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
Author: friedmansprout
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.
Cook Together. Dine Together. Live Longer?
A lot of us consider the healthfulness of our food choices, but the way we eat might also impact ourContinue Reading
Is it Time to Separate Food Stamps from the Farm Bill?
Despite its name, the Farm Bill includes important nutrition legislation such as SNAP. In this op-ed, Lindsay Gaesser provides insightfulContinue Reading
Three Things the Government Shutdown Revealed about the U.S. Food System
The 35-day government shutdown represents a failure in the U.S. political system to provide basic services to the American people.Continue Reading
Sizing Up the Menu at Joe’s American Bar and Grill
Sprout Social Media editor EJ Johnson provides a nutrition student’s perspective on the healthfulness of a popular lunch spot onContinue Reading
Thirsty for Nuts? Try Seeds Instead
Nuts and seeds might be grouped together on MyPlate, but they are far from similar in their water use. SproutContinue Reading
An Even Better Banana Bread
Who doesn’t love a good banana bread? Olivia Japlon gives provides her recipe for a banana bread that recreates herContinue Reading
The Meat Fight: We Need a Clear Food Label for “Meat”
This month, Xuemeng Chen explains why we need a clear food label on what is “meat.” On February 9, 2018,Continue Reading
Hello O’Neill’s, My Old Friend
Looking for a great Boston happy hour? Love a good old fashioned Irish pub? Sprout co-editor Sam Jones did theContinue Reading
Is phytate blocking your iron absorption?
Adding more grains, beans, nuts, and seeds to one’s diet is shown to benefit health, but a few culinary tricksContinue Reading
School Lunch Guidelines Just Got a Makeover — But Were They Really Necessary?
This article examines the recent changes the Trump administration made to school lunch guidelines and the reasons why these changesContinue Reading
In the Weeds: A Look at the Most Prevalent Pesticide in America
Some say glyphosate causes cancer while others deny any causal relationship. This in-depth exposé of one of our country’s mostContinue Reading
Food-Filled Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season
Looking for hands-on ways to volunteer your time this Holiday season? This article rounds up some of the food-focused waysContinue Reading
15 Must-Read Food and Nutrition Books
Winter break is a great time to relax, sit by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate, and getContinue Reading
Reluctant Runner: Rediscovering my Pace with CT5K
Finding “balance” in grad school often means that something gets cut—sleep, exercise, a social life. And at Friedman, it canContinue Reading
