Survival of probiotics

Survival of Probiotics

Description: (article/study report) research, Instructors - VERY technical medical info 

Contents: Abstract, Mat’l & Methods, Results, Discussion - Lactobacilli of intestinal origin are considered intrinsically resistant to acid environments and are often employed in fermented foods as probiotics.  

Source: National Library of Medicine

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1151822/#:~:text=Lactobacillus%20species%20are%20considered%20intrinsically%20resistant%20to%20acid%20(51). 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Biospheres - Microbiomes

Comments 

~ (Betsy, 6/13/24) useful for some info on trending of probiotics in healthy nutrition

Why organic food matters: the hidden cost of non-organic food

Title: (Organic Food) Why organic food matters: the hidden cost of non-organic food

Description: (article) Research, Instructors - high school, adaptable for middle school

Contents: supports soil regeneration, reduces carbon emissions, preserves biodiversity, and helps both farmers and consumers thrive: issues with nutritional quality of produce; interdependence of soil, plants for higher nutritional quality; “if we choose our food with care, its impact could possibly be the biggest contribution each of us makes to protect the planet and, equally crucially, our health…”

Source: thehindu.com/nation/agriculture https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/agriculture/organic-farming-benefits-soil-health-climate-change-food-quality/article69083521.ece

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Cultural considerations - Region, Asia, Regenerative agriculture; Library Resources: Soil - Specific Topics & Issues; Plants - Specific Topics & Issues

Meet the economist who wants the field to account for nature

Meet the economist who wants the field to account for nature

Description: (article) instructors - highschool

Contents: Gretchen Daily is working to make the environment more of an element in economic decision making.

Source: technologyreview.com

https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/12/26/1084603/gretchen-daily-economist-environment-accounting/?truid=&utm_source=the_download&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_download.unpaid.engagement&utm_term=&utm_content=01-26-2024&mc_cid=a0df4b2c29&mc_eid=2847b3d955 

Crossposted: 

(Best foods) Take a quiz - test your knowledge

(Best foods) Take a quiz - test your knowledge 

Description: (quiz) Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages

Contents: Picking the best food for you and your family can be difficult with so many choices. It can be so confusing when you consider all the different labels and certifications like organic, regenerative organic, non-GMO, grass-fed, pastured-raised, glyphosate-free, etc

Source: Rodale

https://mrxx7zvrxlw.typeform.com/to/dJpQIs3X?utm_source=Rodale+Institute&utm_campaign=ebb9288d46-THATEST01EM&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_76e71a5e82-ebb9288d46-352834694 

Crossposted: Health & Nutrition

USDA - Food Nutrition Services, CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program)

USDA - Food Nutrition Services, CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program)

Description: (website) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: programs, data & research, resources

Source: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Food knowledge