Somerville grocer Neighborhood Produce adapts to COVID-19
The quaint neighborhood grocery store in the Winter Hill neighborhood of Somerville has risen to the challenge of feeding itsContinue Reading
Category: Features
It’s not the cow, it’s the how: a case for sustainable beef production
In this month’s feature article, Lindsay Gaesser, EJ Johnson, and Nako Kobayashi make the case that cattle are not inherently bad for theContinue 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
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
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
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
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
88 Acres: Granola Bars Remastered
If you’ve forgotten how real food tastes or just wish you could find a simple snack that is convenient, healthy,Continue Reading
The Diversity of Farmers Markets
Farmers markets can be diverse places, contrary to common belief. This month, the Sprout’s co-editor reflects on our current foodContinue Reading
News from Friedman: Composting Comes to Campus
On April 9th, four new compost bins appeared next to the usual trash and recycling options in the Jaharis, Sackler,Continue Reading
Food Label Fear Mongering and its “Toxic” Effects
You know it’s hard out here for a processed food. These days, most consumers want to know what’s in theirContinue Reading
I Don’t Know About You, but Friedman’s Feeling 26.2: Tips from Two Jumbos on Preparing for the Boston Marathon
April in Boston means warmer weather, the return of the Red Sox, and of course, the Boston Marathon. The iconicContinue Reading
Nebraska to New York
Molly shares her journey of how she went from a kid watching the Today Show before school to ending upContinue Reading
Write, Speak, Tell Stories: The Sprout Media Panel Recap
It was August 6th, 2017—a month before the start of the semester and Kathleen was showing me the ropes ofContinue Reading
Farmer Profile: Visions for a New Sustainable Vegetable Farm in Putnam, CT
Farmer Yoko Takemura hopes to incorporate aspects of her Japanese heritage as well as her academic background in environmental sustainabilityContinue Reading
