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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Boston’s October Eats
EJ Johnson rounds up some of the awesome food-related events going on in Boston during the month of October. WithContinue Reading
To Systematize Sustainability: An Experience with Italian Corporate Social Responsibility
A two-week immersive experience with a Corporate Social Responsibility team and sustainable coffee development projects at Lavazza, an Italian coffeeContinue Reading
Tales from the Sugar Bush: Friedman Takes a Trip to the Heart of Vermont’s Maple Kingdom
The maple syrup harvest has been a tradition in New England for centuries, and this March six Friedman students hadContinue 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
