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Category: Nutrition Science

Do You Really Need to be Concerned About Erythritol?

March 15, 2023March 27, 2024 by Kitty Broihier

A new study linked sugar substitute, erythritol, with cardiovascular events. Learn more about the study to help you consider erythritol in your diet.

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Updated Guidance for Infant & Toddler Foods

March 8, 2023March 7, 2023 by Kitty Broihier
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The Guiding Stars Scientific Advisory Panel has updated the guidance for infant & toddler foods.

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Food Allergy Labeling Expands to Sesame

February 8, 2023February 7, 2023 by Kitty Broihier
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The FDA added a ninth food to the “Big 8” food allergens: sesame. Learn more about food allergy labeling expanding to sesame and why.

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Benefits of a Dry January

January 11, 2023January 13, 2023 by Allison Stowell
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A month of abstaining from alcohol provides short and long term health benefits. Here are some benefits for partaking in “Dry January”.

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Five Things to Know About The National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

November 30, 2022November 29, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
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A White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health was held in September for the first time in over 50 years. The Conference coincided with the Biden Administration’s release of the National Strategy to improve our overall health and nutritional well-being. These are the goals of the Strategy that we think you should know about.

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The FDA Wants to Rewrite the Healthy Definition

October 12, 2022October 21, 2022 by Kitty Broihier

When it comes to packaged foods, the meaning of “healthy” as a general descriptor gets murky. We walk you through the FDA’s new proposed definition of “healthy food”.

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Fermented Food & Health

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
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The latest health science on fermented foods and which food and beverages deliver the most benefits.

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Eating for Eye Health

July 1, 2022August 5, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
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There is a wide variety of foods that can protect and support vision and eye health. Here’s what you need to know about how to eat right to support your sight.

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