Fast Take: Do Ultraprocessed Foods Cause Weight Gain?
While the quantity and quality of processed foods in our diets continue to be a major focus in articles and discussions about diet, the role of ultraprocessed…
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Food Allergy or Intolerance: What’s the Difference?
You’ve started to experience stomach pain and discomfort every time you eat one of your favorite foods. One day you stop and ask yourself, “Wait, is this…
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Reducing Food Waste On the Go
Sustainability is an important topic, and many of us want to do our part in decreasing waste and improving the well-being of our planet. But many of…
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Why Are People Juicing Their Celery?
Every day, we food-info-interested folks are bombarded by the latest food trends and off-the-wall fad diets. Many times, it’s easy to recognize unverified claims and walk away…
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Farmers’ Market Food Safety 101
With the ushering in of warmer weather and more sunny days come thoughts of fresh produce and access to many of our favorite fruits and vegetables from…
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Can Fruit Suit the Keto Life?
So you’re thinking of going “keto”? It’s an eating style that’s growing in popularity, but there are probably fewer people subscribing to this diet tribe than it…
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Get the Lead Out
Spring is in the air—and so are the annual testing lab reports on everything from cars to washers and dryers and even lead in fruit juices. That…
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Bringing Biotechnology to Life: An Educational Resource for Grades 7-10
Download the Curriculum “Bringing Biotechnology to Life” is a resource for science educators and others interested in learning more about biotechnology and its role in food production….
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The Science Behind Mindful Eating
What is Mindfulness? The idea of mindfulness is not new, but it’s definitely growing in popularity. Mindfulness can be defined as a “quality of consciousness that is…
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Earth Day 2019: Taking Some Time for Soil Appreciation
It’s no secret that without soil, we cannot produce food. But how much do most of us know about the sustainable practices farmers undertake to avoid and…
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