NUTRITION FROM PLANTS

Plants Make up Seven of Top Ten Foods for Good Human Nutrition (Plants are also Feed Source for the Other Three Listed Foods)

New Carrots Offer Colorful Surprises--and Health Benefits

Taking the MEAN out of the BEAN - Sci4Kids provided by ARS

How many plants does it take to make a Big Mac® (pdf) (spanish version)

New Flavonoid Database Adds to Body of Nutrient Information

More vitamin C - GalUR controls vitamin C synthesis and can increase its production in plants. (The Scientist)

Nutritive Value Booklet Makes A Handy Kitchen Reference

ASPB Member Herman’s Research Could Provide Major Relief for People Allergic to Soy Foods

Dietary nut intake found to reduce risk of sudden cardiac death

ASPB-Member Autar Mattoo Helps Make Tomatoes More Nutritious

Breakfast Is Key to Achieving Maximum Nutrition as reported by the ARS News Service

ASPB Members Buchanan, Lemaux are using biotechnology to inactivate food allergens and develop safer foods

USDA Agricultural Research Service offers a consumer-friendly online food nutrient directory at http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp.

Link Between Walnuts and Healthy Hearts