My 9-year-old grandson recently told me the bits of spinach in my tortellini soup were his “worst nightmare.” A bit over-dramatic, don’t you think? This same kid has no problem downing any sweet treat that comes his way, however. Why do kids have such a strong preference for sweets? We are born with it, say…

Magnesium is a mineral that’s involved in over 300 reactions in the body. It’s important for muscle contraction, heart rhythm, and energy production. Magnesium bisglycinate is a dietary supplement made of magnesium that’s chelated, or bound to, the amino acid (protein building block) glycine. It’s more readily absorbed in the intestines than other forms of…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), led by its new deputy commissioner, Jim Jones, is shifting its focus towards the increasing issue of nutrition-related chronic illnesses. Jones, who has only been in charge for a short time, has been proactive, emphasizing the importance of the safety of food chemicals in additives, preservatives, and packaging.…

Pet food company, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, has opened a new manufacturing plant in Tonganoxie, Kan., in celebration of their 75th anniversary. Located on more than 80 acres, the 365,000-square foot facility looks to increase the company’s production capacity for their canned pet food products with its “smart” design, which includes the following features: Artificial intelligence…

Phynova (Oxfordshire, UK) is partnering with the Oxford Brookes Center for Nutrition and Health (OxBCNH) to study the weight management and blood sugar health effects of Phynova’s Reducose ingredient when the ingredient is microencapsulated. The clinical trial is supported by a grant from UK government innovation agency Innovate UK as part of the Better Food…

“Toddler formula,” however, provides no nutritional benefits, according to a clinical publication from the American Academy of Pediatrics. These products are targeted to parents of children 6-36 months old. ExploreAAP releases new guidelines on preventing SIDS “The words toddler formula (are) misleading,” Jenelle Ferry, a neonatologist and director of feeding, nutrition and infant development at…

Gelita (Eberbach, Germany) is launching a pharmaceutical-grade gelatin Easyseal for reliable softgel seams and a new Peptendure collagen peptide. According to a press release from Gelita, Easyseal will reduce “leakers” for softgel manufacturers while having a lower processing costs and higher quality end products. Peptendure is designed for endurance sports, and is “changing the face…