Many Americans are hooked on protein these days, with some 60% of people “actively trying” to increase their intake of protein, according to the Hartman Group, a consumer research firm based in Bellevue, Washington. From protein shakes and bars to protein pizzas and carnivore diets, Americans seemingly cannot get enough of the macronutrient. Yet is this too…
Americans predict that cutting out processed foods, healthy aging, and improving gut health will be the top three health trends in 2025, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 Americans unpacked their health trends forecast, wellness resolutions, average health rating, and the emotions woven throughout it all. Respondents predicted that Americans will cut…
Packaged foods in the U.S. will have to follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy,” according to changes finalized Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration. It’s an update of the agency’s definition originally devised 30 years ago. The move is aimed at helping Americans navigate food labels at the grocery store and…
Maybe don’t rush to get on board. The so-called Balkan breakfast — charcuterie-style spreads consisting of feta cheese, raw vegetables, tomatoes, bread and perhaps even some bacon and a red pepper sauce called Ajvar — have taken over TikTok, with countless users attempting to recreate their own versions of the southeast European feast. Foodies are proudly…
People are taking preventive actions to address health concerns before they impact their well-being, fuelling demand for products that meet these needs, says market intelligence firm Innova Markets Insights. “Consumers in Asia have recently purchased food and beverages with functional benefits, especially for improving sleep, boosting immunity, hydration, and improving gut health,” said Fellicia Kristianti,…
This eggs-pert wasn’t yolk-ing around. Harvard medical student, Dr. Nick Norwitz ate 720 eggs in a month to study the effects the “fowl” diet had on his cholesterol and saw that his levels dropped nearly 20 percent. Norwitz “hypothesized” before his experiment that consuming the 60 dozen eggs would not increase his LDL (low-density lipoprotein)…