1000 Blog Posts Later [How Fooducate Got Started]

1000 Blog Posts Later [How Fooducate Got Started]

I just noticed that we published Fooducate blog post #1000 this week. (It was on St. Patrick’s Day, about the “health benefits” of Guinness Beer) This is quite a milestone. So today, I’d like to celebrate by sharing a bit … Continue reading

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What’s Bob Marley Doing at a Food Show?

What’s Bob Marley Doing at a Food Show?

Fooducate has hit the road and is spending some time at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, a trade show dedicated to the Natural Food Industry. Over 3000 natural and organic food and ingredient manufacturers exhibit their goods twice a … Continue reading

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Fooducate’s TOP TEN Blog Posts in 2010

Fooducate’s TOP TEN Blog Posts in 2010

The year is ending, and we thought it would be interesting to see what our community has read the most in 2010. Here are our most popular posts from 10 up on to 1: 1862 – 2010: A Brief History … Continue reading

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Last Post on Yogurt for 2010 [Funny Video]

Last Post on Yogurt for 2010 [Funny Video]

We’ve written a lot about yogurt recently. We love yogurt. It’s really good for you. But sometimes it seems that industry is hammering on this one nail way too many times. And too hard. Many brands are adding to yogurt … Continue reading

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Good Foods, Bad Foods at the 2010 Dietitian Conference and Expo

Good Foods, Bad Foods at the 2010 Dietitian Conference and Expo

We participated earlier this week in the American Dietetic Association’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. The expo includes a showcase by food companies boasting their healthy products to masses of dietitians and future dietitians. Some products are clearly healthy … Continue reading

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The Protein Marketing Myth

The Protein Marketing Myth

Quick question – are you getting enough protein in your diet? For most Americans, the answer is YES, more than enough. How then, can you explain the huge business that is protein supplements? All those bars and meal replacements bragging … Continue reading

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Voskos Greek Yogurt – Taste Test & Nutrition Review

Voskos Greek Yogurt – Taste Test & Nutrition Review

We’re big on yogurt here at Fooducate, and recently wrote about the growing popularity of Greek yogurt. Voskos is a brand of Greek Yogurt from Sun Valley Dairy of San Francisco, competing in a growing market. They have a “natural” … Continue reading

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Mom Beats the System – Kid is Happy & Eats Healthy

Mom Beats the System – Kid is Happy & Eats Healthy

This is a guest blog post by Jessica Harju, a mom of a 2 yr old who works full time yet finds the time to make as many foods from scratch as possible… pizza, yogurt, bread/rolls, baked goods, waffles, pasta, … Continue reading

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What’s Inside “Chobani Champions” Greek Yogurt for Kids?

What’s Inside “Chobani Champions” Greek Yogurt for Kids?

Chobani is a leading Greek Yogurt brand that is becoming more popular these days. We loved it from the first time we tasted it. Slightly tart, like all yogurts, but with a thick and creamy body and texture that wraps … Continue reading

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Have You Had Yogurt Salad?

Have You Had Yogurt Salad?

Yogurt is healthy. Raw veggies are too. What happens when you combine them? Yogurt Salad. For those of you who don’t want to add calories and chemicals (i.e. commercial dressings) to your salad, but still need to smother the tomatoes, … Continue reading

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