Food (hi)story: a dietitian and his cancer patient
NICBC student Thanit (Pao) Vinitchagoon shares one of the most heartwarming stories for him when he was working as aContinue Reading
Category: Nutrition
Will soy consumption increase my risk of breast cancer?
This article was part of a group assignment created by Katherine Fisher, Ana Maafs and Thanit (Pao) Vinitchagoon for NUTR0497Continue Reading
Let’s not bug the planet: my experience learning how to eat insects (and why you should try it, too)
I inherited two things from my mother: her sense of humor and her fear of bugs. It is no surpriseContinue Reading
To beef or not to beef? That is the question.
With “fake meat” burgers flooding the market and popular campaigns like ‘Veganuary’ fueling pledges to cut back on meat, consumersContinue Reading
The gut-brain connection – a personal link
First-year student Julia Ryan explores the gut-brain axis through the lens of her personal experience with microbiota dysbiosis and theContinue Reading
Future of Food and Nutrition Conference announces expert panel
The Future of Food and Nutrition Conference, hosted annually at Friedman, will be held on April 4, 2020. Keep readingContinue 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
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
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.
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
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
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
