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Eating meals together as a family

Published on April 19, 2022
Family meals help create strong family bonds and healthy habits.
Safe methods for picking and storing grape leaves

Published on April 1, 2022
Late spring is the best season for picking fresh grape leaves right off the vine! Learn about the safest methods for picking and storing them.
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.
FSHN accepting applications for Academic Specialist-Teacher

Published on March 18, 2022
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at Michigan State University invites applications for a full‐time, 12-month, fixed-term Academic Specialist-Teacher with a 100% teaching assignment.
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.
Baobab: A super fruit?

Published on March 11, 2022
Named “monkey bread,” this exotic fruit has nutrient-dense properties for good health.
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.
Plant science at the dinner table: apples

Published on March 2, 2022
Apples are a great choice for an on-the-go snack. Packable and packed with nutrients, Michigan apples are second to none for flavor and crispness.
"We know where they are coming from"

Published on February 23, 2022
MSU Extension's educators and instructors reach refugees and immigrants in a meaningful way.
What’s new with GMOs

Published on February 7, 2022
New bioengineered food standards go into effect.