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Dietitians Recommend Reducing Sugary Drinks to Improve Health and Lower Cancer Risk

Dietitians Recommend Reducing Sugary Drinks to Improve Health and Lower Cancer Risk

Dietitians Recommend Reducing Sugary Drinks to Improve Health and Lower Cancer Risk
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Study Suggests Pulses as Key to Sustainable and Healthy Diets

Study Suggests Pulses as Key to Sustainable and Healthy Diets

Study Suggests Pulses as Key to Sustainable and Healthy Diets
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Experts Advise on Proper Freezing Techniques for Green Beans to Preserve Quality

Experts Advise on Proper Freezing Techniques for Green Beans to Preserve Quality

Experts Advise on Proper Freezing Techniques for Green Beans to Preserve Quality
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FDA and USDA Submit 'Ultra-Processed Foods' Definition for Final Review, Sparking Industry Debate

FDA and USDA Submit 'Ultra-Processed Foods' Definition for Final Review, Sparking Industry Debate

On August 10, 2026, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have submitted a proposed definition for 'ultra-processed foods' (UPFs) to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final review. This move follows a joint Request for Information (RFI) issued by the agencies in July 2025, which sought input on a statutory definition for UPFs. The RFI closed in October 2025, receiving mixed feedback from stakeholders. Critics argue that focusing on processing steps rather than nutritional content could unfairly penalize certain foods and stigmatize food processing. However, some believe that defining UPFs is crucial for consumer protection against health risks associated with these foods.
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Mushrooms Highlighted for Their Environmental and Nutritional Benefits

Mushrooms Highlighted for Their Environmental and Nutritional Benefits

Mushrooms Highlighted for Their Environmental and Nutritional Benefits
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Drought Conditions Lead to Significant Drop in Mosquito Populations Across U.S.

Drought Conditions Lead to Significant Drop in Mosquito Populations Across U.S.

Parts of the United States, particularly in the Western and Midwest regions, are experiencing a significant decrease in mosquito populations due to historic drought conditions exacerbated by climate change. States like Minnesota, North Dakota, and Colorado have reported mosquito levels dropping by 50% to 70%. Despite the reduction in mosquito numbers, the risk of West Nile virus remains high, with case numbers reaching a 22-year high in the U.S. The drought has concentrated mosquito breeding around smaller water bodies, increasing the potential for virus transmission.
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Probiotic Foods: Evaluating Their Health Benefits and Limitations

Probiotic Foods: Evaluating Their Health Benefits and Limitations

Probiotic Foods: Evaluating Their Health Benefits and Limitations
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USDA Highlights Nutritional Value of Watermelon Rind, Encouraging Less Waste

USDA Highlights Nutritional Value of Watermelon Rind, Encouraging Less Waste

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a new nutritional profile for raw seedless watermelon rind, revealing its potential health benefits. According to the USDA's FoodData Central database, 100 grams of raw seedless watermelon rind contains 19 calories, is composed of 95% water, and includes 1.5 grams of dietary fiber, 272 milligrams of potassium, and 7.1 milligrams of vitamin C, among other nutrients. This data, based on eight analyzed samples, aims to provide a better understanding of the nutritional content of watermelon rind, which is often discarded. The USDA's entry is specific to the rind of seedless watermelon, not the red flesh, and highlights that the rind is edible, though the tough outer skin may be unpleasant to eat raw.
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Pulses in Diets: Potential Health Benefits and Sustainability

Pulses in Diets: Potential Health Benefits and Sustainability

Pulses in Diets: Potential Health Benefits and Sustainability
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Secretary Rollins Declares National Farmers Market Week to Support Local Agriculture

Secretary Rollins Declares National Farmers Market Week to Support Local Agriculture

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has proclaimed August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week, urging Americans to support local farmers and ranchers by visiting farmers markets. This annual event highlights the role of farmers markets in strengthening rural communities and providing new market opportunities for producers. Secretary Rollins emphasized the importance of supporting American agriculture, noting that every purchase at a farmers market is an investment in the nation's future. The proclamation is part of a broader effort to advance President Trump's Make America Healthy Again agenda by making American-grown food more accessible.
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Study Finds Cutting Sweet Foods Does Not Curb Cravings or Improve Health

Study Finds Cutting Sweet Foods Does Not Curb Cravings or Improve Health

Study Finds Cutting Sweet Foods Does Not Curb Cravings or Improve Health
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Laura McIntosh Shares Summer Melon Salad Recipe on CBS News

Laura McIntosh Shares Summer Melon Salad Recipe on CBS News

Laura McIntosh Shares Summer Melon Salad Recipe on CBS News