High school health classes often consist of a series of awkward lessons about STDs, drugs, and alcohol. Rarely do these classes teach students anything about another critical component of their health — nutrition. This lack of nutrition education is especially dangerous to student athletes who need to fuel their bodies properly to protect themselves from…

High school health classes often consist of a series of awkward lessons about STDs, drugs, and alcohol. Rarely do these classes teach students anything about another critical component of their health — nutrition. This lack of nutrition education is especially dangerous to student athletes who need to fuel their bodies properly to protect themselves from…

Over the years, sports nutrition has evolved hugely – from drinks and gels to chews and bars, with new compositions and ingredients designed to give your performance an edge. With so many options, it can be impossible to know what to choose – or even if it’s something you need to spend your money on.…

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Brewing food security: Transforming food waste into sustainable nutrition Food scientists turn byproducts into high-protein snacks with fermentation February 6, 2025 – by Ashley Vargo As a food scientist, Reza Ovissipour, Ph.D., knows that one industry’s waste can be another’s solution to feeding a growing population — once you perfect the fermentation process. In his lab at…

CPG industry veteran David Jacobs has joined Mars Inc. as vice president of marketing for Mars Food & Nutrition North America. In his new role, Jacobs will lead strategies to drive penetration and accelerate growth in the rice and ready meal categories in the U.S. and Canada. He will oversee growth plans for Ben’s Original…

SOMERSET, N.J., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cepham, a leader in nutraceutical innovation, has introduced its Life Phases and Stages Blends (LPAS Blends), a new line of scientifically formulated ingredient blends designed to address nutritional needs at critical life milestones. The LPAS Blends offer dietary supplement companies pre-formulated solutions tailored to specific phases of…

Abstract Healthy eating habits are critical to the health and well-being of future generations. Many people worldwide do not receive enough vitamins and minerals due to malnutrition To eliminate these, it is necessary to determine the factors that support people’s healthy eating habits. This study was conducted to determine the factors that affect healthy eating…

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for centuries. Honey is a sweet substance made by bees that has many culinary and health uses. Turmeric and honey both have compounds that can help reduce inflammation. Some studies suggest they may help with metabolism and weight loss. However, the evidence…

The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated a vast landscape of misinformation about many topics, science and health chief among them. Since then, information overload continues unabated, and many people are rightfully confused by an onslaught of conflicting health information. Even expert advice is often contradictory. On top of that, people sometimes deliberately distort research findings to promote a certain agenda. For example, trisodium…