A Southern Staple Born of Violence: A Brief History of Okra
Laura Paige Penkert, an MS/MPH candidate at Tufts Friedman School and Tufts Public Health Program, tracks the history of okraContinue Reading
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The Friedman Sprout is a monthly student run newspaper that aims to serve the student population at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, prospective students, and alumni. Our mission is to report on newsworthy information that affects the Friedman community including nutrition research, food policy, internship and volunteer opportunities, as well as school events. Our editorial slant is that of sustainability in food and nutrition.
Thai Green Curry with Chicken
Do you ever think about making authentic, aromatic, and flavorful Thai green curry at home? NICBC student Thanit (Pao) VinitchagoonContinue Reading
Is the food movement winning? Recap of the NYC Food Tank Summit
Co-Editor Nako Kobayashi won tickets to attend the New York City Food Tank Summit last month. Here’s her recap ofContinue Reading
How one policy could cut food waste by 40%
“Use By,” “Sell By,” Oh, My! Find out what expiration dates really mean, what policies regarding date labeling can tackleContinue Reading
Recipe: Seasonal Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Looking for an easy side dish for your next food-centric soiree or a simple single-serve meal that requires minimal work?Continue Reading
Smart Shopping to Reduce Food Waste
Are you on a budget and want to reduce your environmental footprint? FANPP student Katie Fisher discusses shopping tips toContinue Reading
State of the Union: Maternal and Child Health Status in the US
America is a highly developed nation, but our maternal health care is severely lacking. First year NICBC student, Michelle Severs,Continue Reading
The Truth about Organic Snack Foods
NICBC student EJ Johnson compares organic and conventional snack foods and breaks down the differences (and lack thereof) between theContinue Reading
It’s time to put warning labels on Roundup
AFE student Lindsay Gaesser rounds up the arguments for putting warning labels on Roundup, the notorious herbicide that’s often inContinue Reading
Future of Food and Nutrition Conference Announces Keynote Speaker
The Future of Food and Nutrition Conference, hosted annually at Friedman, will be held on April 4, 2020. Keep readingContinue Reading
Hello, TODAY show: Interning for Joy Bauer
From recipe testing to nutrition research, find out how one of our students spent her summer interning for Joy BauerContinue Reading
It’s Time to Incorporate Sustainability into America’s Dietary Guidelines
In this op-ed, Lindsay Gaesser makes the case for incorporating sustainability into the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. As a graduateContinue Reading
10th Annual Boston Local Food Festival 2019
The 10th Annual Boston Local Food Festival returned on Saturday September 15th featuring over 80 local vendors, chef demos, andContinue Reading
Internship Spotlight: The Hatchery Chicago
Second-year NICBC student Olivia Japlon shares how her interest in the food and beverage industry led to her internship atContinue Reading
Friedman Potluck Club Begins!
There’s a new club in town, and first-year FNPP student is here to tell you all. We hope you cameContinue Reading
