thoughts of food
Delicious, healthier holiday classics.
“Our dietitian at Nutrisense adapted 10 of the most popular seasonal dishes to create unique healthy, guilt-free and tasty holiday recipes.” | learn more
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thoughts of food
Oat milk is coming for almond milk.
A chart of google search volume since 2015. Did you know there’s a seasonal trend to almond milk? It spikes at New Years and mostly declines throughout the year. | learn more
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The definitive list of good and bad apples.
“Thankfully in the early 2000s, due to the emergence of a class of idle yuppies willing to shell out disproportionate amounts of disposable income at organic grocery stores, it became economically viable to invest in the development of what I […]
thoughts of food
NIH-funded “Food Pyramid” rates Lucky Charms healthier than steak.
“A few weeks ago the White House hosted a conference on hunger, nutrition and health. One of the key organizers of the conference — Dariush Mozaffarian, Dean of the Tufts School of Nutrition — had just finished spending 3 years […]
thoughts of food
How do curated grocers make their product selections?
“Stores like Pop Up Grocer, Foxtrot and Goodgood have set up retail spaces that showcase the best new brands in the food, drink and personal care spaces. Which brands make the cut?” | learn more
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Upcycling and the cacao fruit.
I am amazed how often I have no idea where the ingredients to my food come from. | learn more
thoughts of food
Alaska snow crab season canceled.
“An estimated one billion crabs have mysteriously disappeared in two years, state officials said. It marks a 90% drop in their population.” | learn more
thoughts of food
NYC indoor farming startup Gotham Greens raises $310 million.
This seems like a lot of money, but then again food is a big market. This company runs indoor farms close to major population centers, limiting the cost and time spent on transportation. | learn more
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Seeking the microbial edge in hydroponic tomatoes.
“Phil’s project focuses on the root microbiome of hydroponic tomato plants. He wants to establish what’s there, how it is affected by plant management, and how it in turn contributes to plant health and productivity.” | learn more
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The bacterial microbiome of the tomato fruit correlates with flavor chemistry.
Researchers grew five types of tomatoes in soil and hydroponics to see how much bacteria impacted flavor. A lot, it seems! | learn more