For many, Oct. 31 is a time to delight in the classic indulgence in Halloween candy. But while these treats can be immediately rewarding, it is also important to recognize the nutritional and psychological implications of the holiday centered around an overload of sweets.  Unlike some headlines might suggest, the connotations of candy consumption are…

Last year, 17 million US households – or 12.8% – reported they struggled at some point in the year to provide enough food for all members of their families because of a lack of resources. This is statistically significantly higher than 13.5 million households – or 10.2% – that reported the same in 2021 and…

The new blend, named Sinergity, utilises the strain B. infantis​ LMG11588, shown through Nestle’s research​ to have the ability to efficiently absorb and metabolise HMOs, thereby producing key beneficial compounds for human health. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are a major component of human milk, associated with multiple health benefits including shaping a healthy infant gut microbiome, possibly supporting…

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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, was recognized today by a leading anti-childhood hunger advocacy organization for championing efforts to reach more children in need of nutrition assistance during the summer months. Share Our Strength’s Dine for No Kid Hungry Advisory Board honored Boozman and…

26 Oct 2023 — Nestlé has launched its new early-life nutrition formula, Sinergity. It’s a blend that incorporates a probiotic along with six human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), designed to foster tailored infant development. Probiotics play a crucial role in nurturing the gut microbiome and enhancing immunity. This is especially vital in infant development.  Likewise, HMOs,…

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On Oct. 24, SGA held their 10th meeting of the year. SGA members heard from Sodexo representatives, Anna Moore and Johanna Parker, regarding on-campus dining, nutrition and sustainability.  At the meeting, association members unanimously approved three Senate Bills (SB) and one Senate Resolution (SR) for further revision.  Moore and Parker explained to SGA senators what…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A perspective recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the unique role starchy vegetables play as a vital vehicle for essential nutrients. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans currently recommend that most adults consume five to six cups (or cup equivalents) of starchy vegetables each week to help meet their total vegetable…