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Some might think of November and December, with their generously set holiday tables, as a time of “food days.” But in reality, October is the month when we observe “Food…
Ever wake up craving some finger millet, or sit down in front of a movie with some nice groundnut? Probably not. Finger millet and groundnut, along with tef, yam, cassava,…
Over the past six months, the world has been focused on a very important conversation: “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.” This is the theme of Expo Milano 2015 (also…
For as long as farmers have been farming, crops have faced considerable damage from diseases, insects, and weeds. To combat these problems, producers use a range of crop protection products…
by Connie Diekman, M.Ed., RD, CSSD, LD, FADA, FAND For most people a cold, rainy day means it is a good time to stay inside. But recently, I joined a…
(Second in a series of three articles.) The relationship between nutrition and health is fully entrenched in the mainstream media, and everyone from career scientists to our next-door neighbor seems…
(Part one in a series of two articles) “You don’t really understand something until you can explain it to your grandmother.” —Albert Einstein Brief and succinct, this quote captures the…
A report Oct. 26 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), regarding red and processed meat lit up the news and social media. But just…
The most recent Food Insight blog posts address a variety of food, health, food safety, and nutrition communication topics. Be sure to check our blog regularly for the latest posts on timely issues! Here…
The most recent FACTS blog posts address a variety of current food, nutrition, food safety issues that are the subject of misleading information with the science-based facts. Be sure to…