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Active nutrition is no longer for elite athletes. It has expanded to everyday consumers who demand high-quality and proven proteins, fibers, vitamins, minerals, and mobility-supporting ingredients. To learn about how industry caters to these demands, Nutrition Insight speaks to Balchem Human Nutrition and Health, Bioiberica, Cosun Protein, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Gnosis by Lesaffre, HTBA, Lactalis, Sensus, and Sirio Europe. Cosun Protein’s technical sales manager, Ricky van Beers, says the company’s Tendra Fava Bean Protein Isolate offers versatile solutions beyond traditional sports nutrition. “Our protein can be used in everyday formats like plant-based cheese, yogurt, and hybrid or plant-based meat alternatives, as…

My favorite part of Ayurveda is that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. Even when it comes to foods to avoid for a healthy gut, there’s not a set list for everyone. To learn about the foods you might want to remove from your grocery list, you’ll need to start by first understanding your dosha, or mind-body type.

Beverley Isherwood, PhD Strategy Leader, Infectious Diseases, Medicines Discovery Catapult, and Director of Pathways, PACE Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not a future problem; it is unfolding now. In 2019, almost five million deaths were directly attributed to or associated with AMR, more than were attributed to HIV/AIDS and malaria combined that same year.1 By 2050, it is expected that, without significant action, AMR will be associated with more than eight million deaths per year and will cost the world $100 trillion.2,3 If left unchecked, AMR stands to derail global progress, weakening healthcare and threatening economic productivity, global food supplies, and…

Need a quick bite to stave off the munchies in between meals? These easy snack recipes are here to help! These highly-rated snacks take just ten minutes to make. Plus they’ve earned four and five-star reviews from EatingWell readers, so you can rest assured that they’ll be delicious, too! Try options like our White Bean–Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers and our High-Protein Caesar Dip for a tasty snack you’ll want to make again and again. Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free! High-Protein Caesar Dip Photographer: Morgan…

Cinnamon’s antioxidants may protect cells, lower inflammation and reduce chronic disease risk.Around a teaspoon a day may help control blood sugar, boost insulin sensitivity and support heart health.Be mindful about consuming large doses or cinnamon supplements, as they can interact with medications and have negative health effects. Cinnamon isn’t just a cozy spice for your latte or oatmeal—it’s one of the oldest known spices, used for centuries for both flavor and potential health benefits. And according to dietitians, modern research is beginning to confirm what ancient traditions may have believed. “Cinnamon offers several health benefits thanks to its high antioxidant…

Deep Visual Proteomics helps researchers create spatial maps of protein expression in cancerous tumors.Image credit:© iStock, CIPhotosWhen Matthew Padula was diagnosed with a rare bladder cancer in 2020, he knew there was a challenging road ahead of him. As a researcher at the University of Technology Sydney, his first instinct was to read the literature. But there was little published information about his cancer type, signet cell adenocarcinoma.Padula realized this dearth of information presented a unique opportunity to contribute to the field and learn more about his own cancer. “Generat[ing] more data could add to the body of knowledge, while…

The study1 analyzed data from 28,248 cancer patients enrolled in South Africa’s Discovery Health Medical Scheme. All participants were part of the Vitality health promotion program, which tracked their physical activity through fitness devices, gym visits, and organized events.

Whether you’re a novice runner or a seasoned veteran, bruises on the shins can interfere with training or competition. Learning to identify the possible causes can help you avoid bruising and injury while running.Chronic Compartment SyndromeRunning causes impact stress that normally affects the tibia (shinbone). This is the large bone at the front of your shin that absorbs repetitive motion forces as your foot strikes the ground.Stress on your muscles from repeated exercise can put greater force on the tissue that fuses the tibialis muscle to the bone, causing pain and swelling, according to OrthoInfo. This is known as chronic…

Diet is a powerful tool in helping to reduce the risk of cognitive decline as we age.Foods like fatty fish, blueberries, eggs, walnuts and leafy green veggies top the list.Other lifestyle factors like staying connected to others and regular exercise can also help. What if choosing your next snack or dinner dish could help keep your mind sharp and vibrant for years to come? After age 55, it’s not just our joints that creak; our brains crave some extra TLC, too. The good news? Delicious food is on your side. Science highlights certain foods that deliver key nutrients that may…

I’ve had it with celebrities guilting consumers with wrong information about ultra-processed foods (UPF) and their potentially “killer” properties.The latest is UK physical health superstar Joe Wicks, who gained widespread fame during the Covid pandemic lockdowns, and is now set to launch an attack on the food and drink manufacturing industry. Wicks, along with UPF poster boy Chris van Tulleken, will take to the airwaves in a one-off Channel Four documentary, Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill, airing at 8pm on October 6. Credit where it’s due, the title’s a hoot. But that’s where my praise ends. As usual, UPF is…