By Justin Chao The latest issue of the Atlantic featured an article called “How Junk Food Can End Obesity.” The author, David Freedman, believes that making processed food healthier will be a key factor in our fight against the...
By Diana Maricruz Perez Santos Despite having high rates of obesity, people in Central and North America show a contrasting change: The Fitness Revolution. This new trend opens a door of opportunity for the food industry. The mentality of consumers...
By: Kim Au Back when I was a middle schooler, I would go to the to the candy store every so often to get root beer barrels and popcorn-flavored jelly beans. Next to the register would always be a...
By: Lauren Gillman Lately when I have conversations about studying food science with friends, I have gotten responses such as, “But you’re not going to be one of those scientists putting all those preservatives in food, right?” After...
By: Bethany Richardson Cooking for one’s self can be a time-consuming task, even if you are like me and generally enjoy being in the kitchen trying new recipes. I do my best to make the majority of my...
By: Thomas Siebertz Why is it so hard to put down that bag of salty, crunchy chips? When we eat certain foods, chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine are released in the brain, which makes us “feel good.”...
By: Bethany Richardson I don’t know about you, but snacktime is essential in my life. If I don’t have my morning and afternoon snacks, you can be assured of one grumpy girl. I like to think of my...
By: Kimberlee Au As a budding food scientist who is also part treehugger, I not only think about the ingredients and processes that went into making my food, but I also think about the environmental impact it had. After reading...