Making the connection between agriculture and health
Having trouble figuring out who you can trust online?
You are not alone! Consumers must sift through thousands of search results to find the information they seek. For this reason, digital misinformation has become so pervasive that the World Economic Forum has listed it as one of the main threats to human society.
Providing an Unbiased Response to Digital Misinformation
The Path to the Plate program is an unbiased examination of agriculture, the food we eat, and the connection to our health. It delivers correct, research-based information via a variety of methods. Our goal is to educate consumers so they can make informed decisions when it comes to agriculture and their health.
Recent Articles
Shrimp is Healthy and Tasty
Whether you like it boiled, steamed, or grilled shrimp is one of the most popular types of seafood and for good reason. A 3 ounce portion is packed with 20 grams of protein and only 85 calories. Other nutrients present include zinc, selenium, and potassium. Americans consume more shrimp than any other seafood. Most of…
Positives to Eating Pork
Do you want to add value to your meals, while staying within your budget? If so, pork may be a less expensive option compared to other protein sources. Pork is a nutritious source of protein and it contains other nutrients including thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, zinc, potassium, and phosphorus. Each of these nutrients play an important…
The Perfect Summertime Snack: Cantaloupe
Looking for a sweet, low calorie snack for this summer? Cantaloupe is delicious, and it is healthy! Cantaloupes are high in nutrients, and are easy to grow in home gardens! One cup of sliced cantaloupe contains 60.2 calories and only .336 grams of fat. Cantaloupes are also rich in vitamin A, and vitamin C! Cantaloupes…
Food Labeling
Have you ever wondered what the labeling on your food means? What is the difference between “natural” and “organic”? What does “fresh” mean? It is important to understand what the labelings on your food mean, so that you are fully informed when purchasing a food product. Prices might also rise when buying a product with…
Grapefruit Nutrition and Facts
With spring right around the corner, fruit is about to be back in season and eating grapefruit provides a great source of nutrients, while still tasting sweet! Grapefruit makes up a large portion of the citrus industry in Texas. Since most of Texas typically offers a warm climate, fertile soils and lots of sun, grapefruit…
Everything Pecans
February is America’s heart healthy month, so what’s a better snack than pecans? Pecans are considered heart healthy according to the American Heart Association®. A serving of pecans has eight grams of protein, which is about 16 percent of the Daily Climate restraints only allow for pecan production in the south of the United States.…
