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04/02/2024

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 (𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰)
Original Center articles, news, research studies and events for the week of April 2, 2024
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𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Why Are Acai Berries Healthier Than Other Berries? (foodmedcenter.org)
• Additive (Danger?) Study Spotlight Take-Away With Chef Dr. Mike (foodmedcenter.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴
• To Live Past 100, Mangia a Lot Less: Italian Expert’s Ideas on Aging (NY Times)
• What U.S. Consumers Should Know about the Health Supplement Linked to 5 Deaths in Japan (CBS News)
• The Federal Vision for Chronic Disease Prevention: Individual Behavior, Not the Environment (Food Politics)
• Underrated Aspects of a True Mediterranean Diet: Understanding Traditional Features for Worldwide Application of a “Planeterranean” Diet (Journal of Translational Medicine) (Peer-Reviewed Research)
• Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label (Food and Drug Administration) (.gov)
• Food as Medicine: Understanding the Root Causes of Illness with Dr. Casey Means. (The Texas Heart Institute)
• Promoting Beneficial Gut Microbes With Whole-Food Dietary Fiber (Purdue University)
• Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight? (Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials)
• Beef Industry Request for Research Proposals: Act Quickly (Not an April 1 Joke) (Food Politics)
• Instacart Wants to Be Everywhere, From Smart Fridges to New York Times Cooking (Grocery Dive)
• FMI: 57% of Shoppers Purchase Produce From Mass Retailers, Supercenters (Grocery Dive)
• Mushrooms: A Food-Based Solution to Vitamin D Deficiency to Include in Dietary […]

03/27/2024

Original Center articles, news, research studies and events for the week of March 26, 2024
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𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Is Agave Nectar Healthier Than Other Sweeteners? (foodmedcenter.org)
• Additive (Danger?) Study Spotlight Take-Away With Chef Dr. Mike (foodmedcenter.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴
• A Rare Gem: An Industry-Funded Study With a Negative Result, and for Blueberries Yet! (Food Politics)
• If a Diabetes Policy of Diet and Exercise Keeps Failing, Is It Time for a New Approach? (The Guardian)
• Eat Beans and Live Longer: One Reason Why Many Ikarians Live to Be 100 (BBC)
• The Ultimate Fusion Diet: Chinese-Mediterranean? (Food Politics)
• Sorghum Phytonutrients and Their Health Benefits: A Systematic Review From Cell to Clinical Trials (Journal of Food Science) (Peer-Reviewed Research)
• Nestlé Investors Urge Food Giant to Lessen Dependence on Unhealthy Foods (Food Dive)
• 24 Easiest Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs to Grow for Beginners (Real Simple)
• The Mediterranean Diet: A Historical Perspective (Aging Clinical and Experimental Research) (Peer-Reviewed Research)
• Food Compass and the Challenge of Sustainability on the Route Towards Healthful Diets (Scientific Reports) (Peer-Reviewed Research)
• New Insights into the Importance of Dietary Cholesterol in Preventing Cardiovascular Disease (Endocrine) (Peer-Reviewed Research)
• The Next Antioxidant Superfood? Canadian Sea Buckthorn Berries Offer Diabetes and Obesity Potential (EurekAlert!)
• Millions Are at Risk Using High Arsenic Water for Cooking (EurekAlert!)

𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 (𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦) & 𝘊𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦
• Diet Patterns Associated […]

03/21/2024

03/21/2024

Original Center stories, news, research studies and events for the week of March 20, 2024
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𝗡𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Blackwood Educational Land Institute Immerses Youth in Regenerative Agricultural Practices (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• Equity Advocates’ Pursuit of Food Justice (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• Congratulations to United Way on the release of their insightful Policy Brief, which we were proud to support, showcasing actionable strategies for addressing the critical economic challenges faced by New Yorkers.
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𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝟰𝟬 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗬𝗖 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻!

Nominations due by Friday, April 12th
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𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:
SAVE THE DATE: May 16th, 2024

“Strategies for Sustained Nutrition and Culinary Education Programs”

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𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘕𝘠𝘊 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥, 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴
• NY Mosques Are Struggling to Serve Migrants as Ramadan Begins (Gothamist)
• They Sell Candy Instead of Going to School. New York Isn’t Stopping Them. (New York Times)
• Exclusive | City Council Member Aims to Give NYC Food Shoppers a Break at the Register if They Pay Higher Than Listed Price for Groceries (AM New York)
• DoorDash Adds More Grocery Options for NYC Food Stamp Recipients (PIX 11)
• NYC Health and Hospitals Mark 2 Years of Serving Patients Plant-Based Foods (Bronx News 12)
• Muslims in Brooklyn Shelters Have Limited Halal Options As Food Insecurity Rises (PIX 11)
• How a Bronx-Born Food Collective […]

03/20/2024

On Good Friday, March 29, at noon, the Capital Area Council of Churches will offer an ecumenical service. Hosted by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Delmar, representatives from various denominations will each offer a short meditation on Jesus’ last words that he spoke from the cross. The public is invited to join us for this hour-long service either in-person or via the Internet. The Rev. Roxanne Jones Booth, PhD, Missionary Baptist Fr. Rick Lesser, Roman Catholic Fr. James Kane, Roman Catholic The Rev.Jennifer Williamson, United Methodist Elder Kitt Jackson,Reformed Church in America The Rev. William Hinrichs, DMin, Episcopal

03/20/2024

Original Center articles, news, research studies and events for the week of March 19, 2024
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𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Molecular Marvels: Glucosinolates (foodmedcenter.org)
• How Much Vitamin D Do We Need, and How Should We Get It? (foodmedcenter.org)
• Diet, Genes, and Choices Study Spotlight Take-Away With Chef Dr. Mike (foodmedcenter.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴
• Industry-Funded Study of the Week: Would You Believe Kimchi? (Food Politics)
• A Diet High in Ultra-Processed Food Is Linked to a Greater Risk of Many Diseases : Shots (Health News)
• California May Ban Some Food Dyes in School Meals. Will Other States Follow? (The Guardian)
• The Keys to a Long Life Are Sleep and a Better Diet—and Money (Wired)
• USDA Organic Rules Are Changing. Is the Food Industry Ready? (FoodDive)
• Colonoscopy Prep: Liquid-Only Diets Unnecessary, GI Doctor Says (STAT)
• An Update on Nutri-Score: Despite Food Industry Opposition, It’s Doing Well (Food Politics)
• Occurrence and Health Risk of Pesticide Residues in Chinese Herbal Medicines From Shandong Province, China (Environmental Science and Pollution Research) (Peer-Reviewed Research)
• Industrial Societies Losing Healthy Gut Microbes (EurekAlert!)
• Fatty Food Before Surgery May Impair Memory in Old, Young Adults (EurekAlert!)
• The Superfood That’s Key To A Gut-Friendly Diet (Vogue)

𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘈𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦
• Food Is Medicine Initiative for Mitigating Food Insecurity in the United States (Europe PMC) (Peer-Reviewed Research)
• Exploring the Effectiveness of Virtual and In-Person Instruction […]

03/13/2024

Original Center stories, news, research studies and events for the week of March 13, 2024
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𝗡𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Children’s Food Lab Promotes Wellness Through Science (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• Chef Ann Foundation Encourages Scratch-Made Meals in K-12 Schools (nycfoodpolicy.org)
ICYMI: Interview with Zachary Schulman, Photographer (nycfoodpolicy.org)

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40 Under 40 Rising Starts in NYC Food Policy
Class of 2024 Nominations Open!
Nominations due by
Friday, April 12th
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UPCOMING
In the Food Policy for Breakfast Panel Series:
SAVE THE DATE: May 16th, 2024
Strategies for Sustained Nutrition and Culinary Education Programs
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𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘕𝘠𝘊 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥, 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴
• Kathy Goldman, Who Fought Hunger in New York City, Dies at 92 (New York Times)
• Chicken Dumplings Are Back: Officials to Disclose Food Funding for NYC Schools After Cuts (Gothamist)
• Getting Food Delivered in New York Is Simple. For the Workers Who Do It, Getting Paid Is Not (New York 1)
• New York’s New Composting Plan Is Ambitious—But Controversial (Phys.org)
• Moldy Fruit, Spoiled Schmear, ‘Mushy Paste’: Lawmaker Raises Flag About NYC School Food (NBC New York)
• A Living Laboratory for Climate Takes Shape on NYC’s Governors Island (Bloomberg)
• NYC Restaurant Sheds Are Here to Stay. Here Are the New Guidelines. (New York Times)

𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴
• To End Child Hunger, Congress Should Start By Expanding the Child Tax Credit (U.S. News & World Report)
• Opinion | Systemic Racism Fuels Food […]