On this week's episode of Growing Good, Alessandra Iavarone is talking about Disney's decision to ban junk food advertisements in all of its media branches in order to fight against childhood obesity. But are the commercials the problem, or are parents to blame for the obesity epidemic? Alessandra talks about the logistics of the ban, including what types of food did not make Disney's cut, and when the advertising changes will take place. Alessandra provides some refreshing skepticism surrounding the ban, pondering the motivation for the junk food ad ban. Does Disney really care about the nation's expanding waistband, or are they taking this as an opportunity to brand themselves and turn a profit? Tune in to hear Alessandra's opinion on Michelle Obama's Let's Move initiative, and learn more about the advertising ban! This program has been brought to you by Roberta's.

"Disney sees a business and branding opportunity in banning these junk food ads." -- Alessandra Iavarone on Growing Good

What plants have shaped civilization and culture? This week on We Dig Plants, Carmen Devito chats with Bill Laws, writer, journalist, and author of the book 50 Plants That Changed the Course of History! Tune in to this episode to hear Carmen and Bill discuss some of the more unlikely heroic plants. Find out about the classification of onions, and how sweet peas helped spawn modern genetic research. How have economies been altered by plants like ginger and ferns? Bill talks about some plants that have proven to be dangers to humanity, and find out how grains helped establish the United States as an international superpower. This episode has been sponsored by Rolling Press.

"We can't go on using our fossil fuels as we have. I think the history of these plants is only half-written. There's going to be a time when we once again look at how these plants can help us. [20:30] -- Bill Laws on We Dig Plants

This week's episode of Chef's Story sees Dorothy Cann Hamilton chatting with critically acclaimed and world renowned pastry chef Emily Luchetti. Emily tells the story of how she found her passion in pastries and worked her way up to where she is now. Find out how a visit to Lutece in NYC inspired her and how working for Jeremiah Tower helped her grow as a pastry chef. Listen in as she discusses gender as it relates to the kitchen and the obstacles she had to overcome as an up and coming female chef. What makes great pastries so much more significant than sugary snacks? Tune in and find out. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market.

"The one thing that was fortunate about the explosion of American cooking was that it opened many doors for women."

"I always call my style simple but elegant, it's all flavor driven . You get the real "wow" when you take a bite out of it - but at the same time you want it to be visually appealing. It's like a classic suit - it's beautiful and has nice lines but when you get close and take a bite you say 'oh I get it now'."

"I think we do have a real weight problem in the United States, but I look at it with a moderation point of view because sugar isn't going to disappear...We're a little naive to believe people suddenly won't eat sugar anymore."

"Pastry chefs are in better shape and take better care of themselves than savory chefs."

--pastry chef Emily Luchetti on Chef's Story