They’re Not All Bad: Healthy Carbs to Try in 2015
Food and Nutrition, 1/27/15 carbohydrates are a necessary nutrient the body needs to function. Glucose, which is the building block for carbs, is the main source of energy for the brain and many other vital organs in the body. The idea that carbs are bad more than likely stems from the misconception that they only […]
Leslie Beck: Seven nutritious foods that can derail your diet
Globe and Mail, 1/26/15 It’s common to overlook calories when you’re focused on adding nutritious foods to your diet. It’s true that salmon offers plenty of brain- and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and that quinoa serves up fibre-rich whole grains. But calorie-free they’re not.
Oatmeal for breakfast may increase satiety and mean a lower calorie lunch
Bakery and Snack, 1/27/15 Consumption of oatmeal, rather than ready-to-eat-cereal, at breakfast may result in greater feelings of fullness and lower calorie intake at lunch, especially in overweight people, says research backed by PepsiCo owned Quaker Oats.
Slideshow: Health becoming central to cereal market
Baking Business News, 1/26/15 Health is quickly becoming a key point of differentiation in the market for cereals, according to Innova Market Insights. Between October 2013 and October 2014, three-quarters of the breakfast cereal launches recorded by the market research firm had some form of a health positioning.
Dr. Oz, Dr. Roizen: Kids will eat whole grains
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/26/15 A recent study from the University of Florida shows that 50 percent of the time, kids chow down on whole grains if they’re put in front of them — and that’s just as often as they eat any other food. But don’t make a big deal about it. In fact, don’t mention […]
7 Reasons You’re Waking Up All Wrong
Huffington Post, 1/27/15 A meal with plenty of fiber and protein, such as whole-grain toast with peanut butter or oatmeal with a hard-boiled egg is suggested to fuel your body for the day. And be wary of breakfasts high in unsaturated fat, magnesium and potassium, which promote sleep. A bonus? Breakfast might also help you lose weight. […]
Big Food Dominates the School Nutrition Association’s Latest Conference
Huffington Post, 1/27/15 While the SNA maintains on its website that it is “the national organization of school nutrition professionals committed to advancing the quality of school meal programs through education and advocacy,” the SNIC program was ridiculously top heavy with Big Food speakers and exhibits. In fact, two of the four keynote speakers were from major food corporations […]
Best foods to lower inflammation
Fox News, 1/26/15 Plant-based foods, such as whole grains and ginger, have been linked to reducing levels of disease-promoting inflammation but people should not rely solely on one food for this function.
How to make rice a nutritious (and tasty) part of your diet
Washington Post, 1/26/15 The founder of Nourish Schools contributes her thoughts on the healthfulness of rice and highlights the nutritional value (and versatility) of the grain. She encourages consumption of brown and red rice over white, which she deems less healthful.
Health becoming central to cereal market
Baking Business, 1/26/15 An Innova Market Insights report revealed between October 2013 and 2014, three-quarters of cereal product launches had some form of health positioning; whole grains and fiber content were claims featured in nearly half of the introductions.