Fiber Fundamentals
February 1, 2023
Make no mistake: Dietary fiber is good for your health. Yet most Americans only get about half as much fiber as they should each day—and this nutritional deficit has been…
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Are Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners Safe?
January 23, 2023
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) provide sweetness to foods and beverages without the added calories contained in sugar. LNCS have a long history of safe use and are some of…
Snack Production Series: Protein Bars
January 17, 2023
IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey showed that people really enjoy snacking—and that enjoyment is not likely to change. Specifically, last year’s survey showed that nearly three in four respondents…
Winter 2022-2023 Newsletter
January 11, 2023
In this newsletter, find out more about fermented proteins, how to stick to your diet-related New Year’s resolutions, four ways to subtract added sugars from your diet, and more!
What is the Vegan Diet?
January 11, 2023
Vegan and vegetarian diets appear to be among the top food trends, but there is evidence that some people have been eating a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet for centuries. However, it wasn’t until 1944 that the term “vegan” was coined.
Here’s to a Healthier Year: IFIC’s Tips for Staying on Track With Nutrition-Related New Year’s Resolutions
January 10, 2023
The new year always presents an opportunity for reflection and a look ahead, particularly when it comes to behaviors and patterns related to our health and nutrition. In fact, according…
Food Trends for 2023 Include Wellness Drinks, Gut Health, Confusion Around New Labels and Terminology
January 4, 2023
With issues like inflation, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements and changing consumer desires, the food system is experiencing a dizzying level of change and unpredictability. But despite that instability—or because…
The Holidays: Celebrating With Safety
December 14, 2022
The weather is getting cooler, and as fall and winter holidays approach, many of us are thinking about how we can celebrate with friends, family and food in a safe…
Can Fruit Suit the Keto Life?
December 12, 2022
By now you’ve probably heard of “keto,” also known as the ketogenic diet. Maybe you’ve even tried it. The ketogenic diet is an eating style that has become more common…