Small Nutrition Shifts for the New Year
For many of us, the new year brings pressure to overhaul our lives with diet and lifestyle changes. Our 2020 New Year’s diet survey, released in February…
Seven Common Cooking Oils: Health Benefits and How To Use Them
Our latest consumer survey on dietary fats found that most people report they are trying to limit their fat intake at least some of the time. And…
IFIC Survey: Consumer Viewpoints and Purchasing Behaviors Regarding Plant and Animal Protein
Download the Survey Results Here Highlights Most people try to eat protein at dinner and lunch; far fewer do so when eating snacks and desserts. Taste, type of protein,…
What is Agave Syrup?
Highlights Agave syrup comes from the agave plant, a succulent that is native to dry regions in Mexico. Agave syrup predominantly consists of fructose and some glucose,…
Agriculture and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Ever buy a box of cereal, a bag of apples or a gallon of milk and think, “I wonder how the production of this product has impacted…
What Is the GAPS Diet?
Basics of the GAPS diet The GAPS diet is an elimination diet that involves cutting out grains, pasteurized dairy, starchy vegetables and refined carbohydrates. The GAPS diet…
New Dietary Guidelines Aim To Make Every Bite Count
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) were unveiled in late December of 2020, the culmination of years of research, scientific review, public involvement and U.S. government approval. This release…
Winter 2020-2021 Newsletter
2021 Food Trends What is Vitamin D? Baking? Here’s Your Guide to Flours Is It Safe To Follow a Vegan Diet While Pregnant? Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A…
Food Trends to Watch in 2021
2021 Food Trends: From Our Eating and Purchasing Habits to Food Safety, COVID-19 Still Looms Large on Food Decisions and Health Goals (Washington, D.C.)—A year ago, almost…
What is the Mayr Diet?
Here at FoodInsight, we talk a lot about different diets and whether or not they’re worth trying. (Spoiler alert: The tried and true healthy eating messages of…
