004: Kelping is Helping: A Regenerative Way to Enjoy the Burgers We All Love with Courtney Boyd Myers

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Regenerative goes one step beyond sustainability. It's making something better than you found it.”</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">-Courtney Boyd Myers</span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Episode Description:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Did you know? Over 50 billion burgers are consumed annually in the US alone? If arranged in a straight line, they could circle the earth 32 times!   It’s fair to say that humans love their burgers.  Yet, there is much debate about just how (un)healthy and sustainable this unquestionable food favorite is for humans- and for our planet.  The public has been introduced to alternative proteins and an increasing number of better-for-you substitutes.  In this episode, Justine talks with Courtney Boyd Myers, the CEO and Co-Founder of</span> <a href= "https://akua.co/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">AKUA</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, which just launched a much-hyped kelp burger! (Guess we can still enjoy burgers after all!) Kelp is one of the superfoods slowly gaining popularity in the market today. It’s overflowing with vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that boost health- and its benefits are said to include revving the metabolism, helping the body absorb water, combating stress, protecting the heart, and ridding the body of cancer-causing free radicals.  Courtney relates the genesis of this tasty and healthy meat alternative, describes the process of regenerative ocean farming and the potential kelp has in the future of food. Courtney also talks about how this innovation has provided an opportunity for AKUA to promote health and give back to the people, the community, and the environment. Tune in and discover more interesting facts about seaweeds, regenerative aquaculture and seafood alternatives!</span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Connect with Courtney: </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Courtney Boyd Myers is the CEO and Co-Founder of</span> <a href="https://akua.co