food and human nutritional sciences News Archive

Gluten-free diet is expensive, socially challenging for those with celiac disease and wheat allergy
April 14, 2021 —
People who have a gluten-related disorder such as the autoimmune condition celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy have no option but to completely exclude gluten in their diet

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Op-ed: The Buttergate theory isn’t solid
March 15, 2021 —
In recent weeks, the ‘Buttergate’ scandal about butter hardness has been reported on by media outlets around the world.

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Manitoba Protein Research Strategy seeks input
March 9, 2021 —
If you received the survey, please complete it no later than March 19, 2021.

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Do you know your Canada’s Food Guide?
February 1, 2021 —
By taking a questionnaire about Canada’s Food Guide, you can help guide health promotion.

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Remembering Dr. Usha Thiyam-Holländer
January 6, 2021 —
Dr. Usha Thiyam-Holländer, associate professor in the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, passed away on December 24, 2020.

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Meet Nandika Bandara, the new Canada Research Chair in Food Proteins and Bioproducts.
December 16, 2020 —
Advancing the protein industry for farmers and industry

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The power of an infographic
December 14, 2020 —
Students develop public communication skills in policy course

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UM professor tapped to lead protein research strategy
September 25, 2020 —
Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce the creation of a new protein research strategy for Manitoba.

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New professor will delve into the food chemistry of grains
September 22, 2020 —
Dr. Maneka Malalgoda joined the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences as Assistant Professor in Grain Chemistry and Processing Quality on September 1.

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Faculty adds expertise in soil and food sciences
September 1, 2020 —
Dr. Inoka Amarakoon and Dr. Xiaopeng Gao joined the Department of Soil Science and Dr. Maneka Malalgoda joined the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences.