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

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