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Ending Hunger

September 29, 2022

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot is the CEO of Feeding America. That is a charity that works to end hunger. It has a network of food banks in the United States. Last year, these food banks provided more than 6 billion meals. TIME’s…

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A Cleaner Meat

March 29, 2022

Mosa Meat is a company in the Netherlands. Its scientists grow meat in a lab. It looks just like the meat you buy in a supermarket. Why are people making lab-grown meat? It might be better for the environment. Most…

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Making Meat

March 28, 2022

Meat grown in a lab starts with a cow. It ends up similar to a regular burger. But making it is harmless to the animal. Mosa Meat is one company growing beef. Learn about the steps below. 1. Cells are…

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Health

Summer Snacking

May 21, 2021

Popsicles are a summer treat. But are they good fuel for playing outside? Here are some healthy snack ideas from cookbook author Katie Kimball. 1. Make a System. A snack schedule makes everyone happier. Create one with your family. Then…

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Breaking Bread

October 15, 2020

Bread is a food made from flour and water. People have been eating bread for thousands of years. Different cultures make their own types of bread. Take a bread tour of the world. Pumpernickel is from Germany. This bread is…

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How to Make Tortillas

October 15, 2020

A tortilla is a type of flatbread. Tortillas are an important part of Mexican food. Check out how a corn tortilla is made. Start with corn flour and water. Corn flour is ground corn. Make dough. Mix the…

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Future Food

March 20, 2020

In the future, people might eat a new kind of meat. It will be grown in a lab. Lab-grown meat starts off as tiny cells that are safely taken from animals. Scientists feed the cells nutrients. The cells grow and…

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Grab a Slice!

March 6, 2020

How do you like your pizza? The answer could depend on where you live. Here are three different styles of the popular food. Dig in! New York-style pizza has a thin crust. It is often sold by the slice. Many…

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Let's Eat!

March 6, 2020

People in the United States enjoy many types of food. Here are five dishes that are specialties in different parts of the country. Which would you like to try? Hangtown fry is a fancy egg dish. It has oysters and…

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