What is Brown Sugar?
Highlights Brown sugar contains about the same number of calories per teaspoon as white table sugar. The main difference between table sugar and brown sugar is the…
Parents and Caregivers are Focused on Their Kids’ Nutrition, but Obstacles to Healthy Eating are Common
Download the survey results here Download the press release here Our dietary habits as young children have an especially strong influence over how we eat for the…
Understanding How Animal Protein Production Is Regulated
As kids growing up, many of us were often given a message along the lines of, “Be sure to eat your protein—it’s good for your muscles!” For…
When Is the Best Time To Introduce Potential Allergenic Foods to Your Infant?
The possibility of an allergic reaction after eating gives many Americans pause when making food choices. No one wants to worry that a bite into a savory…
The Healthy Dietary Patterns Highlighted in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
We recently summarized the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), which were released in December 2020. In case you missed that article, here is a refresher: The…
What is Raw Sugar?
There are many different types and forms of caloric sweeteners that we collectively call “sugar.” Some sugars come in granulated form, such as table sugar. Table sugar…
Beans and Biotech: Why Soybeans Are the Stars of Genetically Modified Foods
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) continue to be a hot topic in the food space, and soybeans are a particularly large part of that conversation since they make…
What is the DASH Diet?
Download the DASH Diet Fact Sheet Highlights The “DASH” in DASH diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet is promoted by the National Heart,…
Labeling That Saves Lives: Understanding FALCPA
There’s nothing easy about living with food allergies. Having one or multiple food allergies can make grocery shopping, grab-n-go snacks, and casual lunch dates tricky if not confusing and frustrating — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when, according to IFIC consumer…
What is Vitamin C?
Highlights Vitamin C is found in many foods and beverages, and can also be consumed as a dietary supplement. A variety of fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C, including citrus fruits…
