Category: Nutrition

  • The surprising truth about the health benefits of snacking

    The surprising truth about the health benefits of snacking

    Peter Dazeley/Getty Images We are often told not to eat between meals, and there is a general perception that snacking is unhealthy. But, as usual when it comes to food, temptation prevails. Snacking is very common, and increasingly so. In the early 1970s, for example, US adults consumed about 18 per cent of their total…

  • KZ Provisioning Scores Major Partner to Level Up Athlete Nutrition

    KZ Provisioning Scores Major Partner to Level Up Athlete Nutrition

    Partnering with Aramark Sports & Entertainment will enable KZ Provisioning to expand its bespoke culinary services, fueling athletes’ performance and recovery with personalized, nutritious meals Consider it pro-level nourishment. Aramark, the food and beverage provider at stadiums and entertainment venues across North America, has partnered with the award-winning chef team behind KZ Provisioning to expand…

  • Do “wonder” apple cider vinegar gummies actually work?

    Do “wonder” apple cider vinegar gummies actually work?

    Weight loss, bloating, cravings, digestion, acne, face puffiness, energy—apple cider vinegar [ACV] gummies are said to help with all manner of things. Content creators on TikTok, often as part of paid partnerships with supplement brands, have been pushing apple cider vinegar gummies as a health food for the past year. Indeed, the terms “gummy,” “one…

  • 10 Protein Bars That Are Actually Unhealthy

    10 Protein Bars That Are Actually Unhealthy

    Protein bars are a popular choice for a quick post-workout snack, a convenient bite on the go, or a stand-in during a busy day when a full meal isn’t possible. They can fill nutritional gaps, curb hunger, and support health and fitness goals. However, not all protein bars live up to that promise, and some…

  • Macrostax Brings Custom Nutrition to Gyms & Studios

    Macrostax Brings Custom Nutrition to Gyms & Studios

    With Macrostax, fitness brands can drive additional revenue by providing their members with customized nutrition plans As a gym owner or trainer, you get the question, “How should I fuel my body to hit my goals” multiple times per week. With the consumer shift from looking to simply be fit to seeking overall health and…

  • Post-Helene, Patients Who Rely on IV Nutrition Face Severe Shortages

    Post-Helene, Patients Who Rely on IV Nutrition Face Severe Shortages

    Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina last month, wrecked a Baxter International factory that produced 60 percent of the country’s IV fluids, according to the American Hospital Association. The company is rationing its products, and some hospitals have delayed or canceled surgeries that require large amounts of IV hydration. Among the worst-hit patients are those…

  • Silk® Brings Taste and Nutrition to Kids with the Introduction of NEW Silk Kids, a Kid-Friendly Oatmilk Blend

    America’s #1 plant-based beverage brand1 developed Silk® Kids plant-based drink with pediatricians for kids ages 5 and up. LOUISVILLE, Colo., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly three in four parents who purchase plant-based beverages are interested in purchasing plant-based options specifically for their kids2, but finding a plant-based milk with a taste kids love and nutrition parents want…

  • Optimum Nutrition Raises the Bar with the Launch of New Flavors Across the Brand’s Portfolio

    The world’s #1 sports nutrition brand1 continues to dominate the category with innovative flavor offerings DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Optimum Nutrition, the world’s #1 sports nutrition brand1 and part of Glanbia Performance Nutrition, announced today six new flavors across the brand’s Gold Standard 100% Whey, Gold Standard Protein Shake, AMIN.O. ENERGY and Creatine Powder…

  • This fruit packs the most protein — almost as much as an egg

    This fruit packs the most protein — almost as much as an egg

    Protein can help keep you fuller for longer, build muscle, lose weight, and more. But what if you could get all those benefits from a fruit, too? While most people think that protein mostly comes from animal products, there are some fruits that contain almost as much. (In fact, there’s one in particular that delivers…

  • Cornell Nutrition Conference

    Cornell Nutrition Conference

    Successful Conference … Presents the latest research and nutrition insights PUBLISHED ON October 29, 2024 In a breakfast presentation sponsored by Selko, Lance Baumgard, PhD ‘02, Iowa State University, summarized at the Cornell Nutrition Conference how healthy cows employed glucose-sparing mechanisms and how immune activation disrupted whole-body bioenergetics. (Courtesy photo) EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Over…