Powdered drink mixes that are widely promoted as “toddler milks” for older babies and children up to age 3 are unregulated, unnecessary and “nutritionally incomplete,” the American Academy of Pediatrics warned Friday. The drinks, which are touted to parents on TikTok, in television ads and on other sites, often contain added sugar and salt. The…

The National Zoo’s three resident pandas are scheduled to return to China by Dec. 7, leaving one of the most popular attractions in the nation’s capital without its iconic bears for the first time in over 20 years. The pandas are leaving the National Zoo due to the expiration of the cooperative breeding agreement with…

New research suggests making small changes to your diet is associated with a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. People who regularly eat red meat may have a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes later in life, according to a large study published on Thursday in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Those who often…

Long a staple in plant-based cooking, where it’s often the star ingredient in making satisfying non-dairy cheese sauces, nooch deserves a place in anyone’s pantry — not just vegans’. Nutritional yeast is beloved and widely used in recipes for its surprisingly cheesy, umami flavor, but its nutritional profile is a serious added perk and a…

CNN  —  Good parents want their baby to grow up strong and healthy. So, when Kelly Henchel’s child was close to reaching toddler age in 1998, she wanted to know more about this new toddler milk product. She reached out to a representative for one of the formula companies on whether it was worth the…

The Great Pumpkin Spice Taste Test It’s impossible to miss the onslaught of pumpkin spice products of every conceivable variety each fall. From the ever-popular PSL to pumpkin beer to pumpkin-scented candles (hell, there are even pumpkin spice treats for your dog), pumpkin spice and other autumnal seasonal flavors and scents found their way into…

Beverages marketed as toddler “formula” are unnecessary and some have questionable marketing practices, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. In recent years, the popularity of these formulas — referred to as Older Infant and Young Child Formulas (OIYCFs) — has risen significantly, according to research published in the journal Public…

NEW YORK, N.Y.– Alkaline Labs, a powerful and effective functional nutrition brand ushering a new era of attainable health and transparency in the supplement industry, launches with the brand’s first hero product, A.M. Greens. Through their innovative product launch, Alkaline Labs is committed to providing individuals with trusted, high-quality supplements designed to transform daily health…

Only 10% of American adults are eating the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. You read those numbers right – we’re drastically falling short of what we need. With those statistics, you’d think the “ask” of consuming one and a half 2 cup-equivalents of fruits and two 3 cup-equivalents of vegetables a day, as…

Stephanie McClendon, school nutrition manager at JC Booth Middle School, is the 2023 winner of the coveted Cheryl Calhoun Manager of the Year award. McClendon has been with the school district since 2015 and a manager at JC Booth since August 2021. In her brief period as a manager, she was named Rookie of the…