By 2025-06-15 Off “Navigating the Snack Bar Boom: Consumer Trends, Health Claims, and Ingredient Transparency” Snack bars are a thriving industry. A recent Nielsen study revealed that individual snack bars experienced the most significant absolute dollar growth, with an increase of $633 million from 2013 to 2016. Much of this…
By 2025-06-15 Off “Processed Meat: Health Risks, Consumer Demand, and the Ongoing Debate on Dietary Choices” The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, categorizes processed meat as a carcinogen. In this context, “processed” refers to meat that has undergone treatments such as salting, curing, fermenting,…
By 2025-06-15 Off “Sweetening the Future: The Rise of Stevia in a Health-Conscious Market” In a world fixated on calorie counts, consumers have been on the lookout for ways to indulge their sweet cravings without the weight gain, while food and beverage manufacturers have faced challenges in meeting this…
By 2025-06-15 Off “Concerns Over Arsenic Levels in Infant Rice Cereals: A Call for Safer Alternatives” Rice has a greater ability to absorb arsenic from soil and water compared to other grains, resulting in higher concentrations of this heavy metal in infant rice cereals. Healthy Babies Bright Futures reported that since…
By 2025-06-15 Off “Figs: The Ancient Fruit Making a Modern Comeback in Culinary Trends” The fig, one of the oldest cultivated plants globally and part of the mulberry family, has primarily been recognized in the U.S. as a key ingredient in Fig Newtons, Mondelez’s chewy cookie. However, figs are…
By 2025-06-15 Off “Rising Tide: The Expanding Seaweed Market and Its Nutritional Benefits” While fans are well aware of the healthy nutritional benefits of seaweed, mainstream consumers may struggle with the ick factor associated with consuming seaweed-based products. Nevertheless, there is an increasing variety of options available to…
By 2025-06-15 Off Moderate Cheese Consumption: Navigating Heart Health and Dietary Choices While analyzing existing studies is not equivalent to conducting a large-scale clinical trial, this information is still intriguing. The researchers did not specify the types of cheeses included in the 15 studies, although they did…
By 2025-06-15 Off Title: Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Cacao Quality and the Rise of Sustainable Chocolate Consumption The researchers involved in the study stated that there is no evidence to suggest that climate change could enhance the flavor of cacao beans, despite some interpretations of the findings that imply otherwise. They emphasized…
By 2025-06-15 Off “Exploring the Benefits of Ferrous Calcium Citrate and Folic Acid Oral Drops for Optimal Health” Originally published on, this article discusses the benefits and uses of ferrous calcium citrate and folic acid oral drops. These supplements are designed to support overall health, particularly in individuals who may be deficient in…
By 2025-06-15 Off “EDF Study Reveals Mixed Results on Lead Levels in Baby Food: Decline Overall, Yet High Detection in Certain Products” The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has released a study that presents both positive and negative findings. The good news is that the overall trends for detectable lead levels in baby food, particularly in 2016, seem…