Indoor vertical gardens are gaining popularity among homeowners and restaurants, allowing them to grow microgreens year-round, but new research has identified a major drawback: their demands on energy. A study by researchers from the Marche Polytechnic...
Nourish Your Heart: Foods To Fuel A Healthier Cardiovascular Diet
Heart-healthy foods are those that support long-term heart health. Certain foods may influence your blood pressure, triglyceride and cholesterol levels and inflammation – all of which impact your risk for heart disease.
AFT Celebrates National Farmers Day With Over $700,000 Awarded To Farmers And Ranchers Nationwide
American Farmland Trust is proud to announce the disbursement of over $700,000 to 139 farmers across the United States through this year's Brighter Future Fund. The milestone brings the total amount awarded since the program's launch in 2020 to new heights, showcasing...
Phytonutrients 101: What They Are And Why They Matter For Our Health
Phytonutrients … polyphenols … antioxidants … what do all of these terms mean? The term phytonutrients is a broad name for a wide variety of compounds produced by plants. They’re found in fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, and other plants. Each phytonutrient comes...
SEPC Cares Activation In Wake Of Hurricane Helene
Due to the overwhelming need for disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, SEPC is reaching out to our members for donations to Samaritan’s Purse. Hurricane Helene hit Florida with 140-mph gusts, the strongest recorded storm to ever hit the Big Bend region,...
What Vegetables Are High In Iron?
Written by: Emily Holdorf, MS, RDN, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Emily serves as the Influencer & Community Manager at IFPA. With a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from...
UK Nutrition Experts Have Many Ties To Food Companies: Conflicted Interests, Anyone?
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. She is also Visiting Professor of...
Georgia Grown Partners With Georgia State And Georgia Southern To Sponsor First Annual Georgia Grown Bowl, Sept 28, 2024
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Grown are excited to announce the first annual Georgia Grown Bowl between Georgia State University and Georgia Southern University on Saturday, September 28, at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium in Atlanta....
Moderate Coffee And Caffeine Consumption Associated With Lower Risk Of Developing Multiple Cardiometabolic Diseases, Study Finds
From the Endocrine Society Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published...
Sweetener Dilemma: A Bitter Debate On Health, Environment, And Taste
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. She is also Visiting Professor of...