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Researchers examined the ability of colored rice bran extracts to stimulate glucose uptake.

Get cooking with these great recipes from Cooking with Science!

Follow these tips to learn how to eat healthy.

Sorghum bran could provide both good flavor and nutritional value to gluten-free breads.

What do your food plates look like, and how do they compare to the USDA’s MyPlate? Let’s find out.

How do you know if the food you eat is nutritious? Take the Nutrition Challenge, to find out.

ARS is home to many amazing young minds. Learn about them in our Young Scientists series.

Vegetables can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing.

Good nutrition is important for everyone, not just Olympic athletes. 

Researchers here developed a dual-detection biosensor that is portable, enabling on-site testing of samples for mercury.

ARS offices, employees and locations around the country are strongly encouraged to participate in STEM outreach opportunities aimed at increasing literacy in science, technology, engineering and math for students of all ages.

ARS scientists developed a series of algorithms capable of effectively predicting the prevalence of Salmonella.

ARS scientists are hard at work identifying new plant oils and new uses for existing ones, both in and outside the kitchen.

The ARS Pollinator Health in Southern Crop Ecosystems Research Unit in Stoneville, MS recently set up a new apiary!

ARS scientists developed a new system for testing beef during processing.

ARS researchers are breeding new lines of tomatoes that are resistant to anthracnose disease which causes tomato fruit rot.

Students from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences visited ARS's National Animal Disease Center

The National Agricultural Library is making it easier to stay up-to-date with new nutrition research!

Guidelines for properly cooking meats are well documented, but what about for plant-based products?

ARS researchers are using puled light as part of their approach toward combating food pathogens and diseases.

Test your knowledge of late summer fruits and vegetables at your local farm or farmers market. How many can you find?

Add color and flavor to your water by making fruity ice cubes at home.

ARS Soil Management and Sugar Beet Research Unit staff participated in Expedition Colorado, an annual field trip to teach students about natural resources and conservation practices.

Many ARS employees participate in STEM outreach opportunities aimed at increasing literacy in science, technology, engineering and math.

Did you know that popcorn is a 100 percent whole grain? Learn more about popcorn.

ARS scientists researched whether raising beef cattle without antibiotics would reduce antimicrobial resistance levels. Learn what they discovered.

Do you know what food groups are part of a healthy plate? MyPlate can help you build a healthy eating routine and can be used for kids and adults of all ages!

Learn how ARS researchers are turning to the sun to help fight a strawberry fungus.

The USDA has an app, called Food Keeper, to help you learn how to store the foods that you eat properly!

Pumpkins are fun to carve, but they are also a favorite ingredient for many people!

Consumers aren’t likely to clean their cantaloupes with a steam cleaner, but an ARS scientist did just that. Find out why.

Learn more about food allergies and how to stay safe

ARS researchers help make oysters safer.

Discover what the different vitamins and minerals do and how to choose foods that contain them.

ARS study shows safest ways to cook meatballs to minimize health risks from Escherichia coli.

The Nutrition Facts label provides a suggested serving size and can help you learn how much of each nutrient you are eating.

Discover what fiber is and why it's important to eat it.

Healthy eating is healthy living with these online tools.

Nutrition experts Dr. Patrice Armstrong and Colleen Sideck, from the Food and Human Nutrition Information Center, answer questions and provide tips

The bacteria that live and work together to keep you healthy are called the “gut microbiota.”

With some planning, it is easy to combine plant-based foods throughout the day.

Healthy snacks can give you energy when you are hungry between meals.

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast can help you stay focused and energized while learning.

ARS offers internship programs to current students and recent graduates, and even Presidential Management Fellowships, to explore federal careers as paid employees.

ARS scientists are developing innovative methods to accurately detect mold contamination in crops and food.

Did you know the way eggs are stored depends on where they’re produced?

Learn how ARS researchers are working to keep food safe to eat.

Check out our monthly Facebook Live Q&A sessions with ARS scientists

ARS researchers are keeping bagged leafy greens safe and nutritious for your consumption.

Nutrition experts Dr. Patrice Armstrong and Colleen Sideck answer questions and provide tips and resources for eating better and maintaining a healthy diet.