A personal narrative. Click for link to introduction. I walked in the room. The kid asked me, “Who are you?” So honest and forward. It’s funny, because I thought I’d have a chance to introduce myself to the kids. I […]
What needs to be reinforced in food culture is that low fat intake doesn’t equal healthy. Seeing “low-fat” on a label doesn’t necessarily make the food a healthier option. The human body requires some types of fat, and some other types should be minimized. Dr. Amanda Downing, Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living professor at PSU, provides her insight and expertise on the topic.
This past Tuesday night, October 8th at Biedermans, PSU held its second session of Pints with Professors. Titled “Sustainable Ethics of Wild Mushroom Foraging: where’s the beef?,” research faculty member and owner of Mad Professors Mushrooms LLC, Thomas Stoughton, lead the […]
Superfoods are great at supporting physiological body functions. They are a great resource for people who are mindful about their nutritional intake. Overall, superfoods provide the human body with many health benefits.
Are you feeling sick or as if allergies are getting the best of you? If so, then there are some natural remedies that can help you feel healthier this Fall season. Over the years, I’ve spent many hours working for […]
This morning I went to Trader Joe’s, a favorite stop of mine. Trader Joe’s carries an extensive line of TJ’s brand product in addition to a variation of other private labels. TJ’s store brand is actually it’s own private label. […]
It’s been quite the summer so far. The day after my last final exam, I flew over to the west coast to “WWOOF” on an organic permaculture farm and mushroomery in Lebanon, Oregon. I worked with the career services office […]
First, I think it’s important to differentiate between product line extensions and brand extensions. A product line extension is introducing another flavor to an already existing product per say, while a brand extensions is an attempt to attract a new […]
For those or who have a tough time understanding, “What is the importance of Biology?” the use or edibility of what grows in our forest oftentimes connects non-biolists with biologists and sheds light on why biologists do they work they […]
Originally written for Natural Roots & Remedies & published in New Hampshire in the Laconia Daily Sun. Click here for the original link. Superfoods are dense with nutrients and phytonutrients – nutrients that act as antioxidants. Antioxidants are essential for […]
