Fruit and Veggie Safety: Making the Most of Your Fresh Produce
“Finish your vegetables!” is something many of us recall hearing while growing up. Whether you heard it from your parents, grandparents or even your pediatrician, this advice…
What You Should Know About Plant-Based Alternatives to Meat
Download the Fact Sheet Here Vegetarian alternatives to meat are nothing new—veggie burgers, vegan deli meat and chicken-less nuggets have been around for decades. But while these products…
Appreciating Water on National Ag Day
Today is National Ag Day! The theme of Ag Day 2021 is “food brings everyone to the table.” These are words that many of us can relate…
Spring 2021 Newsletter
New Dietary Guidelines Aim To Make Every Bite Count Agriculture and Greenhouse Gas Emissions What is Agave Syrup? Seven Common Cooking Oils: Health Benefits and How to…
The Dirty Dozen: Remembering Our Safety Seven
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to plan our grocery store trips more carefully. On top of remaining safe we are also still working on…
Consumer Surveys: A Continued Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Food Purchasing, Eating Behaviors and Perceptions of Food Safety
In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has been entrenched in our daily lives for the better part of one year. In the midst of its impact on the health of many and…
What is Brown Sugar?
Highlights Brown sugar contains about the same number of calories per teaspoon as white table sugar. The main difference between table sugar and brown sugar is the…
Parents and Caregivers are Focused on Their Kids’ Nutrition, but Obstacles to Healthy Eating are Common
Download the survey results here Download the press release here Our dietary habits as young children have an especially strong influence over how we eat for the…
Understanding How Animal Protein Production Is Regulated
As kids growing up, many of us were often given a message along the lines of, “Be sure to eat your protein—it’s good for your muscles!” For…
When Is the Best Time To Introduce Potential Allergenic Foods to Your Infant?
The possibility of an allergic reaction after eating gives many Americans pause when making food choices. No one wants to worry that a bite into a savory…
