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Protein is a vital part of the human diet. Without it, the human body cannot complete many functions or build what makes you, you like hair, skin, bones, and muscles. Protein is abundant in animal products, and there are also alternatives…
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Meet moringa, one of the most nutritious plants on the planet Moringa is a fast-growing, leafy tree that grows best in hot, arid climates. Moringa has been recognized as a powerful tool to improve nutrition around the world. You may have…
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Nowadays, when a person thinks of processed food they think of products that barely resemble food at all, products that have been changed through a large scale manufacturing process to be less healthy and full of dreaded additives. The fact…
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A recent study has indicated that on average, Americans only consume about one serving of fruits and vegetables per day. That’s only 1/3 of the amount recommended consumption of fruits and vegetables by the USDA. While it seems that the…
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On June 16, 2015 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) or trans fats must be removed from all food products in the United States in three years. By removing trans fats, the FDA hopes…
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Ice cream: one of the great joys of summer. It’s cool, creamy, and comes in every flavor combination imaginable. The problem is, it’s not always the healthiest snack, it can be expensive, and it’s not like you can just whip…
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Well, here we are—summer! It’s time again for beautiful warm weather, nice evening walks, sunny days at the beach, and of course food! Summer, like any other season, has food that goes along with it: ice cream, popsicles, hot dogs…
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Food additives. They’re probably one of the most disliked, albeit most misunderstood aspects of our modern food products. As a food scientist, I get many comments from people who fear what food additives are and what their purpose is in…
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You’ve heard it your entire life: eat your vegetables! Finish your broccoli! When we were young, eating vegetables, especially the green ones, was the bane of our existence. The question of “why are greens good for us?” should be an…
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The color of food is extremely important. Food color gives us a variety of useful information before we taste or smell a food. We even learn to associate different colors with different food attributes: • Red is associated with a sweet…
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