At the beginning of the year, IFIC Foundation staff blogged about some of their resolutions for 2011. As the year comes to an end, we look back at how well (or poorly) we did.
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By: Eric Mittenthal Date: 12/27/11
Last week, my colleagues and I had an opportunity to visit the “What’s Cooking Uncle Sam” exhibit at the National Archives in Washington, DC. “What’s Cooking Uncle Sam” looks at the government’s role in what Americans eat over the years. It’s a fascinating look at the history of our food in the U.S. and I was struck by the evolution of our food system, the differences in our food today, and the many similarities as well.
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By: Christine Bruhn, PhD Date: 12/23/11
Too many people get the 24 hour flu during the holidays. Was it really the extra hugs and kisses, or did an unexpected intruder barge into the holiday meal? The holidays are a time when family and friends come together to visit and enjoy a delicious meal. Keep in mind that bacteria would love to grow on you delicious holiday foods. Foil them! Follow the basic food safety guidelines of clean, chill, cook and separate to keep you and your loved ones healthy!
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By: Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RD Date: 12/22/11
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s Resolutions, but most people fail to turn those resolutions into results. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released USDA’s SuperTracker, a free online tool designed to help Americans make healthful food and physical activity choices - just in time to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.
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By: Kimberly Reed, Executive Director, International Food Information Council Foundation Date: 12/20/11
I love food . . . and, growing up in West Virginia, I especially love Southern food! This past weekend, I had an amazing opportunity to enjoy Southern cuisine at Bon Appétit magazine’s Best New Restaurant in America: Husk Restaurant, which is located in a beautiful historic house in Charleston, South Carolina.
Husk made me feel right at home when I noticed an appetizer of grilled crostinis with pimento cheese, country ham, and pickled West Virginia ramps on the menu. Noting some of my previous blog posts on “Understanding Our Food” and various Farm to Fork resources, there could not be a more perfect example of food processing using southern ingredients – including ramps – for this West Virginia girl! Needless to say, I had a most delicious meal.
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By: Dr. Christine Bruhn, University of California, Davis Date: 12/16/11
Note: Dr. Christine Bruhn is the Director of the Center for Consumer Research and Consumer Food Marketing Specialist in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of California, Davis. She has authored over one hundred forty professional papers on consumer attitudes toward food.
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By: Sarah Romotsky, RD Date: 12/14/11
We’ve all seen the tragic pictures of starving children in Africa or heard stories about hungry people around the world, but what about in America? Although it’s not a picture or story we are exposed to often in the media, hunger in America is more real than many of us realize.
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By: Eric Mittenthal Date: 12/12/11
A couple of recent stories in the media brought a great deal of attention to food “addiction.” Is it possible that a cupcake could be as addicting as cocaine or other substances of abuse? While the stories implied that, the science does not support that conclusion.
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By: Ashley Chrisinger Date: 12/9/11
On July 13th, 2011, I became a mother. That date also marks the day that I moved into the population of people who don’t have time to “work out.” I’ve never had to think about exercise from this mindset. In the past I enjoyed long runs, long bike rides, and racquetball tournaments at the gym with my husband. With baby in the picture, however, the money I would have otherwise spent on a gym membership goes instead towards the exorbitant cost of daycare. On top of that, my child’s daycare isn’t open long enough for me to fit in baby-free exercise before or after work.
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By: Emily Izer, University of Maryland Dietetic Intern Date: 12/7/11
As a dietetic intern, I recently had the opportunity to participate in a webcast hosted by IFIC entitled “Getting to the Bottom of the Omega-6:Omega-3 Confusion.” The lecture was given by Dr. William Harris, a foremost fatty acid expert, to over 700 participants all wanting the scoop on the latest recommendations for omega-6 and omega-3. I was also looking to update my knowledge on this complex topic, and by the end of the presentation I was pleasantly surprised at the simplicity of Dr. Harris’ recommendations
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By: Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RD and Meghan Ames, Dietetic Intern, Johns Hopkins University Date: 12/5/11
With over two thirds of Americans struggling with being overweight or obese, it seems an appropriate time to not only talk about but take action to increase our physical activity levels. As health professionals who have counseled many different types of weight-loss clients, we have gained some insight into what works and what doesn’t. In reflecting on the fitness industry’s role in health, here are some thoughts for consideration…
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By: Tony Flood Date: 12/2/11
Arsenic is naturally occurring and is found throughout our environment. It’s in the ground, the soil, the water and in the air we breathe. Since arsenic can be found naturally in our environment, we shouldn’t’ be surprised to learn that arsenic can be found in our food supply in very small amounts. As with many naturally occurring compounds, they are normally part of the soil and water in which we grow and harvest our food.
So, why the big fuss about over arsenic?
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