Children of those who ate peanuts and tree nuts while pregnant were less likely to develop asthma or allergies than the kids whose mothers shunned nuts.
The satiating element of fiber has led to its inclusion in a number of weight-management strategies and products, both in the U.S. and abroad. In Germany, for instance, Pronatura’s Inulin Fibre is a prebiotic designed to support weight control when consumed regularly.
Children living with celiac disease in Alberta may be at a higher risk for low bone-mineral density because of a lack of sun exposure and essential vitamins, new research reveals.
Rules on the labeling and contents of baby milks and food for people with special medical needs would be better defined to protect consumers and give clarity to the food industry, under draft legislation adopted by the European Parliament.
Canyon Bakehouse’s 100% gluten-free muffins are made with a blend of berries, seeds and grains. Each muffin contains 4g of protein and 2g of dietary fiber.
Enjoy Life’s take on a handy snack is not only free of gluten but of all eight of the common allergens. Containing 40% less fat than leading potato chips, Plentils are made from high-protein lentils, long regarded as one of the best sources of plant-based protein and a staple in diets around the world.
Udi’s Gluten Free Foods burst onto the natural foods scene a couple of years ago, with its gluten-free bread a particular highlight of several recent editions of Natural Products Expo West. But, this year saw the company branch into new options for gluten-free consumers.
Perhaps no company has taken gluten free into more segments than Hain Celestial, whose Arrowhead Mills brand recently added two new varieties: Organic Gluten Free Sprouted Corn Flakes made with sprouted corn, brown rice and sorghum; and Gluten Free Quinoa Rice & Shine Hot Cereal, made with a blend of quinoa flakes and organic brown rice grits.
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