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No Magic Diet, by Charlyn Fargo
This is the season when we turn to that magic diet that will help us drop those unwelcome COVID-19 and holiday pounds. There is no shortage of headlines guaranteeing success to anyone who follows the latest diet. Some, such as the Mediterranean or the DASH diet, are well balanced and sensible. Others, especially those that…
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NutraCast: Bloodwork, questionnaires and AI: The winning formula for precision nutrition?
Bioniq leverages a patented algorithm based on blood test data from more than 40,000 people across 4 million biochemical data points to create a tailored supplement regime. GO formulas include up to 34 components with up to 10 million possible combinations. “At Bioniq, I think what we’re doing is taking all that guesswork out of…
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Burns Pet Nutrition acquired by Assis Pet Care
Based in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Burns Pet Nutrition produces dry and wet dog food products as well as its recently introduced range of products for cats. Its products are available in more than 6,000 stockists and can be found as far afield as Hong Kong and Portugal. Commenting on the sale, founder John Burns said: “After…
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Nutritional Modulation of Periodontal Diseases: A Narrative Review of Recent Evidence
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AminoLabs plant protein blend aims to optimise taste, texture and nutrition
The Belgian makers of sport nutrition solutions claim to have created an ingredient to solve all the key issues holding back the plant protein market today. “Looking at the market of plant based proteins in Europe, it’s still behind the US market,” asserts the firm’s commercial director Gert Gaukema. “And looking at the reasons why…
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Burns Pet Nutrition acquired by Assisi Pet Care
Based in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Burns Pet Nutrition produces dry and wet dog food products as well as its recently introduced range of products for cats. Its products are available in more than 6,000 stockists and can be found as far afield as Hong Kong and Portugal. Commenting on the sale, founder John Burns said: “After…
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Assisi Group buys Burns Pet Nutrition following PE investment
Assisi Pet Care Group has made its first acquisition since receiving US private equity investment earlier this year, with the buyout of UK-based Burns Pet Nutrition. The Burns brand of petfood primarily produces quality dry and wet dogfood products, as well as its recently introduced range of products for cats. Burns was founded 30 years…
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Teachers are changemakers: Child nutrition in Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan, a group of newly minted “champion preschool teachers” received awards at the end of their training and mentorship program, supported by Mercy Corps. At a conference on improving children’s health and access to food, they were learning and sharing ways to implement more nutritional approaches for preschoolers, so the teachers could help increase…
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Kroger Partners With Soda Health in Nutritional Push
Kroger has teamed with Soda Health to give consumers greater access to pharmacy and nutrition services. The companies’ “Smart Benefits” partnership combines Kroger Health’s services with Soda Health’s “&more” platform and is open to participating Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and employer benefits program recipients, per a Thursday (Dec. 7) press release. “The Smart Benefits program within Soda Health’s &more platform…
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Plano Police Department Promotes Well-Being with Mental Health and Nutrition Awareness Program
The Plano Police Department is taking a proactive stance in the community by hosting its upcoming Mental Health Resource Awareness Program. To shed light on the often-overlooked connection between nutrition and mental health, the department has arranged for a series of speakers to address the topic, as per the Plano Texas Police Department. Set for…