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Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies: Understanding the Differences

Two of the “Big 9,” peanut and tree nut allergies sound similar—but they are not the same.

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Study Finds Children Aren’t Eating Enough Fruits or Veggies

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet—but it turns out that kids might not be getting enough of them. Research published recently by the Centers…

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#Want #Need #Delicious

Everyone’s got a crystal ball, right? Since late December, a wide range of food organizations have consulted their respective divination sources to cast predictions about the hottest trends we can…

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Anticipation, Indeed!

The iconic Heinz Ketchup bottle may be getting a modern makeover—not of its design but of its packaging material! The brand is working with Pulpex to produce an environmentally friendly…

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Ingredients for Health: Oranges

Varieties in this branch of the citrus family tend to be considered interchangeable, but there are significant differences. The two most popular are navel oranges and mandarins. The navel orange…

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Start From Scratch

The Chef Ann Foundation has launched a new fellowship program aimed at promoting scratch-prepared meals in K-12 schools. Labor shortages, aging equipment and training shortfalls are common barriers school nutrition…

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Building Inclusive Menus: Start with Religious Dietary Rules

As a school nutrition professional, you regularly accommodate different types of dietary restrictions in the meals you prepare. Most of these are related to medical conditions, but some are lifestyle…

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Scents & Sensibilities

New Mexico may become the first state to have an official aroma. But forget the floral notes of desert flowers or the earthy tones of sagebrush. A bill moving through…

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The Fascination with Fermentation

Pickles. Sourdough. Yogurt. Salami (go ahead and look it up). Sour Cream. These foods are all unique in terms of composition, texture and flavor, but they’re all products of the…

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Tasty Travels Ahead

Thinking about a foodie-centric vacation this year? Users of TripAdvisor have identified the best food destinations in the U.S. and around the world. The Travelers’ Choice 2023 Best of the Best…

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