Hungry for Change: Food Insecurity, Stress & Obesity
The University of California’s Sugar, Stress, Environment & Weight Initiative (SSEW) is hosting its 11th annual symposium – “Hungry for Change: Food Insecurity, Stress & Obesity” – on the UCLA …
UC Committed to Healthy Campuses
Across University of California campuses, and beyond, there is a growing movement towards healthier students of all ages. The seeds of this effort are spreading throughout UC and germinating into …
The voice of rural America roared in this election. Rural Americans have been talking, but we haven’t always heard…or listened. I suspect more will listen now. The urban-rural divide has …
UC researcher Clare Gupta on re-localizing food in Hawaii
“These new alliances are unlikely, but hopeful. But they all share one thing: Aloha-‘āina…love of the land.” – Clare Gupta on her work in Hawaii …
Sugar industry played role in blurring science
A blockbuster story about sugar science is appearing in media outlets all over the world. A summary? The sugar industry began “damage control” on research linking sugar to heart disease in …
Sugar science. More bacon commentary. Apple picking.
We hope you’re having a great day. Here’s a quick run down of some important and interesting stories we think you should read. And check this space tomorrow for a …
Q&A: Dr. Pedro Sanchez discusses Cuba
The UC Food Observer had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Sanchez recently about what normalizing relations with Cuba might mean for the food system in that nation and …
Good morning! The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s packed menu, in no particular order: 1. In search of a …
The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order: 1. ‘Just Label It’: GMO labeling proponents will …