Category: Nutrition

  • Sports nutrition group 1440 Foods receives “significant” backing from Bain Capital

    Sports nutrition group 1440 Foods receives “significant” backing from Bain Capital

    Share this article Pure Protein is one of the brands owned by 1440 Foods. Credit: LinkedIn / 1440 Foods US-based sports and active nutrition company 1440 Foods has secured investment from private-equity business Bain Capital. It was announced yesterday (13 December) both parties had signed “a definitive agreement” that will see Bain Capital own “a…

  • Are gummy supplements difficult to make?

    Are gummy supplements difficult to make?

    The delight we get from taking a gummy vitamin proves beyond doubt that nutritional supplementation can, in fact, be not just easy, but downright joyful, too. Alas, the process of making gummy supplements doesn’t quite elicit the same elation. Sure, their fun, fruity flavors and pillowy cartoon shapes call to mind child’s play, but as…

  • EatingWell’s Top 10 Food & Nutrition Trends for 2024

    EatingWell’s Top 10 Food & Nutrition Trends for 2024

    In 2023, we correctly predicted trends like spritzes, copycat recipes and adaptogen drinks to be all the rage. Meshing nutrition with the foods and activities you enjoy is especially important for your physical and mental health, which was rightfully prioritized over the past year. And in 2024, we’re expecting nothing less.  Focusing on your health…

  • Hypertension: Chia Seeds May Help Lower High Blood Pressure

    Hypertension: Chia Seeds May Help Lower High Blood Pressure

    Share on PinterestA new research review suggests that eating chia seeds may help lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of cancer. VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy United A new paper suggests chia seeds might possess nutritional traits that might aid blood pressure management and boast anti-inflammatory benefits. The paper adds to a growing body of research that…

  • Sweet Potatoes: The power-packed vegetable; know its nutritional benefits and potential side effects

    Sweet Potatoes: The power-packed vegetable; know its nutritional benefits and potential side effects

    Sweet potatoes, often praised for their nutritional profile and antioxidants, are a great source of vitamins for individuals. Are you also curious to know everything about sweet potatoes? This article tries to provide you with information about the nutritional profile, health benefits and potential side effects of this power-packed nutrient-dense root vegetable. Hyderabad: Sweet potatoes,…

  • Morning Extra: Holiday Puppies and Pet Nutrition

    Morning Extra: Holiday Puppies and Pet Nutrition

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  • New study advances understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health

    New study advances understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health

    A groundbreaking study led by David Berry and Alessandra Riva from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has significantly advanced our understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health. The study, published today in Nature Communications, reveals the extensive and diverse effects of inulin, a widely used…

  • SNAP recipients may struggle to meet dietary goals, especially in food deserts

    SNAP recipients may struggle to meet dietary goals, especially in food deserts

    Grocery shopper looking to buy fresh produce. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest nutrition program, helping 41 million participants afford “nutritious food essential to health and well-being.” But a new study from the University of Notre Dame found that SNAP participants in low-income households may not be able to meet the…

  • Lunches in GPPSD’s Nutrition Program more than doubles in recent years

    “We really do think it’s related to the cost of inflation, you know, grocery prices, utility costs, other inflationary pressures.” “We don’t spend too much time trying to identify root causes, we just want to spend (our) time and energy and resources on addressing the nature of the problem.” The Nutrition Program supplies a daily…

  • Impact of High Calorie/Low Nutrition Beverages on Health

    Impact of High Calorie/Low Nutrition Beverages on Health

    High calorie/low nutrition beverages, including soda, coffee drinks, sports and energy drinks, and fruit juices, are a common part of many people’s diets. However, these beverages can contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of chronic diseases. They are often high in sugar and contain ’empty calories’, meaning they provide little to no nutritional…