What Is the Mediterranean Diet?
November 3, 2021
Download the Mediterranean Diet Fact Sheet Here Highlights The Mediterranean diet refers to a way of eating that focuses on the traditional foods eaten in the countries that surround the…
Nutrients
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IFIC Survey: Consumption Trends, Preferred Names and Perceptions of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
November 3, 2021
Download the survey results here Highlights Most Americans have consumed plant-based meat alternatives in the past year, with two in 5 eating them daily or weekly. Healthfulness and being a…
Does Your Diet Affect Your Sleep?
November 1, 2021
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…
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Healthy Aging
September 23, 2021
Following a healthy eating pattern is important at every stage of our lives. However, as we age, some of our specific nutrition needs change. For example, as we get older…
Protein Perceptions and Consumption Behaviors
August 19, 2021
The popularity of protein among Americans is undeniable. It is our favorite and least demonized macronutrient. Although protein has become increasingly buzzworthy, the main motivation behind consuming it is a…
Diversifying MyPlate: Haitian Cuisine
July 8, 2021
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and its associated MyPlate graphic are commonly referenced resources for learning about healthy and nutritious eating. The recently-updated 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a…
What Is Lactose?
June 21, 2021
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…
IFIC Survey: Understanding the Purchasing Behaviors and Preferences of Dairy Consumers
June 9, 2021
Download the survey results here Highlights Americans who consume dairy report eating or drinking dairy-based products more frequently than plant-based, non-dairy alternatives. When it comes to choosing between a dairy…
What is the Flexitarian Diet?
May 17, 2021
Download the Flexitarian Diet Fact Sheet Here Highlights The flexitarian diet can be generally defined as a semi-vegetarian, plant-forward diet. More specifically, the flexitarian diet is a flexible eating style…
Snacking Profiles: Which One Are You?
May 13, 2021
As the nature and pace of our lives evolve, so do our eating habits. One kind of eating—snacking—is now more commonplace than ever before. IFIC’s 2020 Food and Health Survey…