Category: Nutrition

  • Nektium refines botanicals for healthy aging assortment

    At SupplySide West 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, we spoke with Janae Kuc, the senior marketing manager, beverage at Ingredion and Gabriel Pereira, the senior manager, business development at Kerr by Ingredion. Kuc detailed the fortified beverages, including a lemon juice concentrate beverage leveraging… Read More

  • Prevalence of Vitamin A Deficiency in Children Aged 6 to 17 Years — Western and Central Rural Areas, China, 2012–2021

    Vitamin A is critical for the growth, development, visual function, and immune response of children, as along with other physiological processes (1). It is a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness and significantly contributes to both child morbidity and mortality (2). A World Health Organization (WHO) report from 2009 revealed that vitamin A deficiency (VAD)…

  • The Reason for Exercise, by Charlyn Fargo

    If what you eat matters more than how much you exercise when it comes to weight loss, do you still need to exercise? Absolutely. Even if the scale doesn’t budge, you’ll feel better, live longer and be happier. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition reminds us that, for children and adults, the foods…

  • COSMOS Study Highlights the Role of Daily Multivitamins in Preserving Memory and Slowing Cognitive Aging

    Overview of the COSMOS Study The COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) is a large-scale, nationwide, randomized trial that rigorously tested the effects of cocoa extract and multivitamin supplements. The study, which is published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, involved over 5,000 participants aged 60 and older and was led by researchers…

  • Heading into 2024, an update on nutrition, child hunger, and access to school meals

    Students at this elementary school in Durham pick up breakfast on the way to the classroom. Mebane Rash/EducationNC Upcoming N.C. Child Hunger Leaders Conference The Carolina Hunger Initiative is hosting the N.C. Child Hunger Leaders Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill.…

  • The Government Wants to Help You Build a Better Sandwich

    Key Takeaways Sandwiches are a staple meal for many, but they’re not always made with the most nutritious ingredients. The typical American diet lacks whole grains, produce, and other nutrient-dense foods. To work on bridging nutritional gaps, the USDA has created a tool to help you build a healthier sandwich. What you eat is one…

  • The Remarkable Benefits of Breastfeeding for Babies and Mothers

    The Unrivaled Nutritional Advantages of Breast Milk Breast milk is often referred to as ‘liquid gold’ for its unparalleled nutritional composition. It is loaded with all the essential nutrients a baby needs for optimal growth and development. More than just a source of nutrition, breast milk also contains antibodies that fortify the baby’s immune system,…

  • Consuming More Plant Protein May Aid Healthier Aging In Women

    Dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in midlife plays an important role in the promotion of healthy aging and in maintaining favorable health at older ages © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes | LinkTr.ee A new study has found that women who eat more protein from plant-based sources develop fewer chronic diseases and…

  • AI-driven nutritional assessment of seed mixtures enhances sustainable farming practices

    <div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2024/ai-driven-nutritional.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2024/ai-driven-nutritional.jpg" data-sub-html="The 11 cereal and legume cultivated varieties of seeds. Credit: Plant Phenomics“> The 11 cereal and legume cultivated varieties of seeds. Credit: Plant Phenomics Cultivating seed mixtures for local pastures is an age-old method to produce cost-effective and balanced animal feed, enhancing agricultural autonomy and environmental friendliness in line with evolving European…

  • Hill Lemon/Galgal: Nutrition, Health Benefits, Uses, Side Effects and Recipe

    Hill Lemon/Galgal: Nutrition, Health Benefits, Uses, Side Effects and Recipe Home Health Library Hill Lemon/Galgal: Nutrition, Health Benefits, Uses, Side Effects and Recipe Nestled in the serene Himalayas region, Himalayan Lemon, also known as citrus jambhiri, hill lemon, rough lemon or Galgal is native to Uttarakhand, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and hilly regions of  Nepal. The…