Editor’s Note: How Spring Cleaning Inspires My Weekly Menus
April 16, 2015
It has been way too long since the sun warmed my face (March snow storms are not OK!), so seeing the first signs of spring in the last few weeks…
April 2015 Food Insight Newsletter
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What Did Your Mom Teach You about Food and Nutrition?
April 16, 2015
For many, your mom is the first person to teach you about food and nutrition. Whether it’s eating healthfully, cooking food safely, or making a family recipe, these lessons often…
Are We Less “Gutsy” Than we Used to Be? New Clues about the Evolution of the Human Microbiome from Research in Apes
April 14, 2015
By Sharon Greenblum, PhD Humans have come a long way in the last few millennia. Physically and culturally, we’ve grown up. Over millions of years, humans evolved from apes –…
April Showers Bring May Flowers: A Food Security Story
April 14, 2015
When you get a beautiful bouquet of flowers delivered, where do you picture them coming from? First, you probably think of the sweet friend or family member, spouse, or partner…
War on “Food” Science Series Highlights Commonly Miscommunicated Food Safety & Nutrition Topics
April 14, 2015
Originally published in a series on the Food Insight blog In the spirit of the National Geographic’s exploration of the War on Science, the IFIC Foundation FACTS Network (Food Advocates…
News Bite: Coming Soon: 10th Annual IFIC Foundation Food & Health Survey Evaluates What Health is “Worth” to Consumers
April 14, 2015
Given an extra hour in their day, would Americans choose to spend it at the gym, or take more time to plan out a healthful diet? The International Food Information Council…
News Bite: IFIC Testifies at House Ag Committee Hearing on Biotechnology Labeling
April 14, 2015
International Food Information Council (IFIC) President and CEO David Schmidt testified at a U.S. House Committee on Agriculture hearing on March 24, 2015 on the costs and impacts of mandatory…
News Bite: IFIC Foundation Partnering with Popular Mobile Apps to Bring Health & Wellness Information to Consumers
April 14, 2015
IFIC Foundation is expanding its reach through partnering with three popular mobile apps and websites to provide health and wellness information on issues such as protein, functional foods, and calorie…
News Bite: Whole Grains Summit Focuses on Collaboration Opportunities to Improve Consumption
April 14, 2015
The Whole Grains Summit 2015 will be held June 24-27, 2015 in Portland, Oregon. The Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health at Oregon State University and the Grains for Health…
Recent Blog Posts
April 14, 2015
The most recent Food Insight blog posts address a variety of food, health, food safety, and food/nutrition communication topics. Be sure to check our blog regularly for the latest posts on timely…