Sometimes you just need a resource to give you the facts. Especially when it comes to food, because your family’s health is not up for debate.
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Plate-Wise offers insight on today’s leading food topics so you can make informed decisions for your family’s health.
Sometimes you just need a resource to give you the facts. Especially when it comes to food, because your family’s health is not up for debate.
Learn moreWe’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.
Questioning what you’ve heard about pesticides may not be a bad thing.
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What does it mean when a plant is genetically modified? Find out what GMOs are and why they’re used.
Read ArticleWhat does 100% natural really mean? Is organic actually better? Are GMOs harmful? Get up to speed on the food topics everyone’s talking about.
Kids are curious. Help them better understand the food on their plates with this clever tale about superheroes and villains.
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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 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 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 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.
— Beth McIntyre from the article “3 Things You Didn’t Know About Organic Food”
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