Category: Nutrition

  • The Inflammatory Question: Red Meat Might Not Be So Bad for You After All

    The Inflammatory Question: Red Meat Might Not Be So Bad for You After All

    Research from the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center has revealed that red meat consumption may not be directly linked to inflammation, contrary to some prior studies. The team used cross-sectional data from older adults and found that after adjusting for BMI, there was no connection between red meat and inflammation markers. Dr. Alexis Wood emphasizes…

  • Commissioners Unveil $5M Investment With Camden County Center For Community Nutrition; Building Will be Named After Lawnside Mayor Mary Ann Wardlow

    Commissioners Unveil $5M Investment With Camden County Center For Community Nutrition; Building Will be Named After Lawnside Mayor Mary Ann Wardlow

    On November 6, 2023, the Board of Commissioners unveiled the Camden County Center for Community Nutrition, a $5 million project that aims to combat food insecurity in Camden County through the Meals on wheels program. The facility was created to expand upon the county’s growing need for home-delivered meals to residents. The new space is…

  • Ask the Expert: Vitamin Supplements

    Ask the Expert: Vitamin Supplements

    Though people often refer to vitamin supplements, it’s more accurate to call them dietary supplements. That’s because most of these supplements also include minerals such as iron and calcium in addition to vitamins, even if they are labeled as multivitamins. There are a variety of approaches used to make dietary supplements. These include isolation from…

  • Toronto Stocks Edge Lower; Else Nutrition Jumps on First Product Launch in U.K.

    Toronto Stocks Edge Lower; Else Nutrition Jumps on First Product Launch in U.K.

    By Adriano Marchese Canadian stocks were mildly lower in midday trading after a strong performance the prior week when the S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 5.8%. Most sectors were trending lower Monday, led by healthcare, real estate and tech. Among the gainers were staples, energy and communication services. At midday, Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index was down…

  • Danone enters new adult medical nutrition category in China

    As part of the company’s strategy to accelerate in adult medical nutrition, Danone launches its first products in the adult Foods for Special Medical Purposes (aFSMP) category in China Fortimel is designed to meet the nutritional needs of patients recovering after surgery or non-communicable diseases like cancer and stroke and complements Danone’s existing offering of…

  • 11 Best & Worst Sandwiches at Arby’s, According to Dietitians

    11 Best & Worst Sandwiches at Arby’s, According to Dietitians

    Brothers Forrest and Leroy Raffel opened Arby’s back in 1964 with the goal of serving up a fast-food option that was different than traditional hamburgers. The duo landed on the idea of offering roast beef sandwiches and built a successful franchise that’s been around for over half a century. Arby’s menu is filled with a…

  • IU Health launches a nutrition hub to serve food insecure Methodist hospital patients

    IU Health launches a nutrition hub to serve food insecure Methodist hospital patients

    The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Nutrition Hub at IU Health Methodist Hospital on Nov. 1, 2023. The program will initially serve the hospital’s patients but will expand to residents in the 46202 zip code in Indianapolis. Alex Li/WFYI A new program at IU Health Methodist Hospital hopes to address nutrition insecurity in downtown Indianapolis. …

  • 6 Coconut Water Benefits: Hydration, Nutrition, and More

    6 Coconut Water Benefits: Hydration, Nutrition, and More

    Coconut water is the sweet, nutty, and refreshing liquid in young coconuts. It’s packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help support muscle and nerve function and balance body fluids. Coconut water is perfect for replenishing fluids after a bout of diarrhea or vomiting, thanks to its high electrolyte content. It’s also a great beverage…

  • 10 Low-Calorie Foods That Will Keep You Feeling Full

    10 Low-Calorie Foods That Will Keep You Feeling Full

    Appetite-suppressant medications are popular these days, but certain foods can also help you feel full and suppress your appetite, namely those rich in protein or fiber. Feeling full and satisfied yet not overeating is important for overall health including weight management, energy, and focus. Low-calorie satiating foods can help achieve this. It’s important to note…

  • Else Nutrition Launches in U.K. in First Step Into Large European Market

    Else Nutrition Launches in U.K. in First Step Into Large European Market

    By Robb M. Stewart Else Nutrition has launched its plant-based dairy-alternative drink for toddlers in the U.K., marking its first push into the multi-billion-dollar European market. The partnership with U.K. distributors continues Else’s push to expand into international markets with its non-soy products. Else said the U.K. baby food market is valued at GBP960 million…