6 reasons to add raw papaya to the diet

6 Reasons to (add) raw papaya salad to the diet

Description: (article, recipe) Instructors - adaptable to all ages

Contents: description of uses & cultural context, health advantages 

 Source: indiatimes.com/lifestyle/food-news https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/6-reasons-to-add-raw-papaya-salad-to-the-diet/articleshow/114457776.cms  

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Cultural considerations - Region, India; Healthy People - Human gut science, Food as medicine & Recipes; Library Resources/Plants - Trees

6 Reasons to (add) raw papaya salad to the diet

Description: (article, recipe) Instructors - adaptable to all ages

Contents: description of uses & cultural context, health advantages 

 Source: indiatimes.com/lifestyle/food-news https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/6-reasons-to-add-raw-papaya-salad-to-the-diet/articleshow/114457776.cms  

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition - Human gut science, Food as medicine & Recipes; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific Plants, Trees

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Sourdough Bread - Should you eat it?

Entered Title: (Historic) Sourdough Bread - Should you eat it?

Description: (article) Instructors - all ages

Contents: While sourdough might seem like just another type of bread you can make or buy, it actually used to be one of the only options. Until the development of commercial yeasts in the 1800s, sourdough, made with naturally occurring yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, was the main type of leavened bread consumed worldwide: benefits, risks

Source: health.com https://www.health.com/sourdough-bread-benefits-8780654 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Healthy People - Health & Nutrition

Sourdough Bread - Should you eat it?

Description: (article) Instructors - all ages

Contents: While sourdough might seem like just another type of bread you can make or buy, it actually used to be one of the only options. Until the development of commercial yeasts in the 1800s, sourdough, made with naturally occurring yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, was the main type of leavened bread consumed worldwide: benefits, risks

Source: health.com https://www.health.com/sourdough-bread-benefits-8780654 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Healthy People - Health & Nutrition

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Native American Heritage: celebrating food, tradition & health

Native American heritage: celebrating food, tradition & health

Description: (article, events, resources) Instructors - all ages

Contents: Celebrate Native American Heritage month each November: discover indigenous cuisines & nutrition, explore Native American agriculture heritage, access curated resources for curated communities

Source: USDA National Agricultural Library

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAARS/bulletins/3b94253 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Education - indigenous knowledge,  Cultural considerations - Historic, Region (North America)

Native American heritage: celebrating food, tradition & health

Description: (article, events, resources) Instructors - all ages

Contents: Celebrate Native American Heritage month each November: discover indigenous cuisines & nutrition, explore Native American agriculture heritage, access curated resources for curated communities

Source: USDA National Agricultural Library

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAARS/bulletins/3b94253 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Education - indigenous knowledge,  Cultural considerations - Region (North America)

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Why ultraprocessed foods aren't always bad

Why ultraprocessed foods aren’t always bad

Description: (article, opinion) research, Instructors - high school, basics adaptable for all ages

Contents: …following recent headlines, it may seem like there’s a single culprit (to all Americans’ food woes): ultraprocessed foods…(BUT) experts felt that there wasn’t enough reliable science to draw accurate conclusions. LOTS of cons,yes - BUT category is too broad: specifics about food types, energy density, consume-ability, additives, reality for many consumers food access

Source: Salt Lake Tribune, opinion - https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/12/18/opinion-why-ultraprocessed-foods/

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition

Why ultraprocessed foods aren’t always bad

Description: (article, opinion) research, Instructors - high school, basics adaptable for all ages

Contents: …following recent headlines, it may seem like there’s a single culprit (to all Americans’ food woes): ultraprocessed foods…(BUT) experts felt that there wasn’t enough reliable science to draw accurate conclusions. LOTS of cons,yes - BUT category is too broad: specifics about food types, energy density, consume-ability, additives, reality for many consumers food access

Source: Salt Lake Tribune, opinion - https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/12/18/opinion-why-ultraprocessed-foods/

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition

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Your food is less nutritious than it used to be

Your food is less nutritious than it used to be 

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

Contents: As our climate changes, our food is at risk of immediate dangers such as fires and floods. But there are long-term impacts that have already changed the makeup of the food you eat.

Source: Bittman Project https://bittmanproject.com/your-food-is-less-nutritious-than-it-used-to-be/ 

Crossposted : Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition - Human gut science - you are what you eat

Your food is less nutritious than it used to be 

Description: (article) Research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: As our climate changes, our food is at risk of immediate dangers such as fires and floods. But there are long-term impacts that have already changed the makeup of the food you eat.

Source: Bittman Project https://bittmanproject.com/your-food-is-less-nutritious-than-it-used-to-be/ 

Crossposted : Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition - Human gut science - you are what you eat

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Serving vegetables in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Program)

Serving Vegetables in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)

Description: (article & resource links, printable handouts) research, instructors; adaptable for all ages

Contents: CACFP specifics but useful for anyone interested in nutrition education - intro, adding vegs to your menu, test your CACFP Veg knowledge, meal planning considerations, creditable food sources

Source: CACFP https://www.cacfp.org/assets/pdf/USDA+FNS+-+Serving+Vegetables+EN-SP+cacfp.org/ 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/US Government resources, Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics 

Serving Vegetables in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)

Description: (article & resource links, printable handouts) research, instructors; adaptable for all ages

Contents: CACFP specifics but useful for anyone interested in nutrition education - intro, adding vegs to your menu, test your CACFP Veg knowledge, meal planning considerations, creditable food sources

Source: CACFP https://www.cacfp.org/assets/pdf/USDA+FNS+-+Serving+Vegetables+EN-SP+cacfp.org/ 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/US Government resources, Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics 

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Eating fiber could protect you from infections - here’s why

Eating fiber could protect you from infections - here’s why

Description: (article, gut microflora illustration) research, Instructors - high school, basic principles adaptable for all ages

Contents: gut microbiome health, dynamics of fiber in process of eliminating harmful bacteria, benefits over probiotics, future research  

Source: sciencealert.com 

https://www.sciencealert.com/eating-fiber-could-protect-you-from-infections-heres-why

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Biospheres - Microbiomes & Healthy People/Human Gut Science

Eating fiber could protect you from infections - here’s why

Description: (article, gut microflora illustration) research, Instructors - high school, basic principles adaptable for all ages

Contents: gut microbiome health, dynamics of fiber in process of eliminating harmful bacteria, benefits over probiotics, future research  

Source: sciencealert.com 

https://www.sciencealert.com/eating-fiber-could-protect-you-from-infections-heres-why

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Biospheres - Microbiomes & Healthy People/Human Gut Science

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Ecochallenge - Food

Ecochallenge - Food

Description: (digital platform that gamifies behavior change) Instructors - all ages. 

Contents: Fun challenges encourage new habits. Small steps lead to big change. Together, we build a more sustainable world.

Food challenge: Eating is an essential natural process for all living organisms, yet our globalized systems offers us limited awareness of how our eating habits impact ourselves, let alone the rest of the world -- including other humans, animals, and ecosystems. The choices people make every day about what to eat are far reaching and provide a clear and hopeful opportunity for change. 

Source: ecochallenge. https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/challenges/food 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Communities & Systems - Facilitating Community, Online Communities, Food Systems; Health & Nutrition

Ecochallenge - Food

Description: (digital platform that gamifies behavior change) Instructors - all ages. 

Contents: Fun challenges encourage new habits. Small steps lead to big change. Together, we build a more sustainable world.

Food challenge: Eating is an essential natural process for all living organisms, yet our globalized systems offers us limited awareness of how our eating habits impact ourselves, let alone the rest of the world -- including other humans, animals, and ecosystems. The choices people make every day about what to eat are far reaching and provide a clear and hopeful opportunity for change. 

Source: ecochallenge. https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/challenges/food 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Communities & Systems - Facilitating Community, Online Communities, Food Systems; Health & Nutrition

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(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

(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

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA): New Handouts Highlighting Food Sources of Key Nutrients 

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA): New Handouts Highlighting Food Sources of Key Nutrients 

Description: (DGA website with LOTS of resources, PDFs - handouts) Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: current guidelines, work under way, related projects, FAQs

Source: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ 

For the PDF handouts: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/professional-resources#foodsources 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics

 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)

          New Handouts Highlighting Food Sources of Key Nutrients 

Description: (DGA website with LOTS of resources, PDFs - handouts) Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: current guidelines, work under way, related projects, FAQs

Source: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ 

For the PDF handouts: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/professional-resources#foodsources 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics

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USDA - Team Nutrition

USDA - Team Nutrition

Description: (website) Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: Fueling Children's Healthy Growth, Learning, and Play - Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the child nutrition programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.

Source: USDA - Food Nutrition Services (FNS), https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/team-nutrition 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Communities & Systems - Online communities

USDA - Team Nutrition

Description: (website) Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: Fueling Children's Healthy Growth, Learning, and Play - Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the child nutrition programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.

Source: USDA - Food Nutrition Services (FNS), https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/team-nutrition 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Communities & Systems - Online communities

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