Healthy Central Sierra

Food Waste is a significant Public Health and social problem. According to data from ReFED insights engine, 14.6 million tons of food was wasted in California alone. Over half (56.7%) of that food is produce- which is both expensive and nutritious. Coming at a time when food prices continue to rise and many…

After releasing the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for development of the next iteration of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the USDA opened a public comment period to collect feedback, which ended on Feb 10th.

During the heat of summer, blackberries ripen on vines throughout California. While blackberries grow well in many regions of the state, the types that grow in wilderness areas tend to be smaller and contain more seeds than the large, sweet berries grown in gardens and on farms.

Green beans are a green vegetable that also sometimes come in other colors, like purple, yellow, or even stripes.

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and also marks the beginning of the summer season.