Holiday Eats and Treats
December 21, 2017
Access the December 2017 issue of the Food Insight newsletter, bringing you science-based insights and perspectives on the latest trends in nutrition, food safety, and health.
December 2017 Food Insight Newsletter
A Chef’s Recipe for Stopping Food Waste
December 21, 2017
Imagine all the food in your fridge and cupboards right now. How much of it is likely to end up the trash? Recent estimates suggest that about 30 – 40%…
Better Know a Nutrition Scientist: Meet Ali
December 20, 2017
Every day, we at the IFIC Foundation are working hard to bring you great content by qualified experts. But who are these experts toiling away? In our series “Better Know a Dietitian”…
Kosher, Halal, Pareve: Get to Know the Labels
December 14, 2017
It’s mid-December, and you’ve decided to throw a holiday party and invited all your friends. You’ve already done your best to accommodate for everyone’s restrictions (Susan is gluten-free and Richard…
A Mindful Approach to Eating During the Holidays
December 12, 2017
The holiday season has arrived, and chances are, you have a few festive celebrations on the horizon. Whether it’s a party with co-workers, a dinner with friends or an eventful…
How to Build a Healthy Plate at Holiday Parties
December 6, 2017
The thought of maintaining a healthy diet during the holiday season can seem daunting, even to the most seasoned nutrition experts. But one way to ensure you stay on track…
How to Talk to Your Cab Driver About Nutrition
November 30, 2017
After my third year of a PhD program in nutrition science, I was getting pretty used to fielding questions about nutrition from grocery store cashiers, taxi drivers, casual acquaintances, friends,…
Better Know a Dietitian: Meet Alyssa
November 28, 2017
Every day, we at the IFIC Foundation are working hard to bring you great content by qualified experts. But who are these experts toiling away? In our series “Better Know a Dietitian”…
Resetting After a Holiday Splurge
November 22, 2017
If I had a dollar for every time someone “cheated on their diet” and had to restart, I’d have enough money to travel the entire world — about ten times.…
The (not so) Secret Nutrition Perks of Our Favorite Holiday Foods
November 21, 2017
It’s time again to enjoy all of our favorite holiday food traditions. While loading up on pie and green bean casserole, it’s easy to feel like this time of year…