Food and Inflammation Series: Is Dairy Inflammatory?
May 8, 2024
What we eat has long been known to impact our health, and a wealth of research suggests that our eating patterns impact our risk for diet-related chronic diseases. More recently,…
Nutrients
Read More
What Is Lactose?
May 6, 2024
There are many different types of sugars. Some are monosaccharides, which are single units of sugar and are often referred to as “simple” sugars. Other sugars are disaccharides, which are…
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Casualty Of Fear-Mongering?
April 25, 2024
Building healthy eating patterns is core to reducing risk and managing diet-related chronic diseases. As such, supporting healthy food and beverage behaviors among Americans is a key public health tenet.…
Top 5 Takeaways About Fiber, Fruit & Vegetable Consumption & Its Impact On The Gut Microbiome
April 25, 2024
Over the past few years, the terms “microbiome” and “gut health” have exploded into the public consciousness due to an increase in newly published scientific research, media coverage, health and…
IFIC Research: Understanding Fluid Milk & Dairy Food Consumption Patterns to Enhance Diet Quality & Nutrition Equity
April 22, 2024
Download the survey. This IFIC consumer research study provides crucial insights into what drives the general population, including BIPOC populations, to consume and/or avoid dairy foods and beverages. Knowing more about what drives…
Let’s Learn About Chocolate
February 6, 2024
Chocolate has a long history, with origins dating back thousands of years to the ancient Aztec, Maya, and Olmec cultures of Central and South America. The Aztecs consumed a ceremonial…
Does Your Diet Affect Your Sleep?
January 17, 2024
It’s no secret that a healthy diet affects so many different facets of daily life, and sleep is no exception. It’s recommended that adults get seven or more hours of…
How To Navigate the Center Aisles: Budget-Friendly, Nutritious Foods You Might Have Overlooked While Grocery Shopping
May 30, 2023
Are you one of those shoppers who tend to peruse only the perimeter of grocery stores, where fresh produce, dairy, and meat live? While there are undoubtedly benefits to shopping…
12 Nutrient-Dense, Shelf-Stable Foods To Include in Your Shopping Cart
May 4, 2023
It’s helpful to have a mix of fresh, frozen, canned and packaged foods in your kitchen for all of your cooking and eating needs. Today we’re spotlighting twelve nutrient-dense, shelf-stable…
Eating More Fruits in All Forms
May 3, 2023
Coming in all colors, flavors, shapes, and textures, fruits are the most eye-catching and satisfyingly sweet food group. While fruits are available in many forms (e.g., canned, dried, fresh, frozen,…