Tofu and tempeh have a stellar—and well-deserved—reputation. For starters, they come from soybeans, so they’re uber-nutritious. You can count on some magnesium and iron. Plus, you get a decent dose of calcium (from many brands of tofu) or potassium and fiber (from tempeh). Soybeans also bring the good kind of fat to your table.
Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Kate Sherwood
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On August 29, 2024, officials from the Food and Drug Administration convened a meeting with representatives of the Safe Food Coalition, which includes CSPI. In a panel discussion with CSPI director of regulatory affairs Sarah Sorscher, FDA’s Division of Budget and Planning director Matthew Baker presented the following slides related to staffing and funding levels for FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) and its Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA).
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