Recent research shows that diet quality drives long-term health, not losing weight. What are the key components contributing to our health?| Dirt to Dinner
Connecting you to the journey of food from the farm to your fridge. Because food matters.| Dirt to Dinner
The other day, I performed my morning news check in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and on social media with X. Soybeans are now featured almost daily in support of our farmers coupled with tariffs and China. Soybeans are not just another crop, they are a pillar of our food supply, fueling people, […] The post Redrawing the Global Soybean Map appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
From agave nectar and granulated sugar to high fructose corn syrup and molasses, sugar seems to be everywhere and added to everything. Most of us want to cut back on consuming sugar products, but somehow, they still find sneaky ways into many of the foods we eat. And despite our team’s research on sugar’s connection […] The post Sugar: Are All Sweeteners Equal? appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
Electrolytes are essential, but most of us don’t need expensive powders or neon-colored sports drinks to stay hydrated. Why not?| Dirt to Dinner
Tariffs are creating an enormously complex and challenging market scenario for foreign companies, importers and domestic consumers alike – with an anticipated bottom line of higher costs. To illustrate the complexity of today’s tariff scenario, we’re turning to one of our favorite beverages as an example of how a seemingly simple product can pose global […] The post Rising beer prices: How will consumers react? appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
The recent Make America Healthy Again report highlights the drivers of disease plaguing the nation's children.| Dirt to Dinner
By understanding what salt is and how to read food labels, you can lower your sodium intake to increase your long-term health.| 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
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
This delicious cedar-planked salmon recipe is perfect for summer grilling. You'll have yourself a bistro-worthy creation to enjoy al fresco!| 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