Category: Nutrition

  • The future of wellness: nutrition and supplement trends to watch in 2025

    The future of wellness: nutrition and supplement trends to watch in 2025

    [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Advertisement As health-conscious consumers seek more effective ways to address nutritional gaps in their diets, supplements continue to gain popularity in Asia-Pacific. Consumers are increasingly selective about the quality of their supplements, choosing high-quality products backed by science. Beyond supporting one’s physical performance,…

  • Juggling life and nutrition: easy swaps for healthier meals on the go

    Juggling life and nutrition: easy swaps for healthier meals on the go

    Many of us are busy juggling kids, work, and school. Grabbing packaged snacks and meals is quick and convenient, but that may come at a cost. Many of these foods are ultra-processed, and eating too many can be bad for our health. As Consumer Reports says, finding easy, healthier options to put a meal on…

  • Frontiers | Advancing Nutrition through Natural Macromolecular Delivery Systems: Encapsulation and Controlled Release of Bioactive Compounds

    Frontiers | Advancing Nutrition through Natural Macromolecular Delivery Systems: Encapsulation and Controlled Release of Bioactive Compounds

    The growing demand for bioactive compounds in functional foods faces critical challenges in stability, bioavailability, and targeted delivery. Natural macromolecules (proteins, polysaccharides) have emerged as promising delivery vehicles due to their biocompatibility, tunable functionality, and sustainability. Recent advances in structural modification techniques (e.g., Maillard conjugation, enzymatic crosslinking) and novel processing methods (electrospinning, 3D printing) have…

  • Top chefs compete in cancer-fighting cooking challenge for National Nutrition Month

    Top chefs compete in cancer-fighting cooking challenge for National Nutrition Month

    Three top chefs faced off in Dallas Thursday morning in a “Chopped” style competition, creating fiber-packed, cancer-fighting dishes in celebration of National Nutrition Month. Hosted by the American Cancer Society, the event highlighted the powerful role nutrition plays in cancer prevention and treatment. Among the competitors were Jon Bonnell of Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine in…

  • Top North Texas chefs compete in cancer-fighting cooking challenge for National Nutrition Month

    Top North Texas chefs compete in cancer-fighting cooking challenge for National Nutrition Month

    Top North Texas chefs compete in cancer-fighting cooking challenge for National Nutrition Month – CBS Texas Watch CBS News Three top chefs faced off in Dallas Thursday morning in a “Chopped” style competition, creating fiber-packed, cancer-fighting dishes in celebration of National Nutrition Month. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications…

  • Rockefeller Foundation Commits US$100 Million to Serve 100 Million Children Nutritious School Meals

    5-year effort announced at Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Paris summit to expand support to more than a dozen countries worldwide and in the United States The Rockefeller Foundation and partners to strengthen countries’ food systems, while boosting nutrition and investment in locally and regeneratively sourced foods PARIS, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of…

  • Bureau of Nutrition Services | Louisiana Department of Health

    In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made…

  • Planning on Less Hiker Stink: Musings on Distance-Hiking Nutrition

    Planning on Less Hiker Stink: Musings on Distance-Hiking Nutrition

    Hiker-stink comes from hard work, polyester, and nutrition. That oh so familiar urine smell is ammonia buildup caused by an under-fueled body breaking down muscle protein to power itself. Even wool cannot overcome poor on-trail nutrition. We have a fear of ramen-bomb thru hikes. Visions of a continuous noodle trail stretching from Maine to Georgia…

  • AKDN participates in Paris Nutrition for Growth Summit

    AKDN participates in Paris Nutrition for Growth Summit

    Paris, France, 27 March 2025 – Malnutrition is one of the greatest threats to human development. It affects millions worldwide, particularly in regions facing poverty, conflict and the harshest effects of climate change – areas where the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is actively engaged. This week, AKDN is joining world leaders, policymakers and civil society…

  • UNICEF: Funding cuts threaten 14M children’s nutrition

    UNICEF: Funding cuts threaten 14M children’s nutrition

    2025-03-27T21:50:24+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ At least 14 million children are projected to lose access to essential nutrition services this year due to significant international funding cuts, placing millions at increased risk of severe malnutrition and death, UNICEF warned on Thursday. “Good nutrition is the foundation of child survival and…