Robyn O'Brien Bio & All Videos
A former food industry analyst, author, Fulbright grant recipient and mother of four, Robyn O’Brien brings compassion, insight and detailed analysis to her research on the health of American families. She has been called "food's Erin Brockovich" by the New York Times.
Following her career as an analyst, Robyn had four children and founded the visionary organization, www.allergykidsfoundation.org, which is focused on restoring the health of the American children. On Mother’s Day 2009, Random House published her critically acclaimed book, "The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It" and today, Robyn is regarded as a health expert and sought after speaker who lectures extensively, appearing on national broadcasts that include CNN, ABC's Good Morning America and NBC's The Today Show.
She has written pieces for the Washington Post, Martha Stewart’s Whole Living and other media. She has been named by SHAPE Magazine as one of 2009’s “Women To Shape the World”, along with First Lady Michelle Obama, was named by Forbes Woman as one of “20 Inspiring Women to Follow on Twitter,” and most recently The Discovery Channel named her one of its 15 Top Visionaries. Her TEDx talk delivered in Austin has been widely received.
Robyn’s work is recognized and supported by renowned individuals such as Dr. Oz, Robert Kennedy Jr., Ted Turner, Bonnie Raitt and Prince Charles.
This is the complete collection of videos featuring Robyn O'Brien.
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Robyn's Personal Journey and Learnings
3:36Robyn O'Brien's investigations into America's food system began when her youngest child was diagnosed with a severe food allergy. Listen as she recounts her personal journey to a select ...Robyn's Personal Journey and Learnings
AN UNLIKELY CRUSADER TAKES BABY STEPS INTO ORGANIC
2:31Robyn O'Brien recounts why and how she made the switch to eating organic.AN UNLIKELY CRUSADER TAKES BABY STEPS INTO ORGANIC
NOT THE FOOD YOUR PARENTS ATE
1:01Robyn explains how the foods we're eating today are not the same ones we ate when we were kids.NOT THE FOOD YOUR PARENTS ATE
WHY CHOOSE ORGANIC?
1:19Robyn explains what the USDA organic label means and why eating organic is important to her and her family.WHY CHOOSE ORGANIC?
ORGANIC VS NATURAL - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
0:47Robyn debunks the myth that natural is the same as organic and reveals that there is no standard definition for "all-natural."ORGANIC VS NATURAL - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
JUST SAY NO TO GMOS
1:35Robyn O'Brien defines what Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are and why they are so prevalent in our food supply.JUST SAY NO TO GMOS
ONLY IN AMERICA
1:24Robyn reveals that in their formulations for other countries, several U.S. companies don’t include the same artificial ingredients that they do in their American versions.ONLY IN AMERICA
PATRIOTISM ON A PLATE
1:22Robyn describes how exercising precaution to prevent the onset of conditions we're seeing in children today is one of the most patriotic things we can do.PATRIOTISM ON A PLATE
THE DIRTY TRUTH ABOUT DIRTY DAIRY
0:56Robyn outlines the pollution of our conventional milk supply.THE DIRTY TRUTH ABOUT DIRTY DAIRY
PESTICIDES & KIDS DON'T MIX
0:48Robyn empathizes the challenges parents face, but reveals that pesticides play a major role in the conditions and illnesses families are managing.PESTICIDES & KIDS DON'T MIX
GENERATION RX
1:03Robyn describes why children today have earned the nickname "Generation Rx."GENERATION RX
IT’S ABOUT PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION
1:04Robyn encourages families to start small and make the switch to organic at their own pace.IT’S ABOUT PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION
EAT MORE REAL FOOD
0:54Robyn describes her family's introduction to eating less processed foods.EAT MORE REAL FOOD
ALL OF US CAN DO SOMETHING
0:37Robyn suggests that everyone can do something to create change in the health of their families.ALL OF US CAN DO SOMETHING
INFORMED CHOICES
1:26Robyn advocates for teaching children that what they put into our bodies will directly impact how they feel, and for allowing them to make informed choices.INFORMED CHOICES
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF MOMS
1:03Robyn encourages all parents to be part of the solution in cleaning up our food supply.NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF MOMS
