The University of California, Davis today announced an expanded collaboration with the BioInnovation Institute (BII) to accelerate commercialization of discoveries in protein nutrition important to consumers around the world.  Funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, BII is a Denmark-based nonprofit institute committed to helping entrepreneurs commercialize great ideas in life science that can improve human…

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Making sure that children have the right nutrition is important for their academic success and overall well-being throughout the school year. A balanced diet fuels the body, sharpens the mind, and helps children stay focused and energized throughout the day.  To help parents lay the foundation for a productive and healthy school year, Dr. Jennifer…

While granola bars can be a convenient and nutritious snack, those with high sugar content may detract from a healthy diet. Many granola bars marketed as health foods may contain hidden sugars, particularly those dipped in chocolate or containing sugary additives. Consuming foods high in sugar may lead to spikes in blood glucose levels, contributing…

Nutrien’s potash mining operations in Sask. are part of a growing effort by suppliers to meet producers’ nutrient needs ALLAN, Sask. — A lot has changed since Nutrien produced and shipped the first 1,000 tonnes of potash from its Patience Lake mine in 1959. ADVERTISEMENT Read Also U.S. researchers confirm no-till, pulse benefits WINNIPEG —…

Year two of Michigan School Meals shows increases in meal participation and cost savings for families. For a second year, Michigan K-12 public school students continue to receive a free breakfast and lunch at school. The passage of the Michigan State School Aid budget in July 2024 included continued funding for universal school meals, which impacts…

“About how many bags do we usually fill?” I asked my husband as we inspected our yard. “We fill at least 60 bags with leaves every year,” he noted. I did not realize he was keeping track that closely. The two of us fill our vehicle with leaf bags numerous times and empty them into…

Children sit around a dinner table completely covered with aluminum foil. First comes the spaghetti, unceremoniously dumped on the foil. Then, garlic bread is chucked on top, followed by meatballs—one rolls onto the floor—and pasta sauce dribbled onto the pile of pasta, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese. The dad even grates cheese directly into the mom’s…

Hawaii has been revealed to be the healthiest state in the U.S., in a study by fitness company BarBend that ranked all 50 states according to structural and environmental factors. The factors included access to healthcare, air pollution, and food prices—as well as how healthy the residents felt, and good habits related to nutrition and…