Online Exclusively: “What’s With Wheat?” by Cindy O’Meara

What's with Wheat?

The documentary “What’s With Wheat?” by Cyndi O’Meara was released at the end of June, allowing free screenings for a limited time before being released for purchase. O’Meara is a nutritionist looking to investigate the growing epidemic of wheat intolerance and why it is being linked to so many health problems now since the population […]

Netflix: Michael Pollan’s ‘Cooked’ episode: “Air”

Cooked by Michale Pollan

On February 19, 2016, Netflix debuted a documentary series titled “Cooked,” which is based on  journalist Michael Pollan’s 2013 book, Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation. The four-part series explores the various methods of cooking and their impact on humans and culture throughout history. Each episode focuses on a natural element (fire, water, air or earth), […]

Grains are good for you

People who eat certain grains can consume more fiber, calcium, magnesium and vitamin D than people who eat almost no grains.  

New Research Highlights Positive Health and Weight Benefits Associated with Eating Grain Foods

Findings from Nutritional Strategies and Grain Foods Foundation published in Food and Nutrition Sciences July 25, 2016 — Washington, D.C. — Say goodbye to your low-carb diet! A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Food and Nutrition Sciences showcases compelling research findings that reveal the positive health and weight benefits associated with grain foods consumption. […]

Food groups associated with a reduced risk of 15-year all-cause death

This long-term observational cohort study aimed to investigate the potential impact of dietary patterns on death. The study population, comprised of 960 men, found that consumption of certain food groups, including bread, was independently predictive of lower risk of death.

Genetically Engineered Crops: Experiences and Prospects

An extensive study by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found no substantiated evidence of a difference in risks to human health between current commercially available genetically engineered (GE) crops and conventionally bred crops, nor did it find conclusive cause-and-effect evidence of environmental problems from the GE crops.