From Ovid Life, Written by: Johnny Shiver Sushi has become one of those foods that feels at home almost anywhere in the U.S. It’s on takeout menus, grocery store shelves, date-night tables, and lunch orders across the country. And while the California roll may be the...
Beyond Nutrients: Study Finds Food Processing May Shape Ultra-Processed Food Health Risks
It May Not Just Be What’s in Ultra-Processed Foods, But How They’re Made New observational study suggests processing itself could partly explain links to diabetes, heart disease, and early death Written by: Genevieve Rajewski, Tufts Now Concerns about the health...
Climate Change And Farming: How Risk Shapes Agricultural Decisions
How Farmers Respond to Climate-Related Risk Written by: Marianne Stein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ACES As climate change increases the frequency of drought, excessive rainfall, and other extreme weather events, farmers face growing uncertainty about...
Are Grapes Healthy? Nutrition, Sugar Content, Calories, And Benefits
Are Grapes Good for You? Written by: Dr. Jelena Gligorijević, Chief Medical Officer, The Foundation for Fresh Produce Grapes are among the world’s oldest domesticated crops, celebrated for their refreshing sweetness and diversity (1). Yet, many people hesitate to...
Tomato And Soy Compounds May Help Lower Inflammation, New Clinical Study Suggests
Tomato-Soy Juice Lowers Inflammation in Adults with Obesity Study hints at potential for a ‘functional food’ that improves health From Ohio State News – Written by Emily Caldwell Drinking tomato-soy juice loaded with compounds shown in animal studies to...
New Study Suggests Metabolic Reset After Fasting Could Support Longevity
Study Explores Why Fasting Can Lead to a Longer Lifespan How the body efficiently pivots metabolically after the fast is key to boosting health, UTSW-led research suggests https://youtu.be/JboWV9IC6ZE?si=aYS3zOpbYidonisS The lab of Peter Douglas, Ph.D., Associate...
How Fruits And Vegetables Support Diabetes Prevention And Blood Sugar Control
Diabetes, Fruits, & Vegetables Written by: Dr. Jelena Gligorijević, Chief Medical Officer, The Foundation for Fresh Produce What is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by prolonged high blood glucose...
Customizable Drinks Could Provide Essential Nutrients During Space Missions
The new recipes allow for mix-and-match flavors while also incorporating essential omega-3 fatty acids. After the success of Artemis II, longer space journeys are expected, raising new health and nutritional challenges for astronauts. Current space foods rely on...
Designer Biochar Pellets Fall Short In Field Tests For Phosphorus Management In Ag Systems
Illinois study: Can Designer Biochar Pellets Help Manage Phosphorus in Agricultural Fields? Written by: Marianne Stein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ACES Tile drainage is common in U.S. Midwest agricultural fields, helping to remove excess water and...
How Coffee Gets Its Bitter Flavor: New Study Maps Taste Receptor TAS2R43
UNC Scientists Reveal Molecular Details That Make Coffee Taste Bitter This discovery could lead to new therapeutic strategies for multiple diseases. Have you ever wondered why freshly brewed coffee smells so delicious, but tastes bitter? New research from the...










