FOR RELEASE: 10 a.m. EST, January 24, 2018 Download the Survey (PDF) (Washington, D.C.) —Health-related factors have a significant impact on the foods people buy. With the…
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What is Biotin?
February 20, 2019
Biotin (pronounced BYE-oh-tin) is a water-soluble vitamin that our bodies need to provide us with energy and maintain the health of our hair, nails and skin. Originally…
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A Little Q&A on CRISPR Cows
February 19, 2019
While the majority of all our food has come from farms for hundreds of years, agricultural practices have changed over time, largely due to advances in farming technology. In…
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Fast Take: Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Cardiovascular Disease
February 15, 2019
Highlights In a large observational study, women who reported drinking more than two diet drinks per day had higher risks of stroke, heart disease and overall mortality….
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Fast Take: Ultraprocessed Foods and Mortality
February 13, 2019
Highlights Foods described as ultraprocessed contain high levels of refined carbohydrates, added sugar, saturated fats and sodium, and are low in dietary fiber. Ultraprocessed foods can also…
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Let’s Change the Way We Talk About Food
February 13, 2019
Have you ever noticed how some people talk about their negative emotions surrounding food? Words and phrases like “bad,” “guilty” or “I shouldn’t” are often associated with…
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Eyes on the Plant-based Food Prize
February 12, 2019
We’ve talked recently about the growing popularity of plant-based food diets. Plant-based diets encompass not only vegetarian and vegan diets, but also diets that focus on an…
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Spring 2019 Food Insight Newsletter
February 10, 2019
In this month’s issue: Five Food Trends To Watch in 2019 Fast Take: The EAT-Lancet Report on Sustainable Diets Is Label Literacy a Key to Healthier Food…
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The Basics of a Vegan Diet
February 7, 2019
Highlights – Vegan diets only include plant-based foods. – Research has shown that vegan or vegetarian diets rich in plant-based foods are associated with lower LDL cholesterol,…
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Food Allergies Throughout the Lifespan
February 5, 2019
Thirty-five years ago, the prevalence of food allergies was approximately one percent. Today, over 15 million Americans are living with food allergies. With these rising rates, it’s…
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