Snacking, especially beverage consumption outside of a regular meal, continues to increase among Americans, accounting for more than 25% of calorie intake each day, according to research presented at the 2011 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo.
A NGO Oxfam poll of 16,000 people in 17 countries around the world found the world's favorite food is pasta. Second and third place went to "meat" and "rice."
Researchers at Purdue University found provocative evidence that eating foods containing fat substitutes not only does not aid weight loss but may actually contribute to weight gain.
An independent study by CustomersDNA researched where quick-service customers chose to eat for healthier food. An overwhelming majority of respondents -- 76% -- chose Subway.
The United States Department of Agriculture announced recently that its child nutrition programs are implementing new rules designed to encourage use of local farm products in school meals.
Drinking tea has a number of health benefits. Now, add one more to the list: a cup of the beverage a day can help slash the risk of developing cancer by shrinking tumors, say researchers.
Hall of Fame Beverages named Jessica A. Gutierrez as president and official spokesperson of Larry Johnson for Their Famous Iconic Branding "Grandmama."
High dietary intake of antioxidants, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of early age-related macular degeneration in patients with the high genetic risk, according to the findings of a prospective, population-based study in the June issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and Disney Consumer Products (DCP) are collaborating to raise the visibility of food science careers and the innovative potential of the profession to develop healthy and nutritious foods.