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New "Dirty Dozen" And "Clean 15" Produce Reports Now Show Forever Chemicals
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (806+ words) by WTFCF Staff | Mar 24, 2026 Nearly 60% of Clean Fifteen" produce samples had no detectable pesticide residues compared to 96% of Dirty Dozen" samples The Environmental Working Group today released its2026 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce", finding ongoing widespread pesticide residue on popular…...
Are Ultra-Processed Foods Impacting Women’s Fertility? New Study Raises Questions
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (513+ words) by WTFCF Staff | Mar 23, 2026 Written by: Andrea Lawson, McMaster University Women who consume lower amounts of ultra-processed foods have higher odds of conceiving, according to new research from McMaster University. The link persists even after accounting for age, weight, lifestyle…...
New Research Explains How Diet, Sleep, And Exercise Can Improve Stress Adaptability
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (459+ words) by WTFCF Staff | Mar 18, 2026 New study shows healthy habits build "psychological flexibility" Written by: John Brhel, Binghamton University Do you ever feel mentally stuck, like you can"t cope when a stressful situation hits? A healthy breakfast, exercise, and a…...
Using Tobacco Lessons To Tackle Diet-Related Diseases
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (264+ words) by WTFCF Staff | Mar 17, 2026 Drawing on tobacco control, Penn's Center for Food and Nutrition Policy outlines a stronger framework for regulating ultra-processed foods. Written by: Eric Horvath, Penn Medicine The'center'was'established'in 2025'as'an evolution of the former'Psychology of Eating and Consumer Health…...
New Studies Support Animal-Free Protein Digestibility Testing For Food Labeling
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (509+ words) by WTFCF Staff | Mar 17, 2026 From the Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences Nine labs have coordinated a set of studies that support new alternatives to animal-based digestibility testing when protein quality measures are required for labeling food. Current…...
Examining Ultra-Processed Foods: Health Risks, Policy, And Global Action
1+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) by Marion Nestle, Food Politics | Mar 15, 2026 Dr. Marion Nestle, longtime NYU professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, with additional faculty roles at UC San Francisco and Cornell, is best known for analyzing the intersections of food, politics, and…...
Medical Schools Commit To Expanded Nutrition Training For Future Doctors
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (324+ words) by Marion Nestle, Food Politics | Mar 10, 2026 Dr. Marion Nestle, longtime NYU professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, with additional faculty roles at UC San Francisco and Cornell, is best known for analyzing the intersections of food, politics, and…...
Tufts Research Shows Healthy Habits Before College Can Shape Your Weight For Decades
2+ week, 1+ day ago (366+ words) by Tufts University | Mar 8, 2026 In an analysis of Tufts students and alumni spanning decades, nutrition researchers found that people who had persistently healthy patterns gained less weight. The research suggests college campuses may have a role to play with initiatives…...
McMaster Study Finds Oral and Gut Microbes Could Break Down Peanut Allergens Before Causing Reactions
2+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) by WTFCF Staff | Mar 4, 2026 Written by: Adam Ward, McMaster University One of the big mysteries in food allergy is why two people with similar levels of peanut specific antibodies can react so differently. It turns out the answer may be…...
New Research Finds Heart Health Benefits In Combining Mango And Avocado Daily
3+ week, 1+ day ago (186+ words) by WTFCF Staff | Mar 2, 2026 Study Links Avocado and Mango Consumption with Improved Vascular Function Among Adults with Prediabetes From: The National Mango Board Together, mango and avocado offer a unique combination of nutrients that may help support heart health: The…...