Author: Stephanie Ludlum

Diet May Be As Important To Mental Health As It Is To Physical Health

Huffington Post, 2/24/15 Recent research is bubbling to examine how dietary choices both cause and treat symptoms of depression. Studies are examining dietary patterns such as the Western Diet and individual nutrients such as Omega 3’s to determine diets role in treatment.  So much so the 2015 DGAC report included a recommendation to investigate this […]

NAS picks PMA science chief for GMO study committee

The Packer, 2/24 The National Academy of Sciences’ National Research Council has named Bob Whitaker, PMA’s chief science and technology officer, to a committee charged with determining what’s next for genetically engineered crops. The 20-member committee will hold a public meeting in Washington, D.C., on March 5 to discuss the safety of genetically modified organisms […]

9 Surprising Sources Of Fiber

MindBodyGreen 2/25/15 The daily recommended amounts of fiber are 38 grams for men and 25 grams for women, but less than 10% of Americans are meeting these requirements. This is especially worrisome as inadequate fiber intake has been linked to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.

How Should We Eat?

NY Times, 2/25/15 As you know Bittman has established his own platform of advice, quite similar to Pollan and Nestle, biting to both government and industry; however, he does make several points that will raise eyebrows for many.

DFA joins USFRA and national conversations about food production

The Food Digest, 2/25 The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, a consumer-focused group that aims to lead conversations about how food is grown and raised, recently added nine new affiliates, including IDFA. USFRA’s goal is to enhance consumer confidence and trust in food production through programs like The Food Dialogues, which IDFA and USFRA hosted […]

Your Wilpower Is No Match For Pizza, According To Science

Huffington Post, 2/23/15 It’s easy to claim we’re “addicted” to foods like the donuts from down the street or our beloved Thai takeout. But while the concept of food addiction is controversial among researchers, there is growing evidence that highly-processed, fatty, sugary foods like pizza, chocolate, chips and cookies as uniquely problematic foods in people’s lives.

Freight Farms: How Boston gets local greens even when buried in snow

NPR The Salt, 2/23/15 “Freight Farms” are shipping containers modified to grow stacks of hydroponic plants and vegetables to allow for year-round healthy eating. The shipping containers are insulated, and all the systems – from pumps to irrigation to LED growing lights – can be digitally controlled. The Freight Farms are also Wi-Fi hot spots, […]

Beyond Bone Broth: 9 Ways Hollywood Will Halt Aging in 2015

Beyond Bone Broth: 9 Ways Hollywood Will Halt Aging in 2015 Hollywood Reporter, 2/16/15 In his best-seller Grain Brain, neurologist David Perlmutter says a diet filled with wheat inflames your gut, which in turn possibly causes early Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Tidbits: Cheerios + Ancient Grains, Post’s Great Grains

Chicago Tribune, 2/16/15 (Pickup from Minneapolis Star-Tribune) A report on the latest of Cheerios – Cheerios + Ancient Grains, which is a medley of Cheerios; clusters containing oats, quinoa and crisp rice; spelt; Kamut (a brand name for the ancient grain called Khorosan wheat or Oriental wheat), and the usual list of miscellaneous cereal ingredients.