Category Archives: Nutrition

The new year has sparked increased consumer interest in food and nutrition resolutions

How healthy is your overall diet overall? Do you think so… (January 2024). Credit: Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability Center New Year’s resolutions related to food or nutrition were more popular among consumers heading into 2024 than they were last year, according to the January Consumer Food Insights Report. This year, 25% of consumers answered… Read More »

8 Health Benefits of Avocado: Millennial Essentials

Fun all you want, but avocados are a mainstay of the millennial diet, and there are plenty of reasons why—a lot of reasons, actually. Celebrity dietitian and nutritional therapist Kim Shapira explains that unlike other sugar-laden members of the fruit family, avocados are extremely nutrient-dense. Beneath the slightly bumpy skin of a single avocado lies… Read More »

Atlantic Diet May Reduce Belly Fat and Lower Cholesterol

In a new study published Feb. 7, participants who followed the “Atlantic” diet for six months were less likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who followed the regular diet. JAMA Network Open. Metabolic syndrome is a term that refers to a group of health factors such as larger waist circumference, high triglyceride levels, high… Read More »

Trendy gluten-free diets may have nutritional consequences

Trendy gluten-free diets may have nutritional consequences | | Image Credit: © Icons-Studio – © Icons-Studio – Stock.adobe.com. The trend towards a gluten-free diet in recent years has raised concerns for both pediatricians and gastroenterologists because in most cases this type of diet is not necessary or even recommended. Although it is the primary treatment… Read More »

Brittany Mahomes’ Football Career, Workout Routine, Nutrition

Brittany Mahomes has been a well-known name in the sports world for years thanks to her constant presence on the sidelines cheering on her husband, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. But the 28-year-old actress has become a household name after appearing with her husband in a recent Netflix documentary. Game host and striking up… Read More »

Young children not receiving adequate nutrition in early childhood care centres, study shows

In short: Studies show that young children in early childhood centers go hungry, are given food that does not meet nutritional standards, and child care workers feed children their own food. In turn, these food issues are linked to conflicts and emotional issues throughout the day. What’s next: Experts are calling for targeted food subsidies… Read More »

Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds

In a recently published study nutrientsResearchers at the Austin School of Public Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) at Houston investigated how nutrition labels influence eating behaviors among middle and high school students in Texas. Study: Using Nutrition Facts Labeling to Make Food Choices Is Associated with Healthier Eating Among 8th-11th… Read More »