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Fighting Fatigue: Nutrition Strategies for the Playoff Push
Herbalife is the sports nutrition and presenting partner for the LA Galaxy. Herbalife Dietitians work closely with the LA Galaxy technical staff to make sure we are maximizing their nutrition to support performance goals. As the soccer playoff season approaches, the demands on your body and mind are at an all-time high. This time not…
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Boosting the nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae with biotechnology
A rapid increase in the global population has many concerned about a potential “protein crisis,” where the supply of protein will be unable to meet rising demand. Fishmeal is the most common protein source that supports the production of livestock and aquaculture products, which are key protein sources for human consumption. However, global shortage of…
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A Recipe for Better Obesity Care: Integrating GLP-1s with Food as Medicine
GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Wegovy and Ozempic, have taken center stage in obesity and diabetes treatment, praised for their ability to curb appetite, reduce “food noise,” and slow digestion for dramatic weight loss results. While these medications play a strong role in chronic disease management, they’re no replacement for healthy nutrition. Food itself is one…
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Expediting Screenings for Nutrition, Safety & Mental Health in Pediatrics
Photo Credit: Drazen Zigic Switching from paper to tablets may improve pediatric screenings for health-related social needs such as nutrition and caregiver mental health concerns. Findings published in Pediatrics highlight the benefits of shifting from paper-based screening for health-related social needs (HRSN)/caregiver mental health concerns (CMHC) to tablet-based screening. Michelle C. Gorecki, MD, MPH, and…
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Persona™ Nutrition Launches White-Labeling Service for Brands Looking to Expand into the Personalized Nutrition Subscription Market
New Offering Provides Cost-Effective, Turnkey Solutions SNOQUALMIE, Wash., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Persona™ Nutrition, a pioneer in subscription-based personalized vitamins and supplements, today launches its white-labeling service for emerging or established businesses and personalities looking to enter the personalized nutrition sector. With over 20 years of direct-to-consumer nutrition expertise, this new business-to-business offering is…
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Prinova highlights functional food and nutrition ‘mega trends’ at Fi Europe
Prinova has announced that it will be attending this year’s Fi Europe — a key event in the nutraceutical and functional food industries. During the past year, Prinova’s bespoke market research has identified the major consumer trends that are shaping the future of food and nutrition. At the event, the premix expert will showcase a…
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Nutritional sciences researchers receive funds from McCormick Science Institute
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Researchers from the Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science at Penn State have recently received $420,000 in funding from the McCormick Science Institute (MSI) to study the use of herbs and spices in school lunch recipes over the next two years. Kristina Petersen, associate professor of nutritional sciences, and Travis…
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Dietitians Agree, Vitamin E May The Secret to Healthier Hair
As an antioxidant, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) has long been shown to neutralize those pesky free radicals that damage our cells. It also reduces oxidative stress and potentially lowers the risk of chronic disease. This vitamin also is important for keeping skin supple and moisturized and helps provide natural UV protection. Thanks to its benefits, vitamin…
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Warrior diet: A new approach to intermittent fasting for weight loss
The warrior diet is a unique intermittent fasting approach, where a 20 hour fast is followed by a four hour eating window. The warrior diet, a unique intermittent fasting approach, has gained popularity for its promise of rapid weight loss and improved metabolic health. This diet features a 20-hour fast followed by a 4-hour eating…
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Is oat milk good for you? Here’s how it compares to regular milk.
The dairy aisle can be intimidating these days: Aside from regular cow’s milk, there are endless dairy-free choices that offer varying benefits and tastes. The global oat milk industry was valued at more than $1.5 billion last year, according to data from market research firm Future Market Insights. That number is only expected to grow:…