What is Lutein?
December 18, 2018
Highlights: Lutein is an antioxidant that belongs to the carotenoid group. It’s found in high amounts in leafy greens and orange-yellow vegetables as well as dietary supplements. Lutein is important…
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A Clearer Look at Lutein
September 20, 2017
“Eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes,” was what my mom always used to tell me. She was right, carrots are filled with carotenoids, including lutein, that help protect…
Give Your Baked Goods a Boost with Coffee Flour
May 24, 2017
From banana flour to quinoa flour, it can be hard to keep up with all these new, trendy flours. Sorting out the potential cooking, baking and health benefits they all…
Antioxidants: The Anti-Cancer Cure-All?
June 23, 2016
Want to know how to pique someone’s interest if you are talking about food or nutrition? Mention the word “antioxidant.” Seriously, it has some special power or something. Family and friends, ranging…
Does Matcha Match Up to Other Tea?
June 7, 2016
At the time of this blog post, there are approximately 30 different teas in my kitchen. Green, black, Earl Grey, hibiscus, white, rooibos, orange and mango, Thai, blackberry, and many…
Five Things to Look for in Food [INFOGRAPHIC]
April 26, 2016
With all the information out there on what you should be thinking about when making food decisions, it can be confusing to know exactly what to focus on. There are…
Super Berry: Is Acai a “Superfood”?
April 7, 2016
The acai berry hails from South America and Central America and is locally known as the “fruit that cries.” The indigenous people of the Amazon have long used the acai…
Healthy Snack Alternatives for Santa
December 22, 2015
Over here at IFIC, we’re concerned with Santa’s health. Being jolly alone doesn’t have the fat burning capabilities of exercise. So we’re encouraging Santa to run behind the sleigh every…
Coffee & Health: What the Science Says
December 7, 2015
What does a morning without coffee sound like to you? If you answered “scary, sleepy, and confusing”, you’re not alone. Over 80% of U.S. adults drink coffee at least occasionally,…