What Is Sucralose?
June 14, 2022
Curious about sucralose? You’re not alone. Conflicting information about low- and no-calorie sweeteners seems to be reaching new heights, so we’ve searched high and low for the facts. Here’s the…
Ingredients
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MSG: A Brief History
June 7, 2022
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that gives foods a specific savory taste that is also known as “umami.” Although MSG is found naturally in some foods, such as…
Food Allergies Across the Globe
May 17, 2022
In the time it takes to make your bed in the morning or brush your teeth at night, a person has been admitted to the emergency room due to a…
Metals in Food and Water: What You Need To Know To Protect Your Health
April 28, 2022
Although it may sound alarming, metals in our food supply is nothing new. Metals are natural elements found in Earth’s crust, and they often make their way into plant-based foods…
Getting Personal: How Much Sodium Do We Need?
April 7, 2022
In the field of nutrition, one thing is clear: There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to a healthy, maintainable eating pattern. Our genetics and environment play significant roles in how our…
Healthful Tips for Ordering Groceries Online
April 6, 2022
Health-related activities are often the first to go when life picks up, and having the time to grocery shop for fresh, nutritious food is no exception. Fortunately, these days shopping…
Caffeine: Consumer Consumption Habits and Safety Perceptions
March 15, 2022
Download the survey results here Highlights Over nine in ten (93%) Americans report consuming caffeine. Three in four (75%) caffeine consumers have caffeine at least once a day, and one…
Food and Inflammation Series: Is Gluten Inflammatory?
January 21, 2022
What we eat has long been recognized to impact our health – most notably, our risk for diet-related chronic diseases. More recently, the conversation surrounding how dietary choices are related…
What Is Allulose?
December 15, 2021
Highlights Allulose is a relatively new type of sweetener that many people have not heard of. Allulose is a naturally occurring sugar that is found in plant foods in very…
What You Should Know about Sodium and Salt
November 30, 2021
Sodium is an essential part of everyone’s diet—the human body could not function without it. However, there can be too much of a good thing. Americans tend to overdo it…