Nutrition News

Busy lives and labor-saving hardware like microwaves have de-skilled consumers, but they still have the desire to bake, says Euromonitor analyst Use of functional ingredients and co-branding is needed if dessert mixes are to serve a "lost generation" who want to bake but can't, says an analyst.

Millions of students are heading back to school with high hopes for a great school year.

Speaking with NutraIngredients-USA at the recent SupplySide West show in Las Vegas, Jandali said: "Look at the data from CRN, two thirds of US adults are using dietary supplements, and they're confident with the safety and efficacy.

Owners of small pets generally know that canned pumpkin is fine to offer bunnies , guinea pigs, hamsters, rats and the like, and many of these pets enjoy dried pumpkin treats .

The supplement is recognized in the Family Supplements: Kids' Health category. Formulated for kids, Yummi Bears Vitamin D3 supports bone, oral and immune health by increasing calcium absorption.

Used in dressings, stir-fries, soups and baking, vegetable oil is a staple in everyone's kitchen.

When it comes to deciding what to feed your baby, having access to credible information and available options is critical.

Students at Lowell High School in Michigan sit down for lunch. Shorter lunch breaks mean that many kids don't get enough time to eat and socialize.

We need a Farm Bill that fights hunger in America and preserves the food stamp program.

This state's picture-perfect vistas of expansive forests, cliff-lined beaches and hipster cities mask a painfully slow recovery from a recession that has pushed unemployment to its highest rate in 30 years.

The fatter we get as a nation, the more we seem to lie about what we eat, a study has shown.

I thought it would be fun to hash out some of the more funky meals that people on the site put together for a nice nutritional payload.

I found this on the Speaking of Womens' Health site. It's such good & timely information that I wanted to share it with you.

Everyone has their favorites when it comes to holiday cookies. But sometimes the baker or hostess wants to try something just a little bit different.

Pairing omega-3 supplements with a diet rich in dark green vegetables may boost omega-3 levels in red blood cells, suggests new data that raises 'an intriguing and unexpected hypothesis'.

As kids get ready to head back to school, it's time for parents to break out the lunch boxes and start planning for school lunches.

If you peruse the news on any given day, the farm bill/food stamp debate produces two general impressions: Republicans are heartless turkey thieves; Democrats are spendthrift welfare caterers.

It's as much a part of your daily existence as your diet and exercise routine, and yet, even those who prioritize movement and nutrition are a bit misled when it comes to sleep.

Brooksfield School students, from left, Ewan Haller, 3, and Avaani Jolly, 3, roll out their crust as Kayan Smith, 3, gets a hand from Harth's Executive Chef Tom Elder.

Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it! - is offering a free 10-week healthy lifestyle course for children above a healthy weight aged five to 16, their parents in January to include healthy eating and exercise.