Category: Nutrition

  • Pike Pioneer Nutrition Center to close

    Pike Pioneer Nutrition Center to close

    The Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging located in Kirksville, Mo., notified the Pike Pioneer Nutrition Center that NMAAA would no longer receive funding from their agency. After serving Pike County for 40 years, PICO located at 521 Georgia St. in Louisiana, said it would be closing its doors at the end of November.

  • FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Crunchy Cheesy Snacks We’re Loving Now

    FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Crunchy Cheesy Snacks We’re Loving Now

    NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — We love the savory, salty crunch of a Cheez-It, really any type of carb-y cheesy snack that just hits the spot. But we don’t love what these ultra-processed foods can bring to the table – an increase in anxiety, depression, inflammation, heart disease, certain types of cancer and more. We’re sharing…

  • Nutrition label will not be mandatory on food in France, Health Minister says

    Nutrition label will not be mandatory on food in France, Health Minister says

    1,400 companies have signed up to the rating scheme The Nutri-Score is used in several European countriesMarkus Mainka/Shutterstock The Nutri-Score nutrition label will not be made compulsory for food manufacturers in France, the country’s health minister said on Wednesday, November 13.  Geneviève Darrieussecq, speaking on France Info, said 1,400 were using the system, first introduced…

  • Aging: What role might ultra-processed foods play?

    Aging: What role might ultra-processed foods play?

    Share on PinterestUltra-processed food consumption may influence how fast we age. Image credit: KARIM SAHIB/Getty Images. Ultra-processed foods have been associated with poor nutritional quality and potential health risks. Now, a new study suggests that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is also associated with a significant acceleration in biological aging, which may lead to chronic…

  • Blogger who starved newborn son to death has jail sentence increased

    Blogger who starved newborn son to death has jail sentence increased

    Maxim Lyutyi and Oxana Mironova failed to properly feed their baby Cosmos The newborn died from ‘pneumonia and emaciation’ a few weeks after birth   By PERKIN AMALARAJ Published: 10:02 EST, 13 November 2024 | Updated: 10:26 EST, 13 November 2024

  • Retailer-Backed Nutrition Coaching

    Retailer-Backed Nutrition Coaching

    Earlier this year chain retailer Meijer kicked off the New Year with a focus on wellness by launching a virtual personalized nutrition coaching service, available to Michigan residents. This offering, led by Meijer’s registered dietitians, aims to help customers achieve health goals through customized nutritional guidance. The program starts with a free 15-minute introductory session,…

  • Pet Nutrition & Beyond: How to leverage formulation software

    Pet Nutrition & Beyond: How to leverage formulation software

    Register Here In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, businesses in the pet food industry are under increasing pressure to meet growing demands for nutritional transparency, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. As consumer expectations rise and regulations tighten, companies must look beyond traditional nutrition formulation and embrace a more comprehensive approach. In this exclusive webinar, Ian Mealey, product marketing director…

  • EU announces €65 million pledge to support Ukraine’s school nutrition reform

    EU announces €65 million pledge to support Ukraine’s school nutrition reform

    On 12 November, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova announced a €65 million pledge to support Ukraine’s school nutrition reform at the European Regional School Meals Summit, hosted by Kyiv, Ukraine. The event brought together government representatives and international partners such as the World Food Programme and UNICEF Ukraine to discuss the future of school…

  • Can drinking supplement-infused coffee help with weight loss?

    Can drinking supplement-infused coffee help with weight loss?

    The coffee loophole diet might be one of the most eccentric TikTok trends to hit your feed as of late. Social media users claim that drinking supplement-infused coffee within seven seconds of feeling hungry can help curb your appetite, making you feel full when you actually aren’t. The end result, according to devotees, is that…

  • Does Creatine Interact With Any Medications or Supplements? Here’s What a Dietitian Says

    Does Creatine Interact With Any Medications or Supplements? Here’s What a Dietitian Says

    Creatine is a dietary supplement that’s commonly used to enhance exercise performance and improve body composition. Though creatine is considered one of the safest and most well-researched dietary supplements, some people may wonder if creatine is linked to any health concerns or triggers side effects.  Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that’s found in your…