Understanding How Animal Protein Production Is Regulated
June 29, 2023
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 sure, dietary protein…
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What You Need To Know About Color Additives in Foods
April 21, 2023
We often hear about how we eat with our eyes first—and it turns out there’s some truth behind this notion. The visual appearance of the foods we eat can influence…
Food Trends for 2023 Include Wellness Drinks, Gut Health, Confusion Around New Labels and Terminology
January 4, 2023
With issues like inflation, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements and changing consumer desires, the food system is experiencing a dizzying level of change and unpredictability. But despite that instability—or because…
Free-Range Chickens and Cage-Free Eggs: The S(coop) on Poultry Labels
September 20, 2022
Eggs are often dubbed an “incredible” food for a reason: They’re nutritious and delicious, and many of us enjoy them—whether scrambled, boiled, or fried. And for meat eaters, chicken can…
Diversifying MyPlate: Latin American Cuisine
March 1, 2022
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and its associated MyPlate graphic are commonly referenced resources for learning about healthy and nutritious eating. The recently-updated 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a…
GMOs and Your Next Shopping Trip: An FAQ to Keep Handy
October 27, 2021
Food with genetically modified organisms, otherwise known as GMO foods, have been around for decades. However, while they have been proven to be just as safe as conventionally grown foods,…
Thinking Through Regulation and Safety Before Your Next – or First CBD Purchase
September 22, 2021
New foods and beverages can be fun and interesting to try. Certainly, those with added benefits such as those that provide alertness or induce calmness can add another layer of…
Diversifying MyPlate: South Asian Muslim Cuisine
August 25, 2021
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and its associated MyPlate graphic are commonly referenced resources for learning about healthy and nutritious eating. The recently-updated 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a…
Diversifying MyPlate: Gujarati Indian Cuisine
July 27, 2021
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and its associated MyPlate graphic are commonly referenced resources for learning about healthy and nutritious eating. The recently-updated 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a…
Your Guide To Portion Size
July 22, 2021
Every five years since 1980 the U.S. Government publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). A main emphasis of the DGA over the years has been advice on how much…