Cooking, Prevention
Veggie burgers originated in England in 1982 as a plant-based ‘hamburger’ option for people who preferred a vegetarian eating style. That first product was sold as a dry mix; simply add water, form it into a patty, and cook. Gardenburger released the first commercial veggie burger in 1992 and in 1993 Boca Burger produced their ... New Plant-Based Burger Choices
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New Plant-Based Burger Choices
Veggie burgers originated in England in 1982 as a plant-based ‘hamburger’ option for people who preferred a vegetarian eating style. That first product was sold as a dry mix; simply add water, form it into a patty, and cook. Gardenburger released the first commercial veggie burger in 1992 and in 1993 Boca Burger produced their ... New Plant-Based Burger Choices
Cooking, Food and Health
Which foods contain more nutrients – raw or cooked? The answer isn’t as clear as you might expect. There are many different food preparation methods, with some involving heat to bake, steam, roast, or fry; we eat other foods raw, and some foods dried or sprouted. Each food preparation...
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Raw Food vs. Cooked Food: A Nutrient Analysis
Which foods contain more nutrients – raw or cooked? The answer isn’t as clear as you might expect. There are many different food preparation methods, with some involving heat to bake, steam, roast, or fry; we eat other foods raw, and some foods dried or sprouted. Each food preparation...
Nutrition Month
The purpose of nutrition month is to help the public become aware of the importance of good nutrition and a healthful eating plan.
Prizes and Incentives for Nutrition Classes, Wellness Fairs, Employee Wellness Programs
Health fair prizes or incentives can move games, presentations, and activities from good to great!
Cooking
It’s almost impossible to wrap our minds around the amount of food wasted around the world. The United Nations estimates that one-third of all food produced is wasted, which means over 1 billion tons of food is wasted each year. To better understand public perceptions and behaviors around food waste, the IFIC Foundation commissioned a ... Sustainable Foods: Good for Us, Our Wallets, and the Planet
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Sustainable Foods: Good for Us, Our Wallets, and the Planet
It’s almost impossible to wrap our minds around the amount of food wasted around the world. The United Nations estimates that one-third of all food produced is wasted, which means over 1 billion tons of food is wasted each year. To better understand public perceptions and behaviors around food waste, the IFIC Foundation commissioned a ... Sustainable Foods: Good for Us, Our Wallets, and the Planet
Kids, MyPlate
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or time-consuming and can lead to a longer and healthier life.
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Start Simple: A New Choose MyPlate Tool
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or time-consuming and can lead to a longer and healthier life.
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Genetics and Taste
You probably learned about the five different flavors we sense in foods: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami (a savory, meaty flavor) in school. It’s believed that the ability to sense each of these flavors evolved to improve our survival as a species. The sweet taste of fruit is...
Cooking, Food and Health
Quick question: mushrooms are vegetables, right? We find mushrooms in the produce section of the grocery store and the USDA includes mushrooms in the list of vegetable choices, but technically, mushrooms are fungi. Yet who wants to eat a fungus? Well, it turns out that mushrooms are great for...
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Mushrooms: Packed with Nutrients
Quick question: mushrooms are vegetables, right? We find mushrooms in the produce section of the grocery store and the USDA includes mushrooms in the list of vegetable choices, but technically, mushrooms are fungi. Yet who wants to eat a fungus? Well, it turns out that mushrooms are great for...