Dr. Daphne Miller is a practicing family physician, science writer, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco, and Research Scientist at the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health. In her Harvesting Health segments, Dr. Miller introduces us to many small and diverse farmers who practice sustainability and work to preserve traditional and practical ways of growing specialty crops that improve our soil, air, and water. Dr. Miller also shows us how healthy eating starts well before the dinner table. She is a longtime proponent of the idea of “food as medicine” and the importance of providing fresh, nutritious food to underserved communities and people facing health challenges.
Video Segments
Our health expert explains how to get the most nutrition out of leafy greens like kale and collards.
Health expert Dr. Daphne Miller explores why small locally owned farms are better for our health.
Our health expert explores the nutritional differences between hydroponic and conventional farming.
Our health expert explains why farms that grow a diverse range of crops may be better for our health
Explore the nutritional benefits of berries with our health expert.
Our nutrition expert looks at the sugar content of dates, and why they are a sweet treat.