The Safety Seven: How to Dodge the Dirty Dozen
March 15, 2023
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Beyond Coffee, Alternative Sources of Caffeine
March 10, 2023
Caffeine runs deep in our food supply. Today we can we find caffeine not only in the usual sources, like coffee and energy drinks, but also in less-suspected products, like…
What is Erythritol?
March 1, 2023
Highlights Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Erythritol is unique from other sugar alcohols because it contains zero calories. Erythritol occurs naturally in a…
Celebrating Women Scientists
February 28, 2023
Female scientists have been breaking glass ceilings for decades and inspiring young girls and women for just as long. March is Women’s History Month, which is the perfect time to…
Six Critical Nutrients for Healthy Vegan Eating
February 23, 2023
The popularity of plant-based eating is on the rise, and many people are discovering the power of produce. In our 2022 Food and Health Survey, 12% of our survey participants…
What Are the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating?
February 15, 2023
We’ve talked about intuitive eating in the past (check out our hunger scale!) but never fully dove into all 10 principles — until now. Intuitive Eating was coined by Evelyn…
What To Know Before You Go Keto
February 14, 2023
Every January, we’re bombarded with messages that a new diet or gym membership is the key to a “new us” in the new year. As the calendar flips, our mindset…
Snacking Production Series: Chocolate and Cocoa
February 13, 2023
Chocolate can be enjoyed in many ways—as a treat, as part of a snack, or as a flavoring for beverages— and has been for many years. In fact, cocoa foods…
Functional Foods: Superheroes for Health
February 8, 2023
Taste plays a chief role in why we choose foods—as demonstrated by nearly two decades of our annual Food and Health Survey. But healthfulness is also an important driver of…