Nutrition & Health

Retailer attitudes pertaining to excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are shared in a new study by Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) affiliated researchers Kristine Madsen and Jennifer Falbe.

In English Se invita a todos los granjeros, rancheros, contratistas de mano de obra agrcola y supervisores agrcolas a llenar una encuesta corta acerca de sus experiencias sobre cmo han abordado el COVID-19? en su lugar de trabajo.

We've probably all heard about the latest nutrition study. The one that says a certain kind of food may cause cancer.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.

In English. Ahora ms que nunca, California est llena de hroes: los trabajadores de primera lnea en nuestros hospitales, campos agrcolas y negocios esenciales.

I am always amazed to find out that some people plant more than one zucchini plant. My single plant is a giant monster that produces more than I can sneak into our dinners. Zucchini grows great in our area with one big caveat: squash bugs.

During the month of June, families at the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Tribe and nearby trailer parks in eastern Coachella Valley received free produce boxes weekly from the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

Most people are practicing social distancing due to the current pandemic, so contracting head lice might not be a top concern right now. However, many families with young children have at least one encounter with head lice at some time or another.

Note: A version of this article originally appeared in the July 2020 edition of my New Foothill Rancher newsletter.

In English Un nuevo reporte explora los efectos a largo plazo del COVID-19 en las industrias ganadera, de frutas y verduras, fresas, tomates, nueces y vino del estado. El COVID-19 contina afectando partes de la agricultura de California en diferentes formas.