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Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021
Foodborne diseases could actually be good for our health
A simple stomach bug could do a lot of damage. There are 100 million neurons scattered along the gastrointestinal tract.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2021
Researchers discover potential method to convert food waste into batteries
What do apple cores, spent grain, and walnut shells have in common? They could one day be used to power a data center.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 19, 2021
Eating Mushrooms May Lower Risks of Anxiety and Depression
Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death...
Joshua Shavit
Sep 29, 2021
Scientists synthesize 'food quality' starch from CO2 in global first
Chinese scientists recently reported a de novo route for artificial starch synthesis from carbon dioxide (CO2) for the first time.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2021
Consuming fruit and vegetables and exercising can make you happier
New research has found that fruit and vegetable consumption and exercise can increase levels of happiness
Joseph Shavit
Sep 19, 2021
Testing 3D printers and lasers to make and cook your next meal
Imagine having your own digital personal chef; ready to cook up whatever you want; able to tailor the shape, texture and flavor just for you
Joseph Shavit
Sep 19, 2021
A newly discovered bacteria offers new ways to protect disease-threatened food crops
A newly discovered parasitic bacteria to slow down plant aging, may offer new ways to protect disease-threatened food crops.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 7, 2021
Nitrogen-efficient wheat can provide more food with fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Widespread use of the new technology could increase nitrogen content and lower global use of fertilizers for wheat crops.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 7, 2021
New food freezing concept improves quality, increases safety and cuts energy use
Shifting to a new food freezing method could make for safer and better quality frozen foods while saving energy and reducing carbon emission
Joshua Shavit
Aug 30, 2021
Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions
A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
Are all saturated fats equally bad for the heart?
A study in more than 100,000 individuals has found a potential link between eating saturated fat from meat and developing heart disease
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions
A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2021
Three glasses of red wine a week can help to lower your blood pressure, study finds
A higher intake of flavonoid-rich foods (present in red wine) is associated with a clinically relevant reduction in blood pressure.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021
Small changes in diet shown to help you live healthier and longer
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2021
A tech startup is making convincing cow-free milk by genetically engineering yeast
A food startup is looking to spill a lot of milk in grocery stores across America by offering shoppers a replica of the real thing.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 3, 2021
Study shows food choices at an 'all-you-can-eat' buffet tied to likelihood for weight gain
A new study from the University of Kansas in the journal Appetite examines people’s choices when confronted with an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 1, 2021
Solar-powered microbes to feed the world?
International research team shows that protein from microbes uses a fraction of the resources of conventional farming
Joshua Shavit
Aug 1, 2021
Millet based diet can lower risk of type 2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels
New study shows that eating millets can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and helps manage blood glucose levels in diabetics
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2021
Kelp Burgers are a game-changing food, good for you and the ocean
“Harvesting kelp from clean waters as a regenerative carbon-reducing, plant-based superfood is a game-changer.”
Joseph Shavit
Jul 21, 2021
Converting carbon dioxide into food thanks to a new NASA-inspired technology
Can you make food from thin air? NASA asked the same question and the challenge of feeding a year-long space mission led to a discovery
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