Nutrition 101 Video Series: How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label
October 19, 2022
Did you know that the Nutrition Facts label has only been required on food and beverage packaging in the U.S. since 1990? This information can help us make healthier…
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Getting Personal: How Much Sodium Do We Need?
April 7, 2022
In the field of nutrition, one thing is clear: There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to a healthy, maintainable eating pattern. Our genetics and environment play significant roles in how our…
Food and Inflammation Series: Is Dairy Inflammatory?
March 10, 2022
What we eat has long been known to impact our health, and a wealth of research suggests that our eating patterns impact our risk for diet-related chronic diseases. More recently,…
Gut Check: Postbiotics and the Microbiome
February 4, 2022
Over the past few years, there’s been a wave of research and news surrounding the impact of what we eat on our gut microbiome and digestive health. From Greek yogurt…
Food and Inflammation Series: Is Gluten Inflammatory?
January 21, 2022
What we eat has long been recognized to impact our health – most notably, our risk for diet-related chronic diseases. More recently, the conversation surrounding how dietary choices are related…
Probiotics Are Popping Up Everywhere: Here’s What You Need To Know
April 30, 2021
Improving and maintaining our health through our food choices has always been a topic of interest for many people, and at no point in recent history has this interest come…
Five Specialty Culinary Oils: Their Health Benefits and How To Use Them
April 14, 2021
The first article in our two-part series on culinary oils covered different types of popular cooking oils. Many popular oils have great utility in the kitchen due to their wide…
What is Vitamin C?
February 5, 2021
Highlights Vitamin C is found in many foods and beverages, and can also be consumed as a dietary supplement. A variety of fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C, including citrus…
IFIC Survey: Consumer Viewpoints and Purchasing Behaviors Regarding Plant and Animal Protein
January 26, 2021
Download the Survey Results Here Highlights Most people try to eat protein at dinner and lunch; far fewer do so when eating snacks and desserts. Taste, type of protein, healthfulness…
New Dietary Guidelines Aim To Make Every Bite Count
January 8, 2021
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) were unveiled in late December of 2020, the culmination of years of research, scientific review, public involvement and U.S. government approval. This release…