26 Oct 2023 — Nestlé has launched its new early-life nutrition formula, Sinergity. It’s a blend that incorporates a probiotic along with six human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), designed to foster tailored infant development. Probiotics play a crucial role in nurturing the gut microbiome and enhancing immunity. This is especially vital in infant development.  Likewise, HMOs,…

On Oct. 24, SGA held their 10th meeting of the year. SGA members heard from Sodexo representatives, Anna Moore and Johanna Parker, regarding on-campus dining, nutrition and sustainability.  At the meeting, association members unanimously approved three Senate Bills (SB) and one Senate Resolution (SR) for further revision.  Moore and Parker explained to SGA senators what…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A perspective recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the unique role starchy vegetables play as a vital vehicle for essential nutrients. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans currently recommend that most adults consume five to six cups (or cup equivalents) of starchy vegetables each week to help meet their total vegetable…

My husband’s sweet tooth is undeniable. Not only does he reach for something sweet after dinner every night, but he almost always does after lunch, too. And if I’m painting the full picture here, if we have cinnamon-raisin bread or muffins around, he’ll grab that for “second breakfast.”  His sweet tooth is not doing him…

Vitamin B12 plays a critical role in various health aspects of the body, from nerve function to cell metabolism. Historically, however, the nutrient has been hard to obtain outside of animal-based meat, fish and dairy products. Rising food insecurity globally as well as growing consumer demand for cleaner diets has led some to seek new…

Credit: Erika Varga, Pixabay Are eggs good for you? Scientists have been studying this divisive question for years. Some have found that egg intake increases LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and inflammatory markers associated with heart disease and diabetes, while others have highlighted the benefits of egg consumption thanks to their nutritional density. Catherine J. Andersen,…

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Handing out non-candy Halloween treats doesn’t mean you’re a scrooge – ! – it can actually be a fun way to celebrate the holiday that also gets kids moving, creating and playing. Whether Halloween means block parties, school events or door-to-door Trick-or-Treating for you and your family, try these Halloween treats…

A recent clinical study from the American Academy of Pediatrics throws the value of toddler formulas into question. Researchers claim these formulas, marketed to children 12 to 36 months old, are not nutritionally advantageous and may actually be unhealthy for your child. Toddler formulas, which are commonly labeled as “transitional formulas,” “weaning formulas” or “follow-up…

The Citizen staff Kelly Springer has announced that her nutrition practice, Kelly’s Choice, will move to the new Skaneateles-SkanWorks coworking space. Started by Springer in Skaneateles more than a decade ago, Kelly’s Choice has more than 50 dietitians across the nation, providing nutrition education to individuals, families and workplaces. She is also a spokesperson for…