When you think of chestnuts at this time of the year, your first instinct might be to start singing an enduringly popular holiday tune (“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”).…
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Native Americans are often referred to as the “invisible race,” and the classic story about the First Thanksgiving—pilgrims being welcomed to the “New World” and coming together amicably with Native…
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Do you cringe when you see an adult behaving badly—speaking rudely, cursing a blue streak, being verbally or even physically abusive—in front of young children? You have good reason to…
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When you sprinkle some grated Parmesan atop your pasta, are you unconsciously participating in cheese fraud? In Italy, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium estimates that sales of imposter cheese come close…
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If you find your workout routine upended in the winter months, thanks to less daylight and colder temperatures, you may be considering heading indoors to make use of a gym…
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Never doubt the power of positive routines! Hacks to Habits: A Behavioral Research Study to Bolster Fruit & Vegetable Consumption, a new report from the Produce for Better Health Foundation…
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Food allergy management is a critical responsibility for school nutrition program operators, and everyone has a role to play! This includes careful review of ingredient labels (especially when product substitutions…
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Building Awareness of the histories, traditions, practices, symbols and many touchstones of another culture is an important step in broadening one’s perspective and connecting with others. But there can be…
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The 2022 Datassential Plant-Forward Opportunity report takes the pulse of consumers on their interest in plant-forward foods and menus, as well as agriculture, sustainability and health topics. The report’s findings…
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School nutrition advocates were delighted that the value of school meals was a top agenda item for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, held in Washington, D.C.,…
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