After watching Cholesterol Code, Bill reflects on the bigger conversation around cholesterol, bloodwork, and personal responsibility—asking whether we’ve misunderstood what these numbers mean and why context matters more than ever.

We left the Eastern Shore Food Security Symposium inspired by the conversations and commitment to improving our food system.

But what we found in the materials we brought home told a very different story.

If we are serious about food security, we must also be serious about what we’re actually feeding people - and whether it truly nourishes them.

Ten years ago, Dr. Bill Schindler hunted a wild boar in the Republic of Georgia using a 40,000-year-old spear-throwing weapon while filming The Great Human Race. What he didn’t know then was that Georgia would continue shaping his work for the next decade -eventually leading to one of the oldest living food traditions on earth: 8,000-year-old Georgian qvevri wine.

Fall is a season of change, and it’s the perfect time to align your diet with nature’s rhythms. One powerful but often overlooked benefit of seasonal eating is its ability to help manage oxalates — plant compounds that can block minerals, irritate tissues, and contribute to health issues like kidney stones and joint pain. Learn how rotating foods with the seasons, choosing lower-oxalate options, and leaning on traditional preparation methods can transform the way you eat and feel.