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We’re not here to convince you that certain foods are good or bad for you. We’re here to equip you with information, so that you can answer the questions you have about food for yourself.
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Turn this year’s fading garden into next year’s soil and fertilizer by composting your garden.
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How We Talk With Kids About Food
A take on how to talk with kids to avoid negative views and unhealthy relationships with food.
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Nutrient-rich And Top-notch Food
Five versatile meal ideas that encourage healthy eating patterns among you and your children.
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What does 100% natural really mean? Is organic actually better? Are GMOs harmful? Get up to speed on the food topics everyone’s talking about.
How to Explain GMOs to Kids
Kids are curious. Help them better understand the food on their plates with this clever tale about superheroes and villains.
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Real people. Real talk. No, really.
Food may be a basic human need, but the concerns surrounding it are far from simple. That’s where Plate-Wise comes in. Our writers are scientists, chefs, agriculture professionals, advocates for food science, farmers and more. But more than that, they are parents navigating the world of food just like you are. Today more than ever, separating food facts from hype is not easy. The people of Plate-Wise are here to help.
Wendy Srnic
Wendy earned her bachelor's degree in crop and soil science from Michigan State University, a master's degree in weed science from Virginia Tech University and a doctorate in crop science from North Carolina State University. Her passion for agricultural research developed while growing up on her family’s farm.
David Pinzon
David grew up in Bogota, Colombia, and moved to Canada in 2009 with his wife to study for a PhD at the University of Alberta. They had their second child in May 2018. David dedicated 12 years of his life to become a scientist, and his priority is always to do what’s best for his daughters.
Holly Loucas
Holly is a married mom of two. She lives in Paris, Ontario, and is open about feeding her kids GMOs. Holly worked in molecular biology and plant physiology research for over 10 years. She is now a customer agronomist in southern Ontario helping farmers grow better, healthier, higher-yielding crops.
Organic Facts
“As the wife of a conventional (aka nonorganic) farmer, I’m also interested in learning more about conventional and organic farming to ensure I am making the right choices for my family.”
— Beth McIntyre from the article “3 Things You Didn’t Know About Organic Food”
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