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A Case for Processed Foods
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (222+ words) This is a summary of a story that originally appeared on Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Food can be many things to many people: comfort, memories, gathering, tradition. At the same time, conversations about food often revolve around nostalgia, about…...
What Happens When We Throw Away Food
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (240+ words) What food waste means for our wallets, communities and environment This is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the World Food Policy Center's website. Nearly 170 researchers, policymakers, and community leaders gathered at Duke recently to confront one…...
Boosting Food Security in Rural Madagascar
4+ week, 2+ day ago (339+ words) Women especially embrace new techniques to earn a living The following is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the Duke Lemur Center website. In northeast Madagascar, many families depend on small farms and a few chickens to…...
The Price of a Good Deal in the Digital Grocery Aisle
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (735+ words) Are consumers trading their privacy for discounts? A Duke-led study tackles online shopping behavior Food isn't just about taste, it's a fascinating intersection of biology, chemistry and data collection. In this series, we will dive into the research shaping what…...
Everyday Strategies for Healthier Eating
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (835+ words) Get practical tips and resources from Duke colleagues and the employee wellness program for turning small changes into lasting results Jennifer Davis thought she was doing everything right to stay healthy. The 54-year old Radiologic Technologist at Duke Primary Care…...
How to Get Cooking .. and Then Keep Cooking
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (256+ words) Courses focus on skills and confidence in the kitchen With Duke Dining's cooking classes for students throughout the year, there's reason to go beyond those simple pastas, cereals and sandwiches. The Get Cooking series,offered in the fall, is a…...
Mix, Bake and Share Your Holiday Cookie Recipe
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (115+ words) Send in your favorite winter holiday cookie recipe by Nov. 21 to be part of Working@Duke's festive cookie collection Dust off your winter holiday cookie cookbooks and pre-heat your ovens! Working@Duke is searching for sugar and spice and everything…...
Get Ready for a 'Spooktacular' Time at the Final Farmers Market of the Season
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) The Duke Farmers Market on Oct. 30 will offer a festive theme and fun Get ready for the fall season with a special Duke Farmers Market from LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program. The "Spooktacular" farmers market on Oct. 30 will…...
Brewing Community One Cup at a Time at Duke
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (1081+ words) This National Coffee Day, see how colleagues turn a shared pot or a quick coffee shop run into moments of connection and care Many days, Kate Gray leaves her office building with coworkers and heads toward the Starbucks inside Duke…...
Duke Time Off Photo Winner Captures Flavor and Family in Puerto Rico
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (229+ words) Carlos Motta's snapshot highlights rest, good food and time with loved ones In the seven years since he moved to Durham, Carlos Motta has been to Red Lobster once. He managed to finish his order of lobster, but his wife,…...