Foods for Health

Foods for Health

Scientific Discovery in Food, Nutrition and Diet

The Foods for Health Research Initiative (FFH) provides the framework to develop new collaborations and innovative approaches needed to address the impact of food and diet on human health.
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FFH 2025 Annual Meeting Update with Keynote Speakers

Registration opening soon! Stay tuned for more information on the Foods for Health 2025 Annual Meeting website

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Science Spotlight with Dr. Gary Gao

July is National Blueberry Month, the perfect time to spotlight one of the summer’s most nutritious and beloved fruits. Packed with nutrients and full of flavor, blueberries offer health benefits that align with FFH’s mission to connect food and health through research and outreach. To learn more about blueberry nutrition, local production, and practical growing tips, we turned to Dr. Gary Gao, a small fruit expert with Ohio State University Extension.
July 17, 2025
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Ohio State News Highlights FFH Chili Pepper Research

FFH Faculty Director, Devin Peterson, PhD, and his collaborators found that customized chili pepper breeding contains suppressant agents that are able to reduce the spice content of a meal.
May 29, 2025
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Science Spotlight with Dr. Devin Peterson

In recognition of National Strawberry Month, FFH completed a Q&A with our Faculty Director, Dr. Devin Peterson to discuss his FFAR project focusing on the development of premium strawberry flavors.
May 22, 2025