Many women who want to add lean mass, lose weight, or get toned are taking a protein powder supplement. These supplements are particularly good right after workouts, as they can boost muscle recovery and help improve muscle strength.  The different nutritional and hormonal needs of women make choosing the right protein powder a bit tricky. … Read more

If you’re looking for something more heavy duty, professional, and long-lasting in the kitchen, the GreenPan Reserve Stainless Steel collection is what you need. Stainless steel cookware is trending, and it’s here to stay. After all, the word on the street is that PFAS-coated nonstick cookware (like Teflon) is out — and for good reason. … Read more

“Does pre-workout cause acne?”  This is a common question among fitness enthusiasts wondering whether their pre-workout supplement is behind their breakouts.  According to some “experts,” the answer is a resounding yes.  In their opinion, pre-workouts contain “toxic” ingredients that disrupt your hormones, upset your skin and gut microbiota, cause oil and sweat buildups, and more, … Read more

The olive-derived phenolic compound hydroxytyrosol (HT) may offer preventative benefits against age related chronic diseases for people with prediabetes, a new study shows. What Is Hydroxytyrosol? The compound has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, the study explains, and has been approved as a novel food in the European Union. However, its potential … Read more

Aug 3, 2025 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links Try this simple Cucumber Salad In A Jar! A quick and healthy way to enjoy a delicious cucumber salad with creamy avocado, smoked salmon, and a touch of tangy capers. Perfect for meal prep or a light lunch! This Cucumber Salad In … Read more

The European Union’s Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) requires companies producing, importing or exporting select commodities to prove their goods did not originate from deforested land or contribute to forest degradation. EUDR compliance changes how food manufacturers’ supply chains operate. Industry professionals should view this regulation as a business opportunity, not a burden. With the right tools, … Read more

The Importance of Effective Data Visualization  When food systems data is poorly visualized, there can be real-world consequences. Decision-makers may miss warning signs, overlook successful interventions worth scaling, or miss unintended trade-offs between policies aimed at different outcomes. Clear, comprehensive data visualization transforms these challenges into opportunities — enabling leaders to better understand their food … Read more

Credit: Unsplash For many, milk is what we drink to have strong, healthy bones. But milk isn’t the only way to get this vital mineral in your diet. A number of vegetables, legumes, and even fruits are rich in calcium, and they also offer a more robust portfolio of minerals and nutrients within. For example, … Read more

Among the COVID-19 test platforms to receive scale up and manufacturing support through RADx Tech are, at left, Luminostics, Inc.’s Clip COVID Rapid Antigen Test that uses glow-in-the-dark nanomaterials to detect SARS-CoV-2 and, at right, Ubiquitome’s Liberty16 battery-operated RT-PCR device. Luminostics, Inc. and Ubiquitome photos. The National Institutes of Health, working in collaboration with the … Read more

Today’s cabbage soup recipe was inspired by the a mystery box delivery from Mariquita Farm in Watsonville, Ca. I show up to a designated pick-up spot, pay $25 and in turn get what feels like twenty pounds of beautiful produce direct from the farm. This time of year I might see the eyes of impossibly … Read more