A federal nutrition program for low-income moms and babies now includes canned fish and beans, whole grains such as quinoa and cornmeal, and more money for fruits and vegetables. Theda Simpson, a former participant in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children from Metcalfe County, said she relied on the funds…

Missed periods, hot flashes, mood swings—yep, that’s the typical perimenopause checklist. But guess what? There’s a whole bunch of sneaky symptoms no one talks about. If you’ve found yourself dealing with any of these, you’re not imagining things—and you’re definitely not alone. ✨ Suddenly you’re allergic to everything: Foods, pollen, even your favourite lotion—your immune…

The benefits and daily hacks of apple cider vinegar are all over TikTok right now. If you’re on that side of the internet, it’s hard to scroll without seeing something about apple cider vinegar. That got us to wondering whether all the hype surrounding it is true or if it’s just a bunch of exaggerated…

The end of 2024 is coming up fast. Have you seen the results you’ve wanted on your fitness journey? If you’ve been exercising but seeing limited results, there’s a chance some of your habits are holding you back. A few simple changes can help you avoid weight cycling, which is when you gain weight right after…

The 44th session of the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Nutrition and Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU44) finalized work on new General Principles for the Establishment of NRVs-R For Persons Aged 6 – 36 Months; a first set of NRV-Rs for that population group; a stepwise approach to develop new NRV-Rs; editorial amendments to the infant formula on energy…

A St. Louis jury handed Abbott Laboratories a win Thursday, deciding that Abbott, another company and a hospital were not liable after a boy consumed the companies’ cow’s milk-based products for premature infants and became severely ill. The decision marked the first victory for north suburban-based Abbott Laboratories and Indiana-based Mead Johnson Nutrition in their…

Time-restricted eating, reducing the number of meals eaten in a day, and getting more calories earlier in the day all seem to be effective weight-loss strategies, according to a new systematic review published today. Scientists at the University of Bond, Australia, brought together and reanalyzed data from 29 previous clinical trials of those three dietary…

Optimum Nutrition is giving consumers new options across four of its product lines—Gold Standard 100% Whey, Gold Standard Protein Shakes, Amin.O. Energy and Creatine Powder.  The brand, which is part of the Glanbia Performance Nutrition family, is showcasing several new flavors joining the lines, which include a popular Girl Scout Cookie-inspired option, among other fruit-inspired…