AI Food Scanner Turns Phone Photos Into Nutritional Analysis

AI Food Scanner Turns Phone Photos Into Nutritional Analysis

NYU Tandon researchers develop technology to calculate calories and nutrients from food images Snap a photo of your meal, and artificial intelligence instantly tells you its calorie count, fat content, and nutritional value — no more food diaries or guesswork. This...

Protein Power: Diverse Choices For A Stronger You

Protein Power: Diverse Choices For A Stronger You

Written by: Bethany Agusala, M.D., Internal Medicine - General Internal Medicine For many years, eggs have been a go-to protein in the American diet. Eggs are versatile and, until recently, inexpensive and readily available. But when egg prices rise – they hit a...

Florida Farm Cuts Water Use By 25% With Innovative Crop Bed Design

Florida Farm Cuts Water Use By 25% With Innovative Crop Bed Design

Written by: Brad Buck, Senior Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASLipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. As general manager, Lucas Conran helps oversee seven farming operations for Lipman in...

Two Easy-to-Make Savory St. Patrick’s Day Favorites

Two Easy-to-Make Savory St. Patrick’s Day Favorites

While some St. Patrick’s Day celebrations call for green beer and large gatherings, you may instead opt for a cozy evening at home with comforting foods and close friends. Whether your shamrock spirit leads you out for a local parade or you’re more of a stay-at-home...

Bird Flu, Egg Prices, And What Urgently Needs Doing

Bird Flu, Egg Prices, And What Urgently Needs Doing

About Marion Nestle Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. In 2023, she was awarded The...

What Is Jackfruit And How Can I Use It?

What Is Jackfruit And How Can I Use It?

From The Plant-Powered Dietitian Have you heard of jackfruit? This large, tropical fruit is a member of the mulberry family, and is native to South and Southeast Asia. It has a sweet taste that makes it ideal for jams and other desserts, and a chewy, stringy texture...