Tag: nutrition
Winning Recipe: A Former NFL Star’s Quest for the Perfect Plant-Based Snack
As a retired NFL star with a family full of athletes, Ed McCaffrey understands the ins and outs of sports nutrition firsthand. He’s been on a quest to develop the perfect plant-based, gluten-free snack for athletes for several years and launched McCaffrey Protein Bites this month.
Coffee for Kids? Kiid Coffee Endeavors to Disrupt Children’s Nutrition
New to the scene, Kiid Coffee is a better-for-you children’s nutrition brand that packs vitamins into a coffee beverage. Its founders will appear on Shark Tank on March 7.
From Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia to Cha-Ching! The Evolution of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds were the most popular functional ingredient on U.S. restaurant menus during Q4 of 2024, according to MenuData, accounting for 38.9% of menu share. A staple in ancient diets for their utility and nutrition, today, the ingredient is gaining momentum with health-conscious consumers.
Healthy by Association: How Alt-Meat Brands Are Earning Trust
Alt-meat brands like Beyond and Impossible are launching new and reformulated products to earn the trust of health-conscious consumers and national health organizations. These innovations have enabled the meat alternatives to quality for the nutrition initiatives of both the American Heart and American Diabetes Associations.
FI Studios – Discover the Future of Food at Givaudan: Gulfood 2024
FI Spotlight – Breaking into the Gluten Free Market: Tips for CPG Success
FI Spotlight – Edible Insects: The Future of Sustainable Food
Fish Oil May Reduce Risk of Some Cancers – Without the Fishy Aftertaste
New research suggests higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may reduce the risk of developing several cancers. While omega fatty acids provide health benefits, experts recommend focusing on whole food sources over supplements.
FI Spotlight: Transforming School Lunches: A New Era of Nutrition & Taste
Expert Analysis: Nutrient-Dense Plants Could Reshape the Future of Nutrition
Consumers’ growing demand for healthier and sustainable options is propelling nutrient-dense plants like sorghum, spirulina, and aronia berries into the spotlight, redefining nutrition.
A for Effort: Parents, Administrators Improving School Lunches
As a new school year approaches, a survey shows parents are prioritizing nutrients and taste far more than cost when shopping for their kids’ school lunch items.
Nutrition Matters When Taking GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss
Nutrition plays a crucial role when taking GLP-1 medication for weight loss, which has transformed medical approaches to managing obesity.
Personalized Wellness on the Rise: 90% Seek Tailored Health Products
“The global wellness economy is booming across all sectors as people prioritize healthier choices,” noted David Knies, wellness and innovation expert at PA Consulting.
Hummus: The Original Plant-Based Dip
According to Brightfield research group, the top need states searched online with hummus over the past three years are functional health, digestive health, and sustainability, while the top nutrition states are low sugar, low carb, and high protein – all benefits from the humble chickpea.
The New Era of Nutrition: Balance in Every Bite
In assessing what we consume and how we feel, there’s a growing need to balance nutrition, indulgence, and sustenance.
Peeling Apart the Complex History (and Future) of the Banana
A regular feature in shopping carts from coast to coast, the humble banana has long been a reliable source of nutrition, convenience, and affordability. Yet beneath its cheerful exterior lies a complex tale of botanical intrigue, economic uncertainty, and environmental peril.
As Aquaculture Gains Global Momentum, American Segment Snagged
“There’s no question that aquaculture needs to grow, and I think it’s just a matter of time before it takes off in the U.S.,” Austin Caperton, the CEO of Appalachian Salmon in West Virginia, told FI.
How Meijer Saved 10 Millions Pounds of Food
Through its partnership with Flashfood, an app which offers steep discounts on groceries nearing their sell-by dates, Meijer has become the first American retailer to save 10 million pounds of potentially wasted food. To put …
The Food as Medicine Conundrum
Like many diets, indulgences, and vices, “everything in moderation” is a good rubric by which to evaluate one’s actions if implementing a food-as-medicine nutritional plan.
The Dukan Diet: The Next Controversial Weight-Loss Craze?
The Dukan diet has earned high praise from celebrities, some of whom claim to have lost 10 pounds in a week on the plan. But some experts fear it isn’t entirely safe.
Analysis: Albertsons’ Healthy Eating Incentives Could Set Industry Trend
“In the sea of nearly identical programs, grocers are racing to keep up by adding perks such as free delivery or bigger buy-one-get-one savings,” Upside’s Thomas Weinandy said in a blog post.
Stories of the Year: Plant Enzymes Can Turn Sugar to Fiber
Harvard University’s Wyss Institute, in a study funded by the Kraft-Heinz Co., found sugar exposed to encapsulated plant enzymes in the gut can be turned into fiber.
The Consumer Curiosity Report Reveals Future Food Trends
The Consumer Curiosity Report was the first inaugural report developed by Curious Plot to not only learn how food-forward consumers think and behave, but to help establish, foster, and share new food trends from home to aisle, retail to restaurant.
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‘Soup and Shake Diet’ Sparks Controversy
The soup and shake diet has grabbed headlines recently, but some medical experts fear its drastic requirements send a bad message.
What the Health Star Rating (HSR) System Reveals
Nestle SA recently announced that only 30% of its portfolio is considered healthy after conducting a self-assessment using the Health Star Rating (HSR) system. The rating test also showed that a third of Nestle’s sales …
Solving Taste Challenges with Flavor Modulation
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. Taste is what drives consumers to purchase their favorite foods and beverages. However, great taste isn’t always easy to achieve. In fact, categories like plant-based meat and dairy …
Exploring Plant-Based Nutrition
Kerry Nutrition Scientist Nathan Pratt, PhD, RD, joins The Food Institute Podcast to explore the nutrition of plant-based foods.
Does the Keto Diet Have Staying Power?
The keto diet is still making headlines after surging in popularity several years ago. Food sensitivity specialist YorkTest researched the most viewed diet-related hashtags on TikTok and found that Americans can’t get enough of the …
Nutrition vs. Weight Loss: Consumers Shifting Away from Diet Culture
U.S. consumer attitudes about health and wellness are shifting. People have stopped focusing on diets and “can’t haves” and are instead paying attention to whole-body health and lifestyle changes they feel will be long-lasting, according …
Inaugural Protein & Plant Evolution™ Conference Announced
Interactive & Educational Conference Designed to Meet the Needs of Retailers, Foodservice Operators, Food Manufacturers, Investors, Financial Services and Policy Makers, Scheduled for June 1-3 February 16, 2022/FI Newswire/ – The Food Institute and The Lempert …
Meat Snacks Market Gains from Changing Preference for Nutritional Food
This article is written and sponsored by Transparency Market Research. The global meat snacks market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% and reach a whopping US$ 14.5 billion by the end of 2029, …
Consumer Study: Diet, Nutrition and Navigating Immunity-Driven Lifestyles
On the heels of the pandemic, more consumers across the globe are gravitating towards nutritious diets and immunity boosting products to bolster healthier lifestyles. A recent report based on Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer: …
Dietitians Weigh in on Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods in Children’s Diets
Drinking just one soda could shorten your life by 12 minutes and eating one hot dog could claim an additional 36 minutes, according to a new study. These findings are even more unsettling on the …
Study: Plant-Based Meat Lacks Nutritional Components of Beef
A new study from Duke University has identified several chemical components in beef — some of which are important to human health — that are not present in plant-based substitutes, and vice versa. The study, …
Is Viome the Future of Food?
Viome has built an AI-driven platform that analyzes the interaction between food, a person’s microbiome, and human cells to develop precision nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. On April 15, The Food Institute presented …