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Lentils: A nutrient-dense food to enjoy often

Published on March 28, 2022
Lentils are a nutrient-dense plant food that meet the USDA MyPlate nutritional profile to be both a vegetable and a protein. They are economical and shelf-stable, making them a must-have for every pantry.
Plant science at the dinner table: peaches

Published on March 17, 2022
Peaches can be eaten fresh or used for making peach cobbler, jam pie or peach ice cream.
Lead concerns for gardeners: Mitigating risk

Published on March 17, 2022
Gardeners concerned with lead contamination in their soil can minimize the risk of exposure.
$4M grant awarded for research on Nigerian and Tanzanian food systems

Published on March 15, 2022
Saweda Liverpool-Tasie wins $4M grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to continue agrifood value chain research in Nigeria and Tanzania.
Humans cannot get avian influenza from properly cooked poultry and eggs

Published on March 11, 2022
Safe handling and cooking practices can eliminate the risk of avian influenza.
Avian influenza — are humans at risk?

Published on March 11, 2022
Avian influenza is not a food safety risk when poultry and eggs are handled and cooked properly.
Baobab: A super fruit?

Published on March 11, 2022
Named “monkey bread,” this exotic fruit has nutrient-dense properties for good health.
Eggs and poultry are safe to eat, despite news of avian influenza

Published on March 4, 2022
Proper handling and cooking ensures food safety.
CSUS faculty pursues her passion working with international communities on nutrition issues

Published on March 3, 2022
CSUS faculty Dr. Kimberly Chung shares about how she transitioned from food science to participatory research to address international agricultural and nutrition issues.
Protect your small or backyard flock from diseases such as highly contagious avian influenza

Published on February 25, 2022
Learn biosecurity basics to keep your birds healthy.