Magnesium: The Mighty Mineral - Dirt to Dinner
Magnesium is a nutrient powerhouse. But half of us aren’t getting enough. How do we know how much and which form to take?| Dirt to Dinner
From Washington State to the Florida Everglades, much of the U.S. is or has recently been under threat of wildfire activity. To date, current U.S. wildfire activity is exceptionally high, with nearly 875,000 acres burned and 49 large, uncontained fires. This trend of increasing wildfire acreage and severity aligns with a multi-year pattern, as the […] The post Food as Protection from Air Pollution appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
Imagine your kid’s favorite snack—maybe neon-orange Cheetos or rainbow Froot Loops—suddenly looking a little…muted. Why the sudden change? Were we unknowingly feeding our kids toxic dyes all along? This sudden shift isn’t about fear, nor has science definitively proven these dyes are dangerous. It’s because consumers are asking for more transparency, regulators are tightening up […] The post Why are Artificial Food Dyes Fading Out? appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
Magnesium is a nutrient powerhouse. But half of us aren’t getting enough. How do we know how much and which form to take?| Dirt to Dinner
Connecting you to the journey of food from the farm to your fridge. Because food matters.| Dirt to Dinner
A groundbreaking study in Nature’s npj Aging Journal (July 2025), just made waves by showing that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in “magic mushrooms,” might extend our lifespan, as shown in its mice subjects. The findings are bold enough to have some calling psilocybin a potential “geroprotective agent”—a compound that could slow aging at the cellular […] The post Do Magic Mushrooms Prevent Aging? appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
Now that most of the political clamor has died down, what are the facts behind the Big Beautiful Bill? We found some interesting details...| Dirt to Dinner
At a recent grocery store visit, I overheard a woman ask the fishmonger if the salmon was “real” or “fake.” He paused. “It’s… farm-raised,” he said, uncertainly. In that one moment, the confusion and fear around seafood came into sharp focus. And it’s not just her—navigating the seafood aisle today feels like wading through murky […] The post Can We Save the Seas by Farming Fish? appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
Science shows how our diet affects our body’s internal signals and how we might be unknowingly mismanaging our hormone levels.| Dirt to Dinner
Cook up some fresh asparagus, add fresh-squeezed lemon, a sprinkling of olive oil, and a sprig of rosemary, and voila! You’ll have yourself a bistro-worthy creation to enjoy al fresco! Quick note: be sure to budget enough time beforehand to thoroughly soak the planks…otherwise, you’ll have a fish flambé on your hands! Scroll down for […] The post Cedar Plank Chili & Rosemary Salmon appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
This delicious Grilled Corn Salad with Tarragon recipe will enhance any summertime main dish with its refreshing crunch and zip! Best complimented by our cedar-planked salmon or your favorite grilled chicken recipe. Scroll down for instructions and enjoy 🙂 Want to dig deeper into this recipe to learn how foods like these are a part of […] The post Grilled Corn Salad with Tarragon appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
Nothing says summer like a refreshing, ice-cold Watermelon Margarita in your hand. This cocktail is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and light—made with fresh watermelon, a splash of lime, and just the right touch of tequila. It’s low in calories but high in flavor, making it the ultimate guilt-free sip for warm, sunny days. […] The post Skinny Watermelon Margarita appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
We’re fact-checking some TikTok health trends on the rise and ways to sort the good nutrition practices from the bad.| Dirt to Dinner
Today’s SNAP program has become a lightning rod for controversy over its cost and effect on consumer food habits. But can it be sustained?| Dirt to Dinner
With funding for food safety programs tightening, it's time to lean into these science-backed tools to maintain food safety and quality.| Dirt to Dinner
Beef tallow is making a comeback—but is this revival grounded in science, or just another case of mistaking “natural” for “better”?| Dirt to Dinner
What’s 800 pages long and costs almost a half-trillion dollars, yet remains a mystery to almost everyone? The Farm Bill! What does this bill include and how does it affect us?| Dirt to Dinner
