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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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…
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…
2022 Food and Health Survey Spotlight: Snacking
December 2, 2022
Whether it’s salty or sweet—or, for many, a mix of both!—Americans are no strangers to snacks. But what exactly are Americans’ preferences when it comes to the kinds of snacks…
What Is the Volumetrics Diet?
November 15, 2022
The Volumetrics diet was developed by Dr. Barbara Rolls, a nutrition professor at Penn State University, with the intention of creating a dietary approach that emphasizes healthy eating patterns rather…
4 Ways to Subtract Added Sugars from your Diet
November 10, 2022
Food is often central to our gatherings and conversations with friends and family. And it usually doesn’t take long before the conversation turns to what people are trying to eat…
Navigating Science in the Media
October 27, 2022
In today’s world, we have more information at our fingertips than ever before. While the plethora of science news presents seemingly endless opportunities for learning, the wealth of potential sources…
Nutrition 101 Video Series: How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label
October 19, 2022
Did you know that the Nutrition Facts label has only been required on food and beverage packaging in the U.S. since 1990? This information can help us make healthier…
Four Tips for Eating Healthy Without Going on a Diet
October 18, 2022
Eating healthily can seem daunting, especially with all the conflicting messages about food and nutritious eating that bombard us daily. Such confusion can even cause some to doubt their food…