Are raw or cooked onions healthier?

Onions are a quintessential part of almost any recipe. Their big flavor is the starting point for dishes like soups, casseroles or sauces. But beyond the flavor profile, onions also have impressive nutrition facts. They are high in vitamin C, a good source of dietary fiber and folic acid, and they contain calcium, iron and … Read more

Rubio, Booker Introduce Snap Nutrition Security Act

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is designed to help low-income Americans afford food and remedy nutrient deficiencies. However, there is a significant lack of data regarding SNAP’s impact on improving diet quality and poor nutrition. This makes it difficult for lawmakers to evaluate the program and understand whether taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. … Read more

Launch event for WHO healthy diet guidelines and FAO-WHO concept of healthy diets

Underpinning the updated FAO-WHO definition of healthy diets are the WHO healthy diet guidelines which provide evidence-informed recommendations on diet, including on the consumption of micro- and macronutrients as well as other elements of contemporary diets such as non-sugar sweeteners and low sodium salt substitutes. The latest addition to the suite of WHO healthy diet … Read more

A healthy diet for horses around the globe

KASSON, Minn. (KTTC) – What started in her kitchen, is now a full-blown business with the goal of reaching $1 million in sales this year. Mary Hartman has a love for animals, and when she saw her horses needed a better diet, she did some research and got into the kitchen. Now she is helping … Read more

Study looks to dietary changes to improve cognition in people with Alzheimer’s and dementia

Scientists at the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center have launched a study looking at the effects of two dietary interventions — a ketogenic diet and a heart-healthy diet — on the brains of people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment. “In this study, we’re hoping to improve cognition,” said … Read more

1890 Extension Efforts Supporting Nutrition, Health and Wellness of Individuals, Families and Communities

The 1890 Land-grant Universities shape a brighter future for their communities through their Cooperative Extension programs that are providing families with the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. Supported by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Extension programs at 1890 Land-grant Universities are changing lives. Learn more about their impact and their … Read more