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 …
Say “Mexican food” and many people have images of fried foods, smothered in cheese, with plenty of sour cream. It’s delicious food, but not considered particularly healthy cuisine that fights …
DISCLOSURE: UC Food Observer editor Rose Hayden-Smith agreed to submit questions for review to the USDA in advance of her Q&A with Angela Tagtow. The final transcript was also reviewed …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read each work day. Typically, we offer this on Fridays, but with so many important and wonderful …
Q&A: Alissa Hamilton, author of “Got Milked?” and “Squeezed”
“While the 2015 DGAC’s recommendation that Americans eat less meat is promising, the absence of a similar advisory regarding dairy is glaring. Dairy cows, specifically the high-milk yielding Holstein breed, …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: Animal protection legislation is …
University student turned dorm chef
Johns Hopkins University student Emily Hu got tired of eating in the campus dining hall. As a public health student, she was also interested in nutrition. So she learned to …