What’s an “ABAWD” and Why Should I Care?
This month, MS/MPH candidate Grace Flaherty takes a policy deep-dive into the winners, losers, and research behind the USDA’s proposedContinue 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.
What’s Missing from the Green New Deal?
This month, Sprout co-editor Nako Kobayashi takes on the Green New Deal and considers what can be done to makeContinue Reading
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted in a Grocery Store
Russo’s grocery store is the answer to all our jaded prayers. With a variety of fresh, local produce at affordableContinue Reading
The Challenge of Going Mainstream: Why Specialty Grains are Still “Special”
Ancient and heirloom grains are cropping up everywhere these days, but they are up against giants like conventional wheat. WillContinue Reading
Got Milk? Not Unless we do Something About It
With dairy farms going out of business as milk prices tank, AFE student Hannah Tremblay argues for a sustainable dairyContinue Reading
Baking and Adapting with Friends
From low-FODMAP diets to vegan and oil-free, recipe testing is always more fun with friends around. The next time youContinue Reading
Can “Certified Transitional” Incentivize Organic Farming?
Did you know a farm has to be organic for three years before it can be Certified Organic? First-year AFEContinue Reading
National PB&J Day: Celebrating the History of a National Treasure
April 2nd is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, so in celebration, Sprout social media editor, EJ Johnson covers aContinue Reading
To the Overfisher Go the Spoils: A Review of Mark Kurlansky’s Cod
After reading this book, you’ll never look at cod the same way again. Friedman Sprout co-editor Sam Jones reviews MarkContinue Reading
Could Vitamin D Prevent Type 1 Diabetes?
New research suggests increasing Vitamin D intake may help prevent type 1 diabetes. First-year NICBC student Leslie Johnson breaks downContinue Reading
From the Couch to the Bench: How This Tiny Asian Girl Came to Love Weightlifting
Looking to shake up your workout routine, but are too intimidated by free weights? Sprout co-editor Nako Kobayashi explains howContinue Reading
What is the Planetary Health Diet?
“Food is the single strongest lever to optimize human health and environmental sustainability on Earth.” – EAT-Lancet Report, Food inContinue Reading
Something for Everyone: A Review of Beacon Hill’s Toscano
First-year NICBC student Olivia Japlon revisits Beacon Hill Italian restaurant Toscano to see if it’s still as good as sheContinue Reading
Let Them Drink Milk
The school cafeteria is no stranger to food fights, and the most recent battle over the lunchroom menu revolves aroundContinue Reading
Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil and the Challenges of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
Eliot Martin (FPAN-MS ‘19) reflects on his participation in the UN climate negotiations which took place in Katowice, Poland thisContinue Reading
