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The Social Consequences of the GMO Debate

August 16, 2019August 17, 2019 by SciMoms, posted in Food

"GMOs" have become a stand-in for some very real concerns, but fear, anger, and distrust over "GMOs" distract us from these deeper questions.

Are We Worried About Missing Out On Beneficial Bacteria If We Don’t Buy Organic Apples?

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by Kavin Senapathy, posted in Are We Worried, Food, Health

In this installment of "Are We Worried," we look at news stories reporting that organic apples offer far more diverse gut bacteria than conventionally-grown apples.

A Guide to Washing Produce

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Food, Health, Risk

This post focuses on the importance of washing produce, recommended methods to wash fruits and vegetables, the safety of food wax, and whether cleaning solutions are needed to wash fruits and vegetables.

Is Caffeine Safe For Children?

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Food, Risk

Is caffeine safe for children? Does it stunt growth? How much is safe? Learn more in this post.

Do Food Mantras Always Translate to Healthy Choices?

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 by Guest Post, posted in Food

by Danielle Penick Food shopping can be an overwhelming experience even for me — and I’ve been a registered dietitian for over a decade and have a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition. During undergraduate school I worked at a health food co-op, where I often heard how most of the food industry was trying to … Continue reading Do Food Mantras Always Translate to Healthy Choices?