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Pink Pineapple: Everything You Need to Know
This post was originally published Jan. 24, 2017. Pink pineapples have been in the news lately. You can see photos here and...
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Does Milk Cause Acne?
We received a question from a reader asking if there was research that showed if drinking milk could contribute to acne....
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What’s Good About Gluten
Thinking about going gluten-free? New research suggests there are very good reasons to keep foods that are made with wheat...
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On the Farm:
Chlorpyrifos: What We Know Today
An item has popped up in the news and we’ve received a few questions about it. The topic is chlorpyrifos – a pesticide...
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05/26/2017
Food:
Pink Pineapple: Everything You Need to Know
This post was originally published Jan. 24, 2017. Pink pineapples have been in the news lately. You can see photos here and...
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05/24/2017
Health:
Does Milk Cause Acne?
We received a question from a reader asking if there was research that showed if drinking milk could contribute to acne....
Health
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05/16/2017
Food:
What’s Good About Gluten
Thinking about going gluten-free? New research suggests there are very good reasons to keep foods that are made with wheat...
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05/09/2017
On the Farm:
Chlorpyrifos: What We Know Today
An item has popped up in the news and we’ve received a few questions about it. The topic is chlorpyrifos – a pesticide...
On the Farm
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04/26/2017
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Food Facts: Broccoli’s Wild Roots
You won’t find broccoli growing in the wild. That’s because this vegetable was developed through centuries of careful...
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04/19/2017
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Five Things to Know About the New Food Date Labels
Confused by expiration or “best before” dates on food? More than 10 different date labels are currently used on food...
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04/11/2017
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Is it Possible to Take the Heat out of the Habanero?
Chili pepper lovers who naturally associate “habanero” with intense heat might want to change their thinking. There’s...
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04/06/2017
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Tonic Water Contains Quinine
Quinine, an old-time cure for malaria, is available today in tonic water. We received a question from a reader asking about...
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03/29/2017
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Food Facts: What is Kernza?
Kernza is a new type of grain that grows differently than traditional wheat, which could lead to environmental benefits....
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03/21/2017
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Canned, Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Offer Advantages
What we know: Fruits and vegetables are one of the healthiest aspects of any diet pattern. What we also know: Most of us...
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03/14/2017
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New Potatoes Solve Historic Problem
The disease that caused the devastating Irish Potato Famine may be history due to advances in plant breeding. Three new varieties...
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03/10/2017
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Should I Be Worried About the Dirty Dozen?
On one hand, yes. Getting enough fruits and vegetables in our diet is one of the biggest concerns for Americans and Canadians....
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