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Nutrition professionals significantly influence consumer choices, and recent research looks at how perceptions of plant-based dairy alternatives shape their inclusion in a healthy diet. We speak to the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) to learn about challenges and opportunities in this space. The study examined 259 various Spanish nutrition professionals. It shows that they often misunderstand the nutrient value of plant-based dairy alternatives due to their highly variable nutrient profiles, inconsistent fortification levels, and reliance on food-based dietary guidelines.Their own habits can shape their advice, and they may exclude children and older adults from consuming plant-based dairy alternatives, the study…
Nutrition professionals significantly influence consumer choices, and recent research looks at how perceptions of plant-based dairy alternatives shape their inclusion in a healthy diet. We speak to the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) to learn about challenges and opportunities in this space. The study examined 259 various Spanish nutrition professionals. It shows that they often misunderstand the nutrient value of plant-based dairy alternatives due to their highly variable nutrient profiles, inconsistent fortification levels, and reliance on food-based dietary guidelines.Their own habits can shape their advice, and they may exclude children and older adults from consuming plant-based dairy alternatives, the study…
Foods to Avoid After Wisdom Tooth RemovalTo help yourself make a full recovery, see this list of foods that you’ll generally want to avoid after wisdom tooth removal.Spicy FoodsLove a kick of hot sauce in your dishes? Sorry, but in recovery mode, you’ll want to skip spicy foods that can irritate the extraction site, according to the UWSD.Some spicy foods to steer clear of during the first three-or-so days of your recovery include:Hot sauceSpicy peppers like chilies or jalapenosSpicy curriesAcidic Foods and DrinksSimilarly, it’s best to avoid high-acid foods and drinks in the first few days following your surgery, as…
Key takeawaysNew Unilever study links skin microbiome composition to visible signs of ageing.Individuals with younger-looking skin had more resilient microbial communities.Use of retinyl propionate improved skin appearance and microbiome profile.Findings could influence future anti-ageing skincare formulations.Scientists at Unilever have uncovered new evidence that the bacteria living on our skin is associated with how old we look.The research, recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology, compared individuals of the same chronological age but with visibly different ageing profiles. It found that those who experienced delayed signs of ageing had a more resilient and stable microbial community on their skin.Microbiome resilience…
Key takeawaysNew Unilever study links skin microbiome composition to visible signs of ageing.Individuals with younger-looking skin had more resilient microbial communities.Use of retinyl propionate improved skin appearance and microbiome profile.Findings could influence future anti-ageing skincare formulations.Scientists at Unilever have uncovered new evidence that the bacteria living on our skin is associated with how old we look.The research, recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology, compared individuals of the same chronological age but with visibly different ageing profiles. It found that those who experienced delayed signs of ageing had a more resilient and stable microbial community on their skin.Microbiome resilience…
Coinciding with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, Bellwether Wellness and Zone Labs have launched PCOSynergy TTC, the first fertility program for women with PCOS to merge biomarker technology with science-backed metabolic engineering. The program offers a bold “Pregnant or Your Money Back” assurance. The program offers weekly video learning and tech-enabled biomarker tracking, along with group coaching and community support. It personalizes one-on-one onboarding while offering data-informed monthly guidance.“This is a game-changing moment for women with PCOS,” explains Christine Updegraff, MS, CEO of Bellwether Wellness. “Together with Zone Labs, we’re delivering the tools, nutritional science, and compassionate support women…
Coinciding with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, Bellwether Wellness and Zone Labs have launched PCOSynergy TTC, the first fertility program for women with PCOS to merge biomarker technology with science-backed metabolic engineering. The program offers a bold “Pregnant or Your Money Back” assurance. The program offers weekly video learning and tech-enabled biomarker tracking, along with group coaching and community support. It personalizes one-on-one onboarding while offering data-informed monthly guidance.“This is a game-changing moment for women with PCOS,” explains Christine Updegraff, MS, CEO of Bellwether Wellness. “Together with Zone Labs, we’re delivering the tools, nutritional science, and compassionate support women…
Yes, it can, says Supriya Rao, MD, a gastroenterology, internal medicine, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine physician and a professor of gastroenterology at Tufts University in Massachusetts, where she treats people with digestive health issues, including gastritis.“If you’ve had gastritis before, pregnancy can make it flare,” Dr. Rao says. “This is due to hormonal shifts, slower motility and the pressure of your growing uterus on your GI tract. Even stress can make symptoms worse.”That said, pregnancy may not affect gastritis severity at all for some people, says the obstetrician/gynecologist Sarah Običan, MD, an associate professor of maternal-fetal medicine at the…
The Edinburgh based company, founded in 2019 by the late Gary Loake, focused on developing natural plant-based wellness ingredients through biotechnology, a process which involved collecting plant samples, cleaning and cultivating stem cells and scaling production in bioreactors to extract beneficial compounds.However, following an unfortunate series of events, Green Bioactives was unable to raise the minimum funds needed to attain pre-awarded grants after an investment fell through. “It’s a brutal time for anyone trying to raise money, especially if you’re in the development phase,” Meaney said. “There just doesn’t seem to be money out there, particularly from venture capitalists.”He added…
Johnny Cash shared his chili recipe with the USO for their celebrity cookbook.The recipe includes chopped sirloin, lots of tomatoes, kidney beans and spices.This recipe comes together in one pot and in less than 30 minutes. The arrival of fall means it’s time for lots of our favorite food traditions, from sipping pumpkin spice-flavored coffee drinks to cooking up comforting dinner casseroles. The approaching autumnal season also conjures cravings for warm cider, freshly-picked apples and slow-simmered pots of chili. It’s the lattermost of those fall flavors that recently caught our eye in the form of a famous chili recipe from…