From Penn State Health News If you’ve ever experienced food poisoning, you probably wondered what caused it – and what you can do to keep it from happening again. Now is a good time to take a fresh look at your food-safety habits. An ongoing outbreak of...
Breakfast May Help Teens Improve Nutrient Intake and Diet Quality, Study Suggests
Study Finds Teens Who Start the Day with Breakfast Eat Better Overall Older teens who ate breakfast took in more nutrients and consumed less daily fat and sugar than those who skipped it, particularly when breakfasts were high in protein From American Society for...
Cyclospora Food Safety Tips: How To Reduce Your Risk This Summer
Paranoid About Parasites? Uri Food Safety Expert Offers Information, Tips to Avoid Summer’s Cyclosporiasis Written by Kristen Curry, University of Rhode Island A food safety specialist at the University of Rhode Island, Nicole Richard leads efforts to help businesses...
Globally, Youth Are Not Eating Enough Healthy Plant-Based Foods
Tufts University researchers identify critical childhood nutrition gaps in analysis of 185 countries, with key shift seen in the U.S. Written by Jen A. Miller, Tufts University Healthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes are...
Juicy Grilled Pork Chops: The Perfect Summer Cookout Recipe
Supercharge Summer Grilling with Tender Pork Chops From Coleman Natural Foods If you’re planning on firing up the grill for an upcoming summer gathering, you might be trying to brainstorm options beyond the traditional burgers and dogs. Luckily, there are recipes that...
Study Finds Fasting And Gut Bacteria May Help Protect The Intestine During Radiation Therapy
Fasting primes gut microbiome to improve intestinal recovery after radiation treatment Written by Stefanie Peeler, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Key Takeaways Researchers identified a gut bacterium that helps prime intestinal stem cells for faster recovery In...
Rising Food Prices Squeeze Household Budgets, Constrain Consumer Spending
U.S. consumers are trading down, cutting discretionary purchases and buying fewer groceries in response to higher food prices From CoBank Price increases across most food and beverage categories are tightening household budgets and prompting consumers to make...
Mexican Street Corn Stuffed Sweetpotatoes: A Flavorful Summer Side Dish
A Bold and Flavorful Al Fresco Favorite From the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Warm breezes that linger longer into the evening, wafting appetizing aromas through the air can only mean one thing: it’s patio season. From casual porch gatherings to full-fledged...
Artificial Sweeteners May Affect Gut Microbiome, Insulin, And Metabolism, Review Finds
Growing Evidence That Sugar Substitutes Disrupt Gut Health and Metabolism Study examines the emerging science suggesting a link between calorie-free sweeteners and blood sugar control Written by Joseph Caputo, Tufts University Since the first introduction of...
On The Side: Crunchy, Creamy Cold Pea Salad With Bacon And Peanuts
A cold, creamy pea salad with bacon, peanuts, and crisp celery that delivers the perfect mix of crunch, richness, and sweet-tangy flavor. It’s an easy make-ahead side dish built for cookouts, potlucks, and weeknight meals. Recipe courtesy of The Peanut Institute....










