It all started in 1983. Researcher Stephen D. Phinney and a team of other sports nutrition scientists published a paper detailing a “dramatic physiological adaptation” that resulted in endurance athletes utilizing fat as fuel for exercise, allowing their bodies to spare carbohydrates (in the form of both blood sugar and muscle glycogen) during training. This…

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — Glanbia Performance Nutrition is launching a new protein bar lineup for its think! brand: think! crispy squares. The bars are available in marshmallow crunch, chocolate crunch and toffee pretzel crunch flavors. The bars offer 15 grams of protein, 3 to 4 grams of sugar and 140 to 160 calories per serving.…

Some wellness influencers warn against consuming seed oils, blaming them for a range of health problems and characterizing them as toxic. Scientific studies consistently show otherwise. “There is abundant evidence suggesting that seed oils are not bad for you. If anything, they are good for you,” says Matti Marklund, PhD, MSE, an assistant professor in International Health. …

The packaging comprises monomaterial. Credit: Mondi. Packaging manufacturer Mondi has partnered with French pet food manufacturer Saga Nutrition to introduce recyclable packaging for Saga’s dry pet food products. The packaging solution is made from monomaterial instead of the previously used nonrecyclable multi-material plastic. The re/cycle FlexiBag is part of Mondi’s re/cycle portfolio and is designed…

By Student Contributor, Aldriany Payano, Alvernia University Pictured above: Alex and Lilly, the creative duo of Rise Up Nutrition, appear inside their healthy café in Berks County, which combines wellness, community, and culture. Photo courtesy of the Rise Up Team In the center of Berks County, where entrepreneurship, culture, and community come together, Latino-owned enterprises…

While exercising and eating well is not only important for staying healthy, research shows it may also give you an upper hand in the fight against cancer. The latest study funded by the Canadian Cancer Society followed people who were prescribed a 3-year exercise program after treatment for colorectal cancer. It found that those who…

FITCHBURG — They are dedicated individuals who wake up early, work with love and make sure every child in the district gets a meal and a warm smile. Yes, those are the amazing Nutrition Services staff members who are hard-working, kind-hearted, and tough as nails. They remember allergies, serve hundreds of meals in minutes, and…

A new project led by Dr. Joshua James and Professor Patrick Cai of the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, in collaboration with the John Innes Centre and the Earlham Institute, aims to harness engineering biology to boost global food security. Focusing on potatoes—a vital staple crop—the initiative will explore how to protect yields from climate-related threats…

Editor’s Note: Press Releases are provided to Yellow Scene. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole. Eligible Coloradans can receive a bonus when buying healthy foodsSNAP participants can get up to $60 per month on qualifying fruits and vegetables DENVER (June 5, 2025) — Coloradans receiving Supplemental Nutrition…