quinoa as a global "superfood" is discussed, including claims that Western demand is pricing out indigenous populations in Peru and Ecuador. An anecdote is shared regarding a failed attempt to genetically breed a shell-less version of quinoa; the experiment resulted in the entire crop being immediately consumed by birds, proving the evolutionary necessity of the grain's hard outer shell.