Find information and resources concerning hot topics, such as dietary supplements, probiotics and popular food ingredients. Learn about the latest trends in functional foods and how to help clients evaluate health claims for certain foods and supplements.
7/19/2018 - Traditionally, dietary fiber has been categorized as either soluble or insoluble in an attempt to assign physiologic effects to chemical types of fiber. New terminology proposes the use of dietary and functional fibers instead.
11/07/2017 - The addition of a calcium supplement to their daily regimen was the first line of defense for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis.
06/05/2017 - The nutritional value of seafood is particularly important during fetal growth and development, as well as in early infancy and childhood.
05/05/2017 - Many factors are suspected to contribute to the development of acne, including genetics, hormones and diet. The question regarding diet and acne has been debated for many years, and there is still a perception by many young adults that certain foods and drinks exacerbate it.
09/23/2016 - There are few naturally occurring sources of vitamin D, especially ones suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Mushrooms that are cultivated in the wild have historically contained higher amounts of vitamin D in comparison to those grown commercially.
03/14/2016 - Fiber is undoubtedly an essential part of a healthy eating plan, yet its implication as a nutrient has been somewhat elusive. The definition of what constitutes as fiber has evolved over the years, as have the methods used to assess it.
02/17/2016 - The renewed interest in cooking and garnishing with flowers has prompted the interest of research into the nutritive value of edible flowers. But one of the biggest concerns regarding edible flowers is whether they are safe to consume.
12/29/2015 - Many of the trials evaluating the effectiveness of vinegar and glycemic control were small in scale, and the amount of vinegar, type of vinegar, its acidity, timing of consumption, and composition of the meal varied. The participants ranged from healthy adults to people at risk for diabetes to those with a diagnosis of prediabetes or diabetes and controlled their condition either with diet or with medication.
12/09/2015 - For those wishing to increase their nitrate intake for health benefits, it is best to obtain it from nitrate-rich vegetables like leafy greens (or the roots of plants with leafy greens, like beets).
11/20/2015 - After its use decreased in recent decades due to its high saturated fatty acid content, coconut oil is making a comeback. Now, marketing claims for coconut oil can be found on Web sites, product literature, magazine articles and books promoting its use.
