Can Cauliflower Be ‘Rice’? Some States Say No.
New state measures are targeting riced vegetable products to protect the rice industry.
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Is There Such a Thing as Food Choice?
New data on vegetable consumption raises a question we too easily overlook.
Finding Nutrition in the Food Deserts of California
In a state with agricultural export revenue totaling more than $18 billion annually, the Central Valley’s approximately 700,000 farm workers don’t earn enough to feed themselves properly.
The Tomato Tariff: The Politics of Fruits and Vegetables
An old Supreme Court decision demonstrates how social construction is not just something we do to reality. It is reality.
The Grapes of Contentment
Want to feel more confident and engaged in life? Take your mother’s advice: Eat more fruits and vegetables.
Eat Your Vegetables
Did our ancestors really have healthier diets? The evidence isn't very convincing.
Be a Good Kid and Eat Your GMO Vegetables
In the near future, genetically-modified food might actually be healthier for you.
More Reasons Not to Skip Your Broccoli
A University of Illinois study shows that healthy gut flora and daily doses of broccoli — even when it's been cooked to within an inch of its life — help fight cancer.
Good Intentions Always in Season at Farmers Markets
Although shopping at the farmers market may or may not reduce your carbon footprint, these community bazaars offer benefits beyond efficiency.
Bananas Aweigh
The Navy looks at new technology for keeping produce fresh during lengthy voyages; see-through salad era may be over.