Since the turn of this century, Carbophobia – the fear of carbohydrates – has rooted itself in American food and nutrition culture. With the rise of type 2 diabetes, some people will swear that carbs are the food equivalent of … Continue reading
America’s Protein Addiction
According to Mintel, a marketing research firm, introductions of food and beverages with a high-protein claim are 3 times higher in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world. Snacks are a big part of the trend. According to Mintel … Continue reading
How Many Carbs Should I Eat Today?
Do you know how many carbs you eat in a day? Before you answer, here is a brief refresher: All foods are composed of 3 macro-nutrients – protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Their intake is measured in grams. Each gram of … Continue reading
Got Diabetes? Necessary or Needless to Follow a “Diabetic Diet”?
This is a guest blog post by Hope Warshaw, RD Is there such a thing as a “diabetic diet”? NO! According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and this has been true since 1994 – nearly 20 years, there is … Continue reading
Some Math Fun with Nutrition Facts Labels
image: kimballlarsen.com This is a guest blog post by Richard Perlmutter, MS Beginning May 8, 1993 the American public has benefited from information about the composition of foods and beverages. That date was the deadline for placing ‘Nutrition Facts’ on the … Continue reading
Carbs: The Good, the Bad, and the Debatable
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune, Good Carb, Bad Carb, caught our eye because of its title “Good Carbs, Bad Carbs”. Carbohydrates, to remind you are one of the three macronutrients making up almost all foods, alongside with fat and … Continue reading
The Great Fat Debate
We recently participated in the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), organized by the American Dietetic Association. Ten thousand dietitians swarmed the Boston Convention Center for an endless number of education sessions and “healthy” food tastings. One of … Continue reading
Stevi-huh?
Heard of stevia? if not, don’t fret, you’re in good company. 70% of Americans are not familiar with this relatively new sweetener, according to a new study by Mintel, a consumer research company. Over the years, the quest for a … Continue reading
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Inside the Label – Sunsweet Antioxidant Blend [Dried Fruit]
Dried fruit are a tasty snack. They are supposedly as good as fresh fruit nutritionally, and have the added benefit of being available throughout the year, easy to store, durable, and versatile. We decided to take a look at a … Continue reading
Pickle Juice Popsicles for Professional Athletes. Seriously
What do triathletes, professional football players, and weekend warriors fuel up on during an extra long workout? Some of the answers, such as frozen pickle juice, sound a bit icky, but there is some logic here: For some athletes, nothing … Continue reading