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…
Nutrients
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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,…
A Simple Guide to Plant-Based Eating
April 5, 2023
There’s no doubt that following a special eating pattern has become increasingly en-vogue in recent years—and the rising popularity of specific diets continues to be backed up by data from…
Can Processed Foods Find a Place in Your Balanced Diet?
March 27, 2023
What comes to mind when you think of the term “processed foods”? Consumer confidence in defining this colloquial term varies, according to IFIC’s recent consumer survey, “Perceptions on Processed.” The…
What Is Personalized Nutrition?
March 15, 2023
In recent years, a more personal approach to healthcare has grown in popularity. At the same time, consumers have become increasingly aware that “healthy” doesn’t mean the same thing to…
What is Erythritol?
March 1, 2023
Highlights Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Erythritol is unique from other sugar alcohols because it contains zero calories. Erythritol occurs naturally in a…
Six Critical Nutrients for Healthy Vegan Eating
February 23, 2023
The popularity of plant-based eating is on the rise, and many people are discovering the power of produce. In our 2022 Food and Health Survey, 12% of our survey participants…