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…
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12 Nutrient-Dense, Shelf-Stable Foods To Include in Your Shopping Cart
As we enter the colder months and the pandemic continues, grocery shopping in an efficient and safe manner continues to be top-of-mind. While it’s ideal to have…
Consumer Survey: Eating and Shopping During a Global Pandemic
Download the full report. Highlights: For many, snacking habits have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began. One in 3 (36%) report snacking more, while 33% said they’re snacking more…
Road-Trip Eating 101: Snacks, Drinks and Everything in Between
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are itching for a chance to get away safely for a few days. It’s important to continue following recommendations to wear…
IFIC Comments to USDA and HHS on the Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the…
Oh My Omega: The Difference Between Omega-3, 6, and 9
The basics Let’s start by establishing an important fact: Fats are an essential component to a healthy diet. Whether you subscribe to vegan, paleo or omnivore…
The Benefits of Mindful Eating: Video
Mindfulness is an ancient practice of being present. It can be defined as a “quality of consciousness that is characterized by continually attending to one’s moment-to-moment experiences, thoughts, and…
How to Save Money While Grocery Shopping
2020 has presented challenges in unprecedented ways, and many of us are still trying to get our bearings. Specifically, the coronavirus pandemic has put a serious financial…
The Power of Protein: Dairy
June is National Dairy Month and a great time to celebrate all that dairy has to offer. We recently wrote about dairy production—how foods like milk, yogurt and cheese get from the cow to the…
