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…
Diet
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet
Download the Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet here It is well-established that dietary fats are an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. They add flavor and texture to foods and…
Is It Safe To Follow a Vegan Diet While Pregnant?
Vegan diets exclude all animal products and emphasize nutrient-dense plant foods like legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Well-planned vegan diets rich in plant-based foods can be…
