(No Ratings Yet)Protein is acclaimed within the consumer health world for everything from building muscle to preventing weight gain. The $6.6 billion protein supplement industry offers an array of products in the form of powders, bars, and shakes that allow consumers to easily exceed recommended protein intakes. Now, for the first time in history, the Dietary Guidelines…
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(No Ratings Yet)In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are diving into the history and health benefits of the most romantic food we could think of – CHOCOLATE! History Indigenous to Central and South America, chocolate is historically revered for its flavor and health properties. Archaeological evidence shows ancient people cultivated and consumed chocolate as long ago as…
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(No Ratings Yet)Clean label claims on food packages are gaining popularity as consumer interest in healthy, environment-friendly food continues to grow. Last week we explored the meaning and validity of “organic” and “natural” label claims, and, in this post, we continue to dig into other clean claims commonly seen on food packages in grocery stores. Cage-free &…
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(No Ratings Yet)Expanding consumer interest in healthy, environment-friendly food made from natural, chemical-free ingredients spurred a “clean label” movement within the food industry. Clean label claims, such as “organic,” “-free” terms (i.e., GMO-, antibiotic-, hormone-, or cage-free), “pasture raised,” and “sustainable,” are growing rapidly across grocery store aisles. In fact, one in ten new products launched in…
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(No Ratings Yet)Diet trends change rapidly, with many promoting unrealistic eating habits or promising miracle results. Feast on what you want and still loose weight! Juice cleanse to detoxify your liver and boost your metabolism! Eat like a caveman! As many frustrated dieters can attest, deciphering the truth behind diet claims is challenging; adhering to a new…
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(No Ratings Yet)The coming of the New Year spurs a psychological phenomenon known as “the fresh start effect,” which causes us to experience a renewed sense of commitment to pursuing goals. Unfortunately, nearly 80% of people who make resolutions allow them to fall by the wayside, and they experience feelings of low self-esteem as result. This year,…
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(No Ratings Yet)Refined sugar is now recognized as a major culprit for obesity and chronic disease in the United States and across the globe. The industrialization of the food system led to a dietary transition away from fruits and vegetables towards processed foods high in calories, saturated fat, salt, and sugar. In the 1980s, the low-fat movement…
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(No Ratings Yet)Flip through any lifestyle magazine, scroll through a foodie’s Instagram account, or peruse the health food aisle of your grocery store and you are bound to find ingredients touted as superfoods. Some of these ingredients will sound exotic (i.e., goji, maca, spirulina), while others more familiar (i.e., kale, coconut, flaxseed). The term superfood refers to…
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(No Ratings Yet)Dietary supplements are intended to provide nutrients that may not otherwise be consumed in adequate amounts in our daily diets. Supplements can contain a wide variety of substances, including vitamins, minerals, fiber, fats, protein, and herbs, among others. Half of American adults take a dietary supplement daily with the hope of supporting optimal health and…
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(No Ratings Yet)It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the mountains of delicious (and calorie-dense) food at Thanksgiving. Temptations of creamy mashed potatoes, gooey pecan pie, and holiday cocktails make it seem impossible to be disciplined about your healthy eating habits. So how can you enjoy yourself without completely sabotaging your diet? Checkout our nutrition tips for cutting…
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