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Experts, food scientists shocked to see Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s as sponsors of nutrition conference
Food scientists and nutrition experts are angered and shocked to see the Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of India, a prestigious event that attracts experts and researchers from across the globe, accepting sponsorships from leading yet controversial companies in the food and beverage industry. Companies such as PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and Kellogg’s are known…
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Empowering Nutrition: Unveiling the Dynamics of Food Fortifying Agents Market
Chicago, Nov. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global food fortifying agents market refers to the market for substances added to food to enhance its nutritional content. Food fortifying agents are used to address nutrient deficiencies and improve the overall nutritional profile of food products. These agents may include vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that…
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The limits of nutritional supplements: they don’t cure or prevent ailments, nor are they harmless
On the shelves of a pharmacy, every bottle makes a promise: “Energy and vitality.” “Immunity.” “Prostate comfort.” Boxes of pills – or “nutritional supplements” – guarantee that they can reduce “oxidative damage” while boosting “sexual desire” and “fat burn.” A few feet away, on the shelves of a supermarket, the pattern is repeated: multivitamins, minerals…
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I’m an Anti-Diet RD, and Here Are 5 Ways I Improve My Own Overall Nutrition
After years of dieting and exposure to toxic diet culture, we tend to associate nutrient-rich foods with restrictive diets. Salads and other veggies are often a diet mainstay. But intuitive eating is all about ditching diets for good. While the practice is commonly misunderstood as an excuse to eat forbidden foods, all day and every…
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Poor nutrition leads to poor mental health
New research from the College of Public Health has shed light on the critical link between nutrition, mental health, and diabetes. Two literature reviews led by Professor Raedeh Basiri reveal that poor nutrition not only increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes but also adversely impacts mental health, particularly anxiety and depression. Mutually influential…
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Nutrition, shelter help gestating cows handle winter
Jeff DeYoung Winters can be brutal in the Midwest, and cattle producers need to have a plan in place to help gestating cows make it to calving time. Nutrition is a key component, says Julie Walker, Extension beef specialist with South Dakota State University. It’s a good idea to test feed quality before using it,…
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Kiggans, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to expand Medicare coverage
WASHINGTON, DC: Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced they have introduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 to expand Medicare coverage for medical nutrition plans and addressing health disparities. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the companion bill in the Senate. “As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I have seen…
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The Health Benefits of Fenugreek, According to Dietitians
SCIENTIFICALLY KNOWN AS Trigonella foenum-graecum, fenugreek is a herb that originally established itself in alternative and Chinese medicine for thousands of years. “One of the oldest-known medical documents, written around 1,500 B.C., reported its potential health benefits,” says Kim Yawitz, R.D. “Ancient medical practitioners used fenugreek to treat diabetes and to increase milk supply in…
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On Nutrition: Thanksgiving 2023
I texted my daughter, who lives two states away, to ask what she is most looking forward to when she comes home for Thanksgiving. “Cooking with you and drinking coffee in the kitchen and watching the Thanksgiving day parade,” she said without hestitation. “And not being at work…” We can do that! I replied. She…
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EDITORIAL | Senior nutrition program needs better controls
Opinion editor’s note: Editorials represent the opinions of the Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. ••• A legislative audit has once again found significant deficiencies in a statewide program. This time it is the Senior Nutrition Program, overseen by the Minnesota Board on Aging. The report by the Office of the…