Functional Food
The Veggie Alternative
As consumer awareness of EFA importance grows, many are opting for omega-3 fatty acids from vegan or vegetarian sources.Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are a necessary part of a person’s diet.Omega-3 fatty acids support the immune, nervous, cardiovascular and reproductive systems as well as eye and brain health. Further, more studies and research are being conducted ...
Grape Seed Extract Benefits Grow Widely
Surprising, but grape seed extract may be better for you than the grapes from which it comes.These polyphenols are known as “nature’s biological response modifiers” because of their ability to help the body fight viruses, allergens and carcinogens. That means that among their many talents, they exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-cancerous and anti-microbial activity. Studies show ...
Cinnamon’s Capabilities
Although many people think of cinnamon as purely a spice for baking, its health benefits have become well known in recent years. In traditional Chinese medicine, cassia cinnamon (the kind most Americans use for baking and cooking) is used for colds, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea and painful menstrual periods. It’s also believed to improve energy, vitality ...
Dairy-Applicable Ingredients
Foods in the dairy group supply approximately 75 percent of the calcium we consume. In addition, they provide protein, phosphorus, potassium and vitamins A, D, B12, and riboflavin. Although milk, yogurt and cheese offer significant amounts of calcium and other key nutrients, most people eat only half the recommended daily servings from this group.That means ...
Olive Compound Offerings
Recorded evidence of olive leaf’s medicinal use dates back thousands of years: ancient Egyptian and Mediterranean cultures used it to treat various health conditions.Today, health experts have sparked a resurgence because of its remarkable antioxidant qualities, and it’s becoming the hottest health sensation for supporting a healthy immune system— critical for seasonal wellness.“For thousands of ...
The Essential Enzyme
Food and digestive enzymes go hand in hand, so it was only a matter of time until the middleman was cut out and enzymes started going directly into functional foods and beverages.”“According to Recent report by Frost & Sullivan, during the economic downturn in the past year, food enzymes were viewed as processing aids that ...
Tasting Green: An Easier Sell in 2010
It has taken some time, but it appears as if green foods and grasses are finally beginning to move into the limelight in the natural food market. Health conscious consumers today are looking for more than wholesome, nutritious food to maintain good health—they also want to avoid the ever-increasing levels of pesticides and other chemicals ...
All About Aqua
Last Enhanced waters gain popularity as athletes and on-the-go shoppers look for nutrition and hydration.Month, Vitaminwater released its latest advertisement starring New York Mets third baseman David Wright along with Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, star of the reality show “Jersey Shore.” The commercial depicts the two men training together—it shows them lifting weights, running and ...
Sodium Solutions
It seems that every few years, the public takes on a new enemy in its quest for healthy eating. This enemy has taken the form of refined sugars, carbohydrates and fat content. Today, however, trends suggest that more consumers than ever are concerned about sodium content—and rightfully so.“Too much sodium in foods can exacerbate hypertension ...
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