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Food Pulse

Food Pulse positions itself as more than just another meal planning app – it's a comprehensive kitchen intelligence platform that transforms how households manage food from purchase to consumption.

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Easy Mushroom Culturing using Saw Dust

Easy Mushroom Culturing using Saw Dust

Hardwood sawdust contains lignin and cellulose, which many gourmet mushrooms, like shiitake and lion’s mane, naturally break down in the wild. This makes sawdust an ideal “food source” for them. Mushrooms are healthy and provide significant proteins for vegetarian people!

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Teaching Cooking in Schools

Teaching Cooking in Schools

Food education is life education. And it is exactly why American schools should begin teaching students how to cook healthy meals and understand the economics of food. This will help reduce childhood obesity, reduce healthcare costs in the long run.

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The Global Farm-Level Food Waste Crisis

The Global Farm-Level Food Waste Crisis

“Every apple, mango, and tomato deserves a purpose — not a landfill. So, when you see thousands of apples, mangoes, tomatoes, or plums rotting on the ground, that’s not just lost food — it’s also lost water, energy, fertilizer, and labor.

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Food Dehydration

Food Dehydration

Fruit and vegetable dehydration is the oldest and most effective methods of food preservation. Dehydration inhibits microbial growth and slows down enzymatic activity, extending shelf life while maintaining much of the original flavor, nutrients, and color.

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Green Peas

Green Peas

Green peas are small, round legumes known for their sweet flavor and vibrant green color. Harvested young from the *Pisum sativum* plant, they're rich in plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, K, and B-complex, and minerals like iron and manganese.

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Urban Fruit Gardens

Urban Fruit Gardens

Planting fruit trees in sidewalks, medians, and parks can indeed help address food insecurity, improve urban biodiversity, and create stronger community bonds. Schools can involve students to plant and nurture trees in school yards and harvest and enjoy.

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SMART HOME FOOD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (Food Pulse)

SMART HOME FOOD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (Food Pulse)

Document all food items at home/store with location, images, expiry, alerts. Track what exists, where, when bought, and when it should be used. Prompt timely use, donation, or sale of items to reduce waste Reduce overspending, duplication, and clutter

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Rethinking Food Waste: A Food Pulse Perspective

Rethinking Food Waste: A Food Pulse Perspective

At Food Pulse, we echo the EPA's more mindful term, "wasted food," which emphasizes that food still holds value and should not be treated as garbage. Our goal is to reconnect people to the entire food journey—from soil to plate—and help reduce waste at each step.

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Microplastics in Seafood

Microplastics in Seafood

Microplastics are not just an environmental problem; they pose potential health risks. These minuscule particles can carry harmful chemicals, and prolonged exposure may contribute to inflammation and cardiovascular issues, especially in older adults.

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Moringa Leaves

Moringa Leaves

Moringa leaves, from the Moringa oleifera tree, are nutrient-dense, dark green foliage prized in traditional medicine and global cuisines. Known as the “miracle tree” leaves, they have a slightly bitter, spinach-like flavor and can be eaten fresh, dried, or powdered.

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Green Mangoes

Green Mangoes

Green mangoes are unripe mangoes known for their firm texture and tangy, tart flavor. Popular in Asian, Caribbean, and Latin cuisines, they’re used in salads, pickles, chutneys, and savory dishes. Unlike ripe mangoes, green ones are low in sugar and high in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.

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