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
This Minty Spring Pea Dip is a fun variation on classic hummus you have to try if you love traditional hummus. If you’re looking for a quick, simple, delicious, and light dip to make on the weekends, this is a great one to add to your spring rotation. Peas, like many fruits and vegetables, are … Read more
This easy chocolate banana bread recipe is rich, intensely chocolatey, and unbelievably soft and moist inside. It’s so good, it never lasts long. I don’t know whether to call this chocolate banana bread a quick bread or a dessert, because it fits both perfectly. The cocoa powder adds serious chocolate flavor while ripe bananas bring … Read more
Simple ingredients come together in this dense bean salad for a dish that is both nourishing and delicious. This recipe is even better on day two so it makes it perfect for meal prep lunches! With a background in science and nutrition, I love recipes that deliver both flavor and staying powder. Beans provide plant … Read more
Once regarded as a breakfast staple in the West, peanut butter has made a triumphant comeback in Indian homes as a flexible, high-protein ingredient in addition to a spread. Peanut butter gives a creamy, nutty flavour and a significant nutritional boost whether it’s added to smoothies, smeared on toast, or baked into nutritious sweets. Nutrabay … Read more
Tada Images/Shutterstock Hit the drive-through a few too many times this week? Your secret’s safe with us. The upside to being a regular is that nearly every major fast food chain now has a rewards program ready to throw free food your way. A lot of them … Read more
This homemade version of the Unicorn Frappuccino is made from healthy real food ingredients and most importantly – it tastes delicious! As a nutritionist and food-loving parent who wants to raise healthy yet non-obsessive eaters, I frequently think about my approach to food at home. I like to offer healthy options, encourage my kids to try new foods, and … Read more