I overheard a conversation between two coworkers recently as we were walking out of a meeting. They were discussing something near and dear to my heart: early…
Ingredients
Test Your Food I.Q. With Our New Food Ingredient Quiz
If you’re like the 50 percent of Americans who look at the ingredient list before you buy, then you know how difficult it can be to know…
Fast Take: Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Cardiovascular Disease
Highlights In a large observational study, women who reported drinking more than two diet drinks per day had higher risks of stroke, heart disease and overall mortality….
Fast Take: Ultraprocessed Foods and Mortality
Highlights Foods described as ultraprocessed contain high levels of refined carbohydrates, added sugar, saturated fats and sodium, and are low in dietary fiber. Ultraprocessed foods can also…
Food Allergies Throughout the Lifespan
Thirty-five years ago, the prevalence of food allergies was approximately one percent. Today, approximately 32 million Americans are living with food allergies. With these rising rates, it’s…
What is Choline?
Highlights Choline is an essential nutrient involved in brain and nervous system function, cell membrane support, making DNA, fat transport and metabolism. The Food and Nutrition Board…
Fast Take: The EAT-Lancet Report on Sustainable Diets
Key Highlights Report states that feeding 10 billion people by the year 2050 with a healthy and sustainable diet will be impossible without changing eating habits, improving…
Five Food Trends To Watch in 2019
Five Food Trends To Watch in 2019 Consumers Adopting an Origins-Focused Approach When Buying Food (Washington, D.C.) — While consumers cite broad aspects like taste, price and…
What is Lycopene?
HIGHLIGHTS Lycopene is an antioxidant that belongs to the carotenoid group. It’s found in high amounts in red and pink fruits, as well as dietary supplements. Lycopene…
