In short: Sustainable nutrition has been flagged as a priority in the review of Australian dietary guidelines. The red meat industry is concerned the review will not recognize its work to reduce emissions. What’s next? Expressions of interest in joining the sustainability working group close on March 5. The red meat industry has questioned the… Read More »
We need to talk about all things inflammation. Inflammation (or more accurately, anti-inflammatory) is becoming an increasingly common term in the health and nutrition field, and experts are urging people to add more anti-inflammatory foods to their daily diets. But let’s be clear; Not all inflammation is necessarily bad. In fact, it can be a… Read More »
Although training and competition experience may seem like the most important role in becoming an elite athlete, it is the elements beneath the surface that enable athletes to truly succeed. In December 2023, the Ithaca College athletics department announced the hiring of Shira Evans ’06 as a sports nutrition consultant. Since starting the program, Evans… Read More »
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a fruit native to Southeast Asia and is gaining popularity as a meat substitute in cuisines across the United States. Jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world, weighing up to 80 kilos. The outside is covered with a spiky, greenish-yellow skin; Inside, you’ll find edible bulbs surrounded by fibrous,… Read More »
Mark A. Mahoney More than half of February is behind us, are you still sticking to your healthy eating plan? National Nutrition Month is coming up in March; so it’s time to take a look at some basics on seven common nutrition myths that need to be cleared up. Explanations to debunk these myths come… Read More »
“So to start, we know that an overall healthy dietary pattern has the potential to reduce cancer risk by 10% to 20%, which seems like a lot to me.” These were the opening words of Gabrielle Emanuel, WBUR Senior Reporter and moderator of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s discussion “Reducing Cancer Risk… Read More »
There are many healthy frozen meal options in the freezer section of grocery stores. Here are some of the most nutritious and delicious frozen meals recommended by dietitians. Trader Joe’s Chicken Burrito Bowl “This delicious Mexican bowl [packed] It “contains 22 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber to keep you feeling full and… Read More »
Ultra-processed foods make up more than half of the average food consumed by Americans. Including frozen and ready meals, most packaged snacks, desserts and fizzy soft drinks, as well as more innocuous foods, these are often considered the scourge of healthy eating and contain little or no nutrients to fuel healthy bodies. But according to… Read More »
It’s been more than a year since the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the agency had found insufficient data to establish causality between pet food products and cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). However, the repercussions of the DCM investigation continue. On February 6, KetoNatural Pet Foods filed a proposed class action… Read More »
Stop using the term ‘overly processed’ when talking about nutrition. This is the stance of researcher Jenny Chapman, who was recently awarded a Churchill Fellowship to investigate the adoption, acceptance and trust of plant-based meat products. Their findings, published earlier this month, build on surveys that suggest “over-processing” relationships are hindering the adoption of plant-based… Read More »