Nutrition & Health

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Nearly 70% of private label avocado oil rancid or mixed with other oils

May 24, 2023
By Michael Hsu
Avocado oil has become a popular choice for many people in recent years because of its heart-healthy benefits and versatility in cooking. However, not all avocado oil products on store shelves are created equal. Some products are labeled as pure avocado oil when they contain other oils or additives.
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Pies de grabado Stacey Amparano ayuda a sus jóvenes voluntarios a desgranar una mazorca.
Comunidades Saludables: Article

Farm Smart inculca aprecio por la agricultura en el valle Imperial

May 22, 2023
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
El programa REC ha llegado a ms de 168 mil personas gracias al amplio apoyo comunitario Las expresiones de oohs y aahs se escuchan por todo el saln de clases cuando Stacey Amparano directora del programa Farm Smart, en el Centro de Investigacin y Extensin del Desierto de Holtville, arranca una mazor...
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

California parents value School Meals for All and offer suggestions to strengthen school meal programs

May 17, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner, Lorrene D Ritchie
According to a study conducted by the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, parents of K-12 students in California overwhelmingly value the benefits of school meals, such as saving families money and time, reducing family stress, and improving...
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