Highlights The “DASH” in DASH diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet is promoted by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to stop…
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Diet
What are Monounsaturated Fats?
It wasn’t long ago that dietary fat was relegated to the “bad guys” side of nutrition commentary. “Eating fat makes you fat” was a commonly held belief, and many people opted for low- or non-fat…
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Consumer Survey: COVID-19’s Impact on Food Purchasing, Eating Behaviors and Perceptions of Food Safety
Download the full report. It’s been just over one month since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, a global pandemic. And we continue to feel its…
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When It Comes to Immune Health, Does What We Eat Matter?
There may be no more important part of our body than our immune system. Through its nonstop work to prevent and limit the effects of harmful pathogens like bacteria and viruses, we’re able to maintain our…
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Nutrition Tips for Grocery Shopping During a Pandemic
We’re a few weeks into social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., and I think it’s safe to say we’re all feeling a lot of feelings. One place that’s seen a lot…
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The Nutrition Facts Label: Its History, Purpose and Updates
Key Highlights Nutrition information was not always required on packaged foods and beverages prior to 1990. The U.S. Nutrition Facts label first appeared in 1994 and was…
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Making Changes Stick: Consumer Research on New Year’s Diet Resolutions
Download the full report. Survey Highlights 58% of respondents did not make dietary changes at the start of the New Year. Of those (42%) who reported making…
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Red Meat Recommendations: Controversial, Yet Consistent
As we know here at IFIC, food trends come and go all the time. One day we’re talking about the pegan diet or alkaline water, the next…
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Snacking Profiles: Which One Are You?
As the nature and pace of life evolves, so do our eating habits. Snacking is now more commonplace than ever before. Our 2019 Food and Health Survey…
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