People who spend a full year on a strict low-carbohydrate diet can lose weight, but they might be happier -- and lose just as many pounds -- if they focus on reducing fat intake instead of carbohydrates.
Modern society is challenged by increasing health costs and waistlines. In response, the food industry is working hard to develop products that will help consumers re-establish a balanced diet that
Boosting Nutrition and Texture The grain market has been estimated to have grown 17% in 2008, according to market research publisher, Packaged Facts. A quote from its report, “The
Cereal Bars Target Health and Convenience William A. Roberts, Jr., Business Editor/New Media Editor The cereal bar category has seen something of a shift away from its natural and
Brain function and mood drinks, gut health and cardiovascular benefits are just a sampling of the functional aspects of certain beverages on the market now.
Many consumers say satiety, the feeling of fullness after eating or drinking, is important when making food and beverage choices, according to a 2008 survey conducted by The NPD Group for Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI).
Satiety-enhancing foods include some that are able to fill the gut but be markedly reduced (e.g., fiber, polydextrose), while others will affect the release of gut hormones, influencing satiety and appetite.