High sugar content is the most significant deterrent for people when making healthy food choices – overriding fat and salt, according to a new study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The study results showed that when deciding on the healthiness of items, sugar was significantly the most important macronutrient for participants, […]
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Could music hold the key to discovering healthy food that tastes good?
Scientists are using music and sound to make food taste better. Could this help food innovators discover the Holy Grail: healthy food that tastes good. UK food critic Nigella Lawson hit the headlines recently after she complained about loud music in restaurants, which, she said, “drowns out the taste of the food”. Cue the inevitable […]
The Importance of Nutrient Density in Helping Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
Understanding nutritional information on food labels can empower people to make smarter eating decisions. In the ever growing and evolving nutrition industry, there is a question we ask ourselves every day at Herbalife Nutrition: How can we make the world healthier and happier with good nutrition? Part of the solution is providing customers with affordable […]
Watermelon seed butter
During past IFT, llinois-headquartered Dastony was exhibiting its range of nut and seed butters at the organic pavilion. It claims to be the first manufacturer of raw watermelon seed butter. The watermelon seeds are stone-ground and the butter has a sweet, earthy taste that sits somewhere between cashew nut butter and sesame tahini. The company […]
Scientists studying healthier food, beverage processing options
New method will allow beverage companies to manufacture healthier beverages by reducing thermal exposure. While more consumers want healthier beverage options, they’re also concerned about the safety of how those beverages are preserved. Health-conscious consumers want great-tasting, healthy drinks that don’t include chemical additives and preservatives with names they can’t pronounce. Researchers in The Ohio […]
Set healthy food goals for 2017
The beginning of a new year is a great time to set goals for the next 12 months, and it’s also a time to reflect on the past year. When it comes to food trends, 2016 offered a promising shift in health and sustainability initiatives. Nation’s Restaurant News predicted 2016 to be the “year of […]