Nutrition & Health

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI paper on association between food acquisition, diet, and body weight during COVID-19 nominated for Nutrients Best Paper Award

March 21, 2025
By Reka Vasicsek, Summer J Cortez, Gail M Woodward-Lopez
A new Nutrition Policy Institute research brief summarizes findings from a 2023 study—currently a candidate for Nutrients' Best Paper of 2023—titled “Associations between Changes in Food Acquisition Behaviors, Dietary Intake, and Body Weight during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Low-Income Parents in California…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New NPI research brief highlights importance of store participation in SNAP and WIC for healthy food retail environment

March 20, 2025
By Reka Vasicsek, Summer J Cortez, Richard Pulvera, Wendi Gosliner
A new research brief from the Nutrition Policy Institute highlights the role of federal and state programs in promoting healthy and equitable food retail environments. The study, “Availability and Quality of Healthy Foods Vary by Store Participation in SNAP and WIC in Low-Income California Neighborhoods,”…
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commercial vinegar bottle says 5% acidity
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: About That Vinegar—Read The Label! (EDC MFP)

March 20, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Preserve It! Beware (and be aware) of vinegar with low acidity on store shelves  by UCCE Master Food Preserver Laurie Lewis  There’s a concern that, in the past few years, we have been seeing white vinegar with 4-percent acidity on store shelves. All our tested, safe recipes for home food…
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artichoke
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Artichoke

Artichoke, Cynara scolymus, is a perennial, cool-season edible flower. Grows three to four feet tall and wide. Thrives in Marin's coastal climate, where it can produce two crops of tender flower buds a year for five plus years.
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asparagus
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis is a perennial vegetable with edible green stalks. Plants can live for 15+ years. Native to the coastal regions of Europe and Asia.
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pole beans
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Beans

Beans, Phaseolus vulgaris, are warm season legumes native to Central or South America. Grown since ancient times. Eat fresh in pod or shell and dry. Pole beans grow six to 10 feet. Bush beans grow two feet tall and wide. Good source of fiber and vegetable protein. Enriches soil with nitrogen.
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Herb Grow Sheets

What Edible Gardens Need | Best Choices for Marin | Preparing | Planting & Spacing | Edibles in Containers | Planting Calendar | Grow & Care Sheets | Tips & Techniques |  Maintenance | Top 20 Problems in Edible Gardens | Fruit Trees | Cover Crops & Soil Enhancements | Conserving Water…
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Fruits & Nuts Grow Sheets

What Edible Gardens Need | Best Choices for Marin | Preparing | Planting & Spacing | Edibles in Containers | Planting Calendar | Grow & Care Sheets | Tips & Techniques |  Maintenance | Top 20 Problems in Edible Gardens | Fruit Trees | Cover Crops & Soil Enhancements | Conserving Water…
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Video

Getting Started with Citrus

Recorded zoom class with slides on how to get started and troubleshoot your citrus garden with master gardener, Loretta Heath. Special attention to selecting citrus trees. 
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Beetroot photo Brianna Walther
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Beets

Beets, Beta vulgaris, are a herbaceous biennial that is usually grown as an annual during the cooler months of the year. It is grown as a root vegetable, but the leaves can also be eaten.
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