Research

Tips for Reducing Holiday Food Waste
The holiday season is here! What’s not to love about enjoying extra time with family, friends, and good food? We can…
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Belgium’s New Veggie-Centric, Upside-Down Food Pyramid
Have you read the news about Belgium’s new “upside down” food pyramid? If you’re following a plant-based diet or making…
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What are genetically modified fruits and vegetables?
Genetically modified fruits and vegetables, also known as “GMOs” (genetically modified organisms), are created in a laboratory environment using various…
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Highest Risk Vegetables and Fruits for GMOs and Pesticides
If you’re making the commitment to eat a healthy, nutritionally sound diet, making fruits and vegetables a part of every…
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Raw or Cooked: What’s healthier?
It’s a known fact that eating more vegetables can improve your health, reduce the risk of developing heart disease by…
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How to Start a Vegetarian Diet
Have you been considering adopting a vegetarian or plant-based diet? If so, you’re not alone. With each passing year, more…
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Think fresh is best? The Washington Post says “Think again!”
Earlier this month, the Washington Post published an article about the environmental concerns food waste is causing throughout the United…
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4 Reasons to Try Meatless Monday
Are you trying to include “Meatless Monday” in your regular dietary routine? If so, you’re not alone. The Meatless Monday…
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How Many Servings of Fruit and Vegetables Should We Eat Daily?
Everybody knows that eating fruit and vegetables is essential to a healthy diet. Both fresh and frozen fruits and veggies…
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The Nutritional Value of Frozen Vegetables
Two recent research studies conducted in England have provided some valuable support for highlighting the nutritional value of frozen vegetables…
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Are All Organic Foods Non-GMO?
Most savvy shoppers are aware that labeling systems are in place to help you figure out the organic foods from…
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Where to Buy Non-GMO Food
Trying to figure out the best way to avoid food with GMOs (genetically modified organisms) isn’t always an easy task.…
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Frozen Vegetables Nutrition: What You Need To Know
There’s little doubt that frozen vegetables are a handy cooking staple to have in your kitchen year-round, and for those…
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Why You Should Care if Your Food is Sustainably Sourced
Chances are, if you’re like most people around the country, you do your food shopping in a large grocery store…
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What Is Organic Farming?
Organic farming uses methods that preserve the natural environment and avoids most pesticides and antibiotics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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Are frozen vegetables healthy?
“Are frozen vegetables healthy?” is a common question that may come up as families plan meals and make decisions about…
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