Special Nutrition Products

Ingested Calories Versus Consumed Calories

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400

At EXPOMilano2015, food and nutrition was discussed during the international meeting "Back to Basics" which was attended by doctors, scientists and senior figures from around the world. Attendees included the Australian Robert Gibson, the Italian Carlo La Vecchia, Briton Sumantra Ray, the South African Christine Venter, the Swiss Luc Tappy and the Israeli Raanan Shamir.

Gluten-Free Protein

Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Met-Rx Substrate Technology, Inc., Bohemia, N.Y., says its new MET-Rx® Prime® protein bar is “everything you need and nothing you don't.”

Athletic Benefits of Carbohydrate Consumption

Fri, 22 May 2015 08:00:00 -0400

A growing body of scientific research continues to show the benefits of carbohydrates, in the form of sugar, on athletic performance.

Heart Health 21C

federd@bnpmedia.com (David Feder , RDN) — Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Despite extensive research into the environmental factors that affect cardiovascular health, the consensus regarding what constitutes a heart-healthy diet appears, once again, to have been thrown into a state of flux.

Active Nutrition

Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Iovate Health Sciences International, Oakville, Ont., introduces StrongGirl™, a new supplement line.

Preventive Healthcare Increases Demand for Amino Acids

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

As consumers become more health conscious, they are opting for preventive measures such as fortified foods.

Watson: Select the Right Nutrients

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

This webinar entitled, “Selecting Nutrient Forms for Formulation of Fortified Foods, Beverages, and Dietary Supplements,” is the first in a series of five on-demand webinars to be made available this spring.

Low Glycemic New Products

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:11:00 -0400

Within its overriding theme “The Power of Less,” BENEO used last year’s HiE to focus on balancing blood sugar levels. The company demonstrated how its ingredients can lower the blood glucose response of food and drinks and consequently contribute to healthy lifestyles.

Diabetic Treats

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:01:00 -0400

LEVEL Life, Boulder, Colo., welcomed National Diabetes Month (November) with a new line of indulgent snacks, including Peanut Butter Cups and Peanut Turtle Bars.

Sugar-Free Candies

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:17:00 -0400

You’ve heard the phrase, “Let them eat cake!” Now Russell Stover Candies LLC literally means it.

Blood Sugar, Weight Control

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 02:20:00 -0400

Nutrisystem, Inc., Fort Washington, Pa., greeted 2015 with a new weight loss program: Fast 5+, a new program to help customers lose five pounds PLUS one inch off their waist in their first week of dieting—or their money back guaranteed.

Aussie On-the-Go Breakfast

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:07:00 -0400

Building on success with its Up&Go liquid meal drinks, Australian Health & Nutrition Association Limited, Berkeley Vale, NSW, has extended its Sanitarium line with two new reduced-sugar varieties: Choc Ice and Vanilla Ice.

General Mills’ Portfolio Shifts Toward Nutrition

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 17:01:02 -0400

General Mills, Minneapolis, says it has improved the health profile of 76% of its US retail sales volume since 2005, when it first established a “Health Metric” to encourage progress on nutrition and health improvements.

Protein Bar for Blood Sugar

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Extend Nutrition, St. Louis, says its new sugar-free and gluten-free protein bars are clinically proven to help control blood sugar for six to nine hours. Officials say new Cookies & Cream and Chocolate & Caramel bars are currently available at extendbar.com, with retail sales to begin later this year.

Snack-2-Health

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Extend Nutrition, St. Louis, introduces an easy-to-follow “Snack-2-Health Kit.” Officials note that no lifestyle changes required there’s no program to follow. Consumers just have to eat two snacks per day.

Study: Zinc Deficiency Linked to Immune System Response

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune system responds to stimulation, especially inflammation, new research from Oregon State University shows.

Functional Foods: Key Trends & Developments in Ingredients

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:00:00 -0500

Today's consumers want and expect more than great taste and belly-filling from the foods and beverages they consume.

BENEO: Clean Label, Reduced Sugar

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500

BENEO used Europe’s recent ISM 2015 as an opportunity to showcase its expanded “Sweets Collection,” including its latest range of new product concepts and corresponding samples for sugar-free and low glycemic hard candies. The new concepts offered visitors inspirational ideas on how to develop products that meet consumer demand for sweetness and indulgence, but benefit from a healthier nutritional profile.

Boost Energy, Focus

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Compound Solutions Inc.’s TeaCrine is the world’s first and only nature-identical theacrine compound, designed to increase energy and enhance focus and concentration without fatigued crash or tolerance buildup.

Lonza: Boost Memory, Mood

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Lonza announced the publication of the results of two early pilot studies performed using soy lecithin-derived phosphatidylserine (PS) and phosphatidic acid (PA), which appeared in the November issue of Advances in Therapy.

Emerging Functional Food Trends

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:00:00 -0500

With proactive wellness and proper nutrition among leading consumer dietary trends, functional foods are emerging as an increasingly important part of the U.S. food retail landscape. Driving growth in the functional food segment are three important consumer demographic segments: Millennials, Baby Boomers, and health-engaged and exercise-conscientious consumers.

Absolutely Gluten Free Pizza

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Absolutely Gluten Free is a flourless, cauliflower crust, gluten-free pizza, available with Mozzarella cheese or non-dairy Mozzarella Style cheese toppings.

Emerging Healthy Ingredients

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 01:00:00 -0500

Growing consumer concern over mental energy and focus has been the driver of increasing demand for foods and beverages.

Nutrient Premixes

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:57:00 -0400

Watson Inc. was honored to be among industry experts presenting at the recent SupplySide West convention in Las Vegas. Alice Wilkinson, Watson’s vice president of quality and nutritional research and development, addressed the topic, “Key Considerations in the Formulation of Nutrient Premixes and the Benefit of Microencapsulated Nutrients.”

Importance of Magnesium Supplement with Vitamin D

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Extensive research has shown that vitamin D deficiencies play a major role in the development of dozens of diseases, including breast, prostate and colon cancer, as well as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, psoriasis and mental illness.

Health Benefits for Postmenopausal Women Who Consume Potassium-Rich Foods

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Postmenopausal women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes or to die from any cause than women who eat fewer potassium-rich foods, according to data from the Women's Health Initiative.

Coconut Water Promoted as the Natural Isotonic of Choice

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Recent efforts to promote coconut water as the natural and healthy soft drink of choice have already moved it into the mainstream in the US.

Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods Expands its Grains of Discovery Line with Freekeh

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, a provider of whole grain foods for more than 40 years, announced the availability of its Organic Cracked Freekeh, the latest ancient grain to join its growing Grains of Discovery line.

Healthy Kids Foods

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:10:00 -0400

The National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell program is celebrating its three-year anniversary this July

Forecasting Functional

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:09:00 -0500

A Global Industry Analysts report estimates the value of the world’s functional foods and beverages market will reach $130 billion by 2015.