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.
07/22/2021 - There are many types of salt available on the market, today. However, the salt that we use to season our food with is primarily sodium chloride, regardless of what word comes before it, and many Americans are still consuming too much of it.
07/20/2020 - After its use decreased in recent decades due to its high saturated fatty acid content, coconut oil has been making a comeback.
07/13/2020 - There is emerging evidence that conversion of dietary nitrate and nitrite to nitric oxide may have beneficial effects in cardiovascular disease.
6/23/2020 - The use of dietary supplements in the United States has continued to rise despite concerns regarding their safety and effectiveness.
5/18/2020 - In 2001, the Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization formed a joint workgroup which classified probiotics as, "live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amount confer a health benefit on the host."
04/29/2020 - Dietary fiber is undoubtedly an essential part of a healthy eating plan, yet its effect as a nutrient has been somewhat elusive.
07/12/2019 - The nutritional value of seafood can be particularly valuable during fetal growth and development, as well as in early infancy and childhood.
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.
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.
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.
10/23/2015 - Although slight variations have existed, the prevalent message has been that eight 8-ounce glasses of water will assure hydration and that caffeinated beverages should be excluded or the volume significantly reduced when assessing fluid intakes. It was thought that consumption of caffeinated beverages could lead to a total body water deficit.
Until the health benefits of the acai berry are scientifically proven, it seems more reasonable, cheaper and safer to get antioxidants from other fruit and vegetable sources.
05/16/2016 - Acidity and alkalinity are measured on the pH scale, which ranges from 1 to 14, with 1 the most acidic, 14 the most alkaline, and 7 being neutral. Most foods have a pH below 7.
