Abnormally dry conditions this spring across a wide swath of the country, with more than 60 percent of the continental U.S. in some stage of drought, are posing growing threats to agriculture and food prices, according to a new analysis...
RubyRed Kiwi, The Must-Try Seasonal Fruit of Spring (Plus Easy Recipe Ideas)
Meet The Red Kiwi Everyone’s Talking About This Spring From Zespri While spring may be a season of fresh starts, your reset doesn’t have to include a closet clean-out or juice cleanse. Sometimes the easiest upgrade is simply adding something new, fresh and...
Chipotle Walnut Tacos With Mushrooms, Roasted Corn, And Lime Crema – Perfect For Cinco De Mayo
Expect a touch of smoky flavor in these vegetarian tacos, courtesy of the fire roasted corn and chipotle adobo sauce. That boldness in flavor is contrasted with creamy cotija cheese and sour cream, and brightness from fresh lime and cilantro. The “meat” is made with a...
Marigold Flowers May Offer High-Heat Stable Plant Protein For Foods, Study Finds
Marigold Flowers Show Potential as a Source of Plant-Based Protein A new study examines whether the common decorative flower could be transformed into a sustainable ingredient. Our current fascination with high-protein foods means plant-based protein now shows up in...
Food Industry Pushes Federal Bill To Expand GRAS Loophole And Override State Additive Laws
Dr. Marion Nestle, longtime NYU professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, with additional faculty roles at UC San Francisco and Cornell, is best known for analyzing the intersections of food, politics, and health, often exposing how government policy,...
Common Food Dye Tartrazine (Yellow 5) May Disrupt Gut Health And Early Development, Study Finds
Yellow Food Coloring Changes Gut Microbiome in Early Life More study needed on long-term effects of food additives on children’s health From the American Physiological Society (APS) A food coloring widely used in the U.S. and worldwide has been found to alter the...
Berrylicious! 10 Easy Ways To Enjoy Tasty Strawberries
Balsamic & Berries: Reduce balsamic in a sauce pan by bringing to a boil then simmering over low heat until it has a syrup consistency. Top low-fat frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries and finish with a drizzle of the balsamic reduction. Sweet Greens: Add...
A 2-Minute Tour: The Best Of WTFCF So Far – And A Peek At What’s To Come!
Where The Food Comes From is hard at work wrapping up Season 6. We're going to have some new looks, fresh takes and way more than a couple of surprises coming up (anybody curious about how we're going to farm on the moon?). We thought it was a perfect opportunity to...
USC Study Suggests Pesticides In Fruits And Vegetables May Be Linked To Early-Onset Lung Cancer
Eating Fruits, Vegetables and Whole Grains May Increase Chance of Early Onset Lung Cancer Pesticide residue may play a role in increased rates of lung cancer in non-smokers under age 50 From Keck Medicine of USC A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and...
Picnic-Perfect Pasta Salad Packed With Fresh Veggies And Feta
Serve a Plate of Pasta Salad to Round Out Spring Picnics If clear skies and bright sunshine have you dreaming of a fresh meal outdoors, a picnic may be just the solution. Rounding out your spread of sandwiches and cold refreshments doesn’t have to be a trick –...