Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are itching for a chance to get away safely for a few days. It’s important to continue following recommendations to wear…
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Diet
IFIC Comments to USDA and HHS on the Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the…
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Oh My Omega: The Difference Between Omega-3, 6, and 9
The basics Let’s start by establishing an important fact: Fats are an essential component to a healthy diet. Whether you subscribe to vegan, paleo or omnivore…
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The Benefits of Mindful Eating: Video
Mindfulness is an ancient practice of being present. It can be defined as a “quality of consciousness that is characterized by continually attending to one’s moment-to-moment experiences, thoughts, and…
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How to Save Money While Grocery Shopping
2020 has presented challenges in unprecedented ways, and many of us are still trying to get our bearings. Specifically, the coronavirus pandemic has put a serious financial…
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The Power of Protein: Dairy
June is National Dairy Month and a great time to celebrate all that dairy has to offer. We recently wrote about dairy production—how foods like milk, yogurt and cheese get from the cow to the…
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The Science Behind Intuitive Eating
Years of research demonstrate that for most people, rigid dietary patterns do not lead to sustained weight loss or improved psychological well-being. Many of us have firsthand…
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What Is Baby-Led Weaning?
Highlights Weaning is the time when infants transition from breastfeeding or infant formula to solid foods. Traditional weaning involves introducing solid foods to babies via spoon-feeding; with…
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Consumer Research on Plant Alternatives to Animal Meat 2.0
What Nutrition Facts Information Do People Use to Decide Which Product is Healthier? Download the full report. Highlights Based on comparing blinded Nutrition Facts labels, 45% believed the plant…
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