Snacks Increasingly Cater To Followers Of All Types Of Diets June 7, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Data from SPINS and New Hope Network show that any of the popular diets – gluten-free, vegan, keto, paleo, etc. – have corresponding snacks. Diet-specific snacks aren’t a new phenomenon, but a couple of “overwhelming and overlapping trends” are driving their growth. Label claims such as gluten-free, organic, non-GMO and vegan are driving sales, along with cleaner labels that highlight allergen-free and high protein ingredients. Consumers also are seeking products that are free from artificial sweeteners and colors and offer unusual flavors. Among the players: Earnest Eats (snacking avocados); Rind Snacks, (crispy thin-cut fruit chips with the peel on); Elma Farms (steamed and marinaded asparagus snacks); and New York-based Union (crunchy charcuterie chips in genoa, sopressata, and chorizo varieties that promote regenerative sourcing). Sam Danley, "Label claims, global flavors drive snacking trends", Food Business News, June 07, 2021, © SOSLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY

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Women’s Health Mag Lists 15 Cereals Approved For Vegans March 26, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Vegans need to be careful when shopping for breakfast cereals because animal-based ingredients like milk proteins and sweeteners like honey can easily sneak into favorites, A nutritionist warns, for example, that white sugar might also be a no-no because the refining process may use bone char, a non-vegan animal product. And cereals can be fortified with nutrients like vitamin D3 that may be derived from the sheep-based product lanolin. That said, here are a few of the 15 breakfast cereals approved for vegans: Fiber One Original Bran, Bob's Red Mill Muesli Cereal, Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola, Three Wishes Grain-Free, Plant-Based Honey Cereal, One Degree Cereal Ancient Maize Flakes, Kashi GO Peanut Butter Crunch, McCann's Irish Traditional Steel Cut Oatmeal, and Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Organic Sprouted Grain Cereal. Marissa Miller, "The 15 Best Vegan Cereals To Stock Your Pantry", Women’s Health Magazine , March 26, 2021, © Hearst Magazine Media, Inc.

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18-Count Packages Of Keto Nut Mixes Available At Sam’s Club December 20, 2020: 12:00 AM EST Walmart-owned membership warehouse chain Sam's Club (Bentonville, Ark.) is now selling bags of keto snacks in 18-count packages. The snacks include sweet and savory nut mixes containing about two grams of net carbs, one gram of sugar and seven grams of protein in two flavors: Probiotic Keto Snack Mix (almonds, pepitas, walnuts, cheese balls, macadamia nuts, and hazelnuts) and the Probiotic Choconut Keto Mix (almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, roasted coconut chips, and dark chocolate). The packages are priced at $12.98 each. Alexis Morillo, "Sam’s Club Now Sells Individually Packaged Keto-Friendly Snacks", Yahoo! Life, December 20, 2020, © Verizon Media

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Vegan Cereal From U.K.’s GO Superfoods Wins Taste Award October 20, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The Great Taste Awards, sponsored by the Guild of Fine Food, has recognized a vegan cereal made by the British firm, which trades as Green Origins and Rainforest Foods. The company’s Bambeanies Super Crispies is a baked vegan cereal made with beans, rice, coconut flour and baobab, sweetened with coconut blossom nectar and apple juice. The cereal has 11 percent less sugar than Rice Krispies, the company says, as well as 285 percent more fiber, 85 percent more protein, and 98 percent less salt. Also recognized was the organic 70 percent Dark Chocolate Drops with turmeric and maca made by GO Superfoods for allergen free brand, Before Chocolate.[Image Credit: © GO Superfoods Ltd] "News: Great Taste Awards for Rotherham firm", Rotherham Business News, October 20, 2020, © Rotherham Business News

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SNAC Tells USDA/HHS Meeting Snacks Are A Dietary Plus August 14, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The trade association that represents 400 snack companies told a joint USDA/Health and Human Services (HHS) meeting that snacking can play a positive role in a healthy dietary pattern. At the final public meeting of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) SNAC representatives discussed how the American diet has shifted from “a focus on larger meals to that of smaller eating occasions," and "each snack is a nutrient opportunity and can be an important part of a healthy diet." According to the organization, snacks have evolved into "mini meals" that can provide essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients between larger eating occasions. SNAC International encourages USDA and HHS to recognize the benefits of snacking, protect the role of snack consumption, and refrain from negatively portraying snacks within the 2020-2025 DGA.[Image Credit: © SNAC International] "SNAC International Testifies On Role Of Snacking As Part Of Healthy Diet", SNAC International, August 14, 2020, © SNAC International

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Mars Unveils Another Plant-Based Milkshake In British Market July 20, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The confectionery company’s vegan chocolate oat milkshake joins its recently unveiled oat-based Galaxy and coconut-based Bounty milkshakes in the U.K. All three plant-based drinks are registered with the Vegan Society and contain no added sugar. Mars launched a vegan range of “milk” chocolate Galaxy bars in the U.K. last year in three flavors. According to the company, vegan snacks are worth £10 million ($13 million) in a £4 billion ($5.2 billion) chocolate market, so there is ample room to grow. Market research firm Mintel revealed that 23 percent of all new U.K. food product launches in 2019 were vegan; growth in the sector is expected to continue, with plant-based sales exceed £1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) by 2024. Mars Oat is available for £1.50 ($1.82) per 250 ml bottle in Asda supermarkets.[Image Credit: © Mars, Incorporated] Liam Pritchett, "Mars Is Launching Vegan Chocolate Oat Milkshakes", Livekindly, July 20, 2020, © LIVEKINDLY

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New Vegan Coconut Drinks From Starbucks May 25, 2020: 12:00 AM EST Starbucks has added a new vegan drink to its summer menu that combines guava, passionfruit, pineapple, and ginger with coconut milk and ice. The Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink joins two “fan-favorite” vegan coconut milk beverages introduced in March. All three vegan options are hand-shaken with ice and coconut milk for a “smooth and creamy” beverage. The Golden Ginger Drink features ginger, pineapple, and turmeric; the Pineapple Matcha Drink contains matcha, pineapple, and ginger. While many U.S. businesses remain closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Starbucks has reopened 85 percent of stores. More than 90 percent of Starbucks stores are expected to reopen by early June.[Image Credit: © Starbucks Coffee Company] Liam Pritchett, "Starbucks Launches Vegan Iced Guava Drinks With Coconut Milk", LIVEKINDLY, May 25, 2020, © LIVEKINDLY

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Vegan Donut Bakery In California Evokes The Flavors Of Childhood January 24, 2020: 12:00 AM EST Hole Foods Vegan Donuts (Salinas, California) serves vegan pastries with flavors that evoke the Latino food experiences of a childhood sharing with friends and family churros and baso de fruta with mango con chile. Husband-and-wife co-owners Eva and Steven Castro cultivated the flavors they grew up with when creating their pop-up business, The eatery hosts pop-up events at various locations around town, serving vegan and, whenever possible, organic treats. Fan favorite flavors like churro and blackberry are almost always available, while other specialty flavors like pumpkin and gingerbread are on rotation along with Mexican hot chocolate and mango con chile. The flavour lineup includes horchata, lemon poppy seed, blueberries, chocolate, chocolate with sprinkles, jamaica, chile mango, matcha, and s'mores.[Image Credit: © TEGLAN from Pixabay] David Rodriguez, "Churro, jamaica or horchata donuts? Salinas' Hole Foods Vegan Donuts fuses Mexican flavors", Salinas Californian, January 24, 2020, © www.thecalifornian.com

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Vegan Bakeries Sprout Across The State Of Maine March 17, 2019: 12:00 AM EST Vegan bakers in Maine, committed to providing vegan baked goods for all purposes and occasion, have begun making vegan cakes. Mandaylynn Fleshman of Scattoloni Bakery in Portland makes vegan cakes for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions, and makes sure the display case is stocked with at least two types of vegan cupcakes, chocolate mousse cups (made with aquafaba), chocolate-cherry cake bomb truffles, chia-spiced shortbread, and coconut-orange date balls. But vegan cakes aren't just a Portland thing: they are appearing at bakeries across the state, a trend fueled by the fact that more people are eating vegan, and more people are avoiding dairy products and eggs due to allergies and intolerances. The availability of vegan cakes is a marked change from even a few years ago.[Image Credit: © Raegamuffin's Gluten Free Bakery] Avery Yale Kamila, "Good and plenty: Vegan cakes come into their own", Portland Press Herald, March 17, 2019, © Press Herald

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New Term For Restaurants To Digest: “Flexitarian” March 5, 2019: 12:00 AM EST Food and beverage tracker Technomic reports that specialty diets are getting more diverse and restaurants need to begin thinking of ways to serve, not only vegans and vegetarians, but “flexitarians.” Also known as “semi-vegetarians,” flexitarians eat mostly plant-based diets, but also mix in occasional dairy foods and meats. The eating style works for those who want to eat healthier but are willing to leave room for a feast including meat or seafood once in a while.  "This desire for flexibility highlights the fact that dietary lifestyle choices are often not all-or-nothing decisions for consumers," a Technomic analysts says, adding that accommodating flexitarian customers by carrying a range of protein options or allowing them to build their own dishes is “a good start” for restaurants. Of 1,700 consumers surveyed, Technomic found that half eat a vegetarian or vegan dish at least once a month. [Image Credit: © Winsight, LLC.] Amanda Yeager, "Report: It's time for restaurants to add 'flexitarian' to their lexicon", Baltimore Business Journal (Maryland), March 05, 2019, © American City Business Journals

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California Celebrities Into Paleo, Keto, Etc., Have Found The Perfect Source December 20, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A Los Angeles bakery heartily endorsed by singer/songwriter/actress Mandy Moore has achieved success by catering to her celebrity friends and others who want grain-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free baked treats, including wedding cakes. The menu of Sweet Laurel, founded by two Santa Monica natives, is especially sensitive to the paleo, vegan, and keto diets followed by upscale residents of communities like Malibu and Beverly Hills. Laurel Gallucci and Claire Thomas built their customer base – including, besides Moore, Molly Sims, Haylie Duff, and Lauren Conrad – by hosting private classes based on the recipes in their cookbook. They recently opened a vintage style brick-and-mortar bakery in the Palisades, which is themed to look like an English garden inside a jewel box.[Image Credit: © Sweet Laurel Bakery.] Lindsay Weinberg, "Meet Mandy Moore's (Grain-Free) Wedding Cake Bakers", hollywoodreporter.com, December 20, 2018, © The Hollywood Reporter

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“Super Premium” Sports Hydration Drink From HALO Sport November 5, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A trio of entrepreneurs has launched HALO Sport, a “super-premium” sports hydration drink targeted at “today’s wellness warrior.” The low-calorie drink, certified-organic and “vegan-friendly,” contains electrolytes but no added sugar or artificial coloring. HALO Sport contains 10 calories, two grams of natural sugar per bottle and a citrus flavor. The company says the recipe blends a base of organic lemon juice and reverse osmosis water remineralized with “72 ionic trace minerals harvested from the Great Salt Lake of Utah.” Electrolytes are added, along with antioxidants such as amla berry, “a potent superfood used in ancient ayurvedic rituals.” HALO Sport is available on HaloSport.com, and will soon be sold by retailers in New York and Miami for $3.49/16oz bottle and $40.00/twelve pack. The beverage is USDA-certified organic, vegan, non-GMO, kosher, and dairy-, soy-, and gluten-free. Flavors include lemon and pink grapefruit. "HALO Sport Launches Low Calorie Organic Hydration Beverage", Bevnet.com, November 05, 2018, © Bevnet.com

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China Grants Organic Certification To Sneakz Powders, Milkshakes August 21, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Florida-based Sneakz Organic has hurdled a major obstacle to doing business in China. The company, a maker of vegan protein powders and vegetable-based milkshakes, has obtained organic certification from the Chinese government, and will begin shipping its milkshakes there in September. The company will begin shipping its milkshakes, Meal2Go nutrition powder, Kids Vegan Daily Nutrition Smoothie, Meal Replacement Shake, Vitamins On The Go, and Vegan Protein to China in the fourth quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019. Sneakz products contain no GMOs antibiotics or synthetic hormones, and no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, or gluten. Sneakz is also targeting Malaysia by end of 2018 and Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, India and Korea by Q2 2019. Lester Wan , "First U.S. firm to obtain China organic label for veggie-infused milk drinks will ship in September", Food Navigator Asia, August 21, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Socially Conscious Bakery Now Sells Plant-Based Cakes, Cupcakes In Retail Stores August 21, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Twenty-five-year-old Rubicon Bakers, whose mission is to employ formerly incarcerated people who need a second chance, has launched four clean label and vegan cupcake and cake SKUs. More than 2,500 in-store bakeries are now scratch-baking plant-based chocolate blackout cake and cupcakes, and vegan vanilla cake and cupcakes, each with 100 percent vegan cream filling and frosting. With Rubicon’s new vegan products, in-store bakeries can take advantage of a major trend: sales of plant-based food in the U.S. rose 8.1 percent in 2017, topping $3.1 billion. The new 4-inch vegan vanilla cake with vanilla filling and frosting, and 4-inch vegan chocolate blackout cake with chocolate filling and frosting, are available as double-layer 11-oz desserts with an SRP of $6.99 each. [Image Credit: © Rubicon Bakers] Elizabeth Crawford , "Rubicon Bakers' Newest Cakes and Cupcakes Just Happen to be Vegan", PR Newswire, August 21, 2018, © PR Newswire Association LLC

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New FDA Menu Labeling Regulations Now In Effect June 6, 2018: 12:00 AM EST With no plans by the Trump administration to interfere, FDA menu nutrition labeling took effect last month over the objections of major grocers and retailers. Meanwhile, the House passed legislation (H.R. 772) that would ease compliance, but the Senate hasn’t yet acted on the bill. The new FDA rules apply to all restaurants and similar retail food establishments nationwide with 20 or more locations; do business under the same name; and offer substantially the same menu items. Among other requirements, all menu boards must conspicuously mention that nutrition information is based on a 2,000 calories-a-day diet, and that more written information is available. Menu boards are defined as all primary writings – in-store, Internet, and take-home – from which the consumer orders food. Calorie information must be conspicuously displayed next to the name or price of "standard menu items."[Image Credit: © CSPI] Robert B. Milligan and Daniel Joshua Salinas , "United States: FDA Menu Labeling Rules Unfreeze", Mondaq Business Briefing, June 06, 2018, © Mondaq

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Americans Replace Sugar With Natural Sweeteners April 23, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Americans are increasingly avoiding sugar, but they still want sweetness, as long as its not synthetic. A Nielsen survey finds that 57 percent of consumers say low-sugar is important in the foods they buy, up from 55 percent last year. Thirteen percent say they follow a specific low-sugar diet, five percent follow a diabetic diet, and others follow popular low-carb diets like paleo, keto, Whole30, and Atkins. Regarding alternative sweeteners, the jury is still out. However, “in most cases, it is natural sweeteners that are winning,” a Nielsen researcher said.  Elizabeth Crawford , "More Americans are avoiding sugar – but what do they want instead for sweetness?", Food Navigator USA, April 23, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Food Importer Plans National Distribution For Pasta Alternative April 9, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Food importer OA Foods has big plans for expanding distribution of alternative pasta Palmini as the carb-avoidance trend continues in the U.S. Palmini, made from hearts of palm, is available on Amazon and in Whole Foods Market stores in Florida. The plan is to take the product nationwide next year. According to Mintel, 41 percent of American consumers believe rice and grains are healthier than pasta and are looking for alternatives to wheat-based pasta. More than 90 percent of gluten-free Palmini is water; one serving contains 20 calories, four grams of carbs, and two grams of fiber. OA Foods spent two years developing a machine that can produce noodles made from hearts of palm, harvested from the center of the cabbage palm tree, on a commercial level. Mary Ellen Shoup, "Palmini could reinvent pasta category with new vegetable noodle alternative", Food Navigator USA, April 09, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Proposed U.S. Nutrition Guidelines Draw Wide Range Of Comments March 31, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Groups with vested interests in the U.S. government’s forthcoming 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have weighed in with their comments on the proposals to the USDA and Dept. of Health and Human Services. Needless to say, the comments differed widely, covering environmental concerns, social policies, whole fruit versus juice, the science of saturated fat, the benefits of a plant-based diet, etc. The U.S. Cattleman’s Association, for example, urged the agencies to emphasize that “red meat is an essential part of a healthy whole food diet.” But the Food Law and Policy Clinic of Harvard Law School advised that the guidelines take into account the relationship between red and processed meat consumption and cardiovascular disease, risk of cancer, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. [Image Credit: © Health.govs] Elaine Watson, "Stakeholders square up for battle over scope of 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans", Food Navigator USA, March 31, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Bear Squeeze Stakes Future Of Its Ketogenic Meal Powder On Non-GMO Claim January 25, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Budding meal replacement company Bear Squeeze is differentiating itself from major competitor Soylent by touting its non-GMO nutrient profile. Billing itself as a “higher-end, cleaner Soylent,” the drinkable ketogenic meal product contains medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, kale, pumpkin seed protein, and probiotics. The ketogenic diet trend is gathering steam – searches have increased steadily on Google since 2016 – as consumers look for products that are low in carbs and high in fats like MCT oil. The California-based company, which raised more than $100,000 on the Indiego funding platform and was a prizewinner at BevNet Live recently, says Bear Squeeze is sold only online and only in bottled powder form for the time being. Adi Menayang, "‘The Meal Replacement Category is On Fire,’ Says Founder of Ketogenic Beverage Brand Bear Squeeze", FOODnavigator-USA.com, January 25, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Desire For Skillfully-Cooked Veggies Transcends Vegetarianism January 7, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Diners looking for restaurants that serve good vegetarian or vegan cuisine can now thank WalletHub for its list of the best cities for veggie-based cuisine. (Top of the list: New York City, but there are many others.) Chefs in New York once thought of vegetarianism as a fad, but now acknowledge it is “becoming a concrete cultural shift," as Sean McPaul of New York’s High Street on Hudson put it. But the shift encompasses much more than veganism and vegetarianism. An increasing number of diners simply want to eat more vegetables that are cooked well. The shift includes other concepts as well, including the farm-to-table movement, which supports local farmers. The end result: chefs are getting very skilled at cooking fresh vegetables well.   Melissa Kravitz, "There's Something Big Shifting in American High Cuisine", AlterNet, January 07, 2018, © Independent Media Institute

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No Evidence Linking Whole Grains To Lower Heart Disease Mortality September 20, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A review of previous studies found that none tested whether eating whole grains influences the risk of death from heart disease, or the risk of a heart attack or a stroke. They did assess the impact of whole grains on risk factors for heart disease, such as blood pressure and cholesterol. But none found any differences based on the types of grains people ate. A large, undisputed body of evidence associates whole grains with other health benefits, however, including lower weight gain, better cholesterol, glucose and insulin levels, which are risk factors for heart disease. They are also a source of cereal fiber that has been linked to lower risk for heart disease, obesity and cancer. Lisa Rapaport, "What Can Studies Tell Us About Whole Grains and the Heart?", Reuters, September 20, 2017, © Reuters

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Commercial Success Expected In U.S. For Reformulated Weight Loss Supplement August 25, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A new dosage version of an herbal weight loss supplement is now on sale in the U.S. Weighlevel is a blend of extracts from the leaves of Lady’s Mantle, olives, mint, and cumin, plus a fiber developed by a Japanese company. Two clinical studies have been conducted in Denmark on the extended release formulation; the first will be submitted for publication this fall. The supplement, developed by a Danish company and researchers at the University of Copenhagen, is taken once daily instead of the three times recommended in an earlier fiber-less version. The once-a-day formulation could make the supplement commercially viable in North America.  [Image Credit: © Sprunk Jansen ] Hank Schultz, "Extended Release Form of Herbal Weight Loss Ingredient Could Be Winner in US Market, Supplier Says", NUTRAingredients-USA.com, August 25, 2017, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Study Links Vegetarian Diet In Men To Depression Symptoms August 24, 2017: 12:00 AM EST U.S. and British researchers report that data collected from 9,668 adult male partners of pregnant women in a longitudinal study showed that vegetarian men are more likely to report “significant depressive symptoms.” Overall, the NIH-University of Bristol researchers found male vegetarians had higher depression scores than non-vegetarians after adjusting for an array of socioeconomic factors. Nutritional deficiencies (e.g., in cobalamin, iron, vitamin B12) could explain the findings. Other potential contributors include increased intake of omega-6 fatty acids, and higher blood levels of phytoestrogens from soy or vegetable-based foods. Dan Flynn, "Men Who Go Vegetarian More Likely to Have Serious Depression", Food Safety News, August 24, 2017, © Food Safety News

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Delicious Plant-Based Meal Options Could Reduce Dependence On Meat August 3, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Food industry watchers wonder whether a perceived trend toward plant-based eating represents a paradigm shift in American dietary habits, or is just a lot of hype. Certainly “reducetarianism” – plant-based eating driven by environmental and animal welfare concerns – is a real thing. But a wide variety of vegan diet options exist only in a few geographic pockets, and that needs to change. People are not likely to give up meat as a dietary choice in the near future. And not until the reducetarian movement succeeds at broadening the availability of delicious plant-based meal options.  Niamh Michail, "'We’re at the Start of an Exciting Transition Towards a Plant-Based Revolution,' Says Reducetarian Founder", FOODnavigator.com, August 03, 2017, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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FDA Allows Heart Health Claim For Soybean Oil July 31, 2017: 12:00 AM EST The FDA has approved a soybean producer’s health claim that soybean oil consumption cuts the risk of heart disease. According to industry analyst Hartman Group, heart health leads the list of health concerns among American consumers. Bunge, the world’s largest producer of soybean oil, said its FDA filing included summaries of clinical studies showing the potential benefits of soybean oil to heart health. Those benefits are based on soybean oil’s positive effect on cholesterol levels and its high concentration of polyunsaturated omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids versus other oils and fats. The FDA decision means companies can now claim that soybean oil as an ingredient replacing saturated fat may reduce heart disease risk and lower LDL-cholesterol. [Image Credit: © Bunge ] "FDA Approves Bunge Soybean Oil Heart Health Claim", News release, Bunge, July 31, 2017, © Bunge Limited

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Cauliflower Pizza Crusts Are A Hit At ESPY Party July 14, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Cali’flour Foods says its plant-based, vegan cauliflower pizza crusts garnered rave reviews from athletes and celebrities attending the recent pre-ESPYs sports awards party in Beverly Hills, Calif. According to company founder Amy Lacey, current Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay ordered a year's worth of the crusts after sampling. The company offers two gluten-free varieties made with cauliflower, cheese, eggs, and spices. A new variant is the plant-based Italian crust containing no eggs or dairy. Lacey was inspired to create the new pizza crusts after her own lupus diagnosis and her discovery that certain foods triggered inflammation. The crusts are available nationwide and online. "Cali'Flour Foods Serves Up Their Cauliflower Pizza Crusts to World's Best Athletes and Celebrities at GBK Pre-ESPYS 2017 Party", News release, Cali’flour Foods , July 14, 2017, © Cali’flour Foods

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Protein Bar Company Unveils Line Of Plant-Based Protein Bars, Powders July 7, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Protein bar company thinkThin has expanded its product line to include a range of plant protein-based nutritional bars and powders. All of the bars and protein and probiotic powder mixes are soy-free, GMO-free, gluten-free and vegan. Products include Sea Salt Almond Chocolate High Protein Bar, Chocolate Mint High Protein Bar, Belgian Chocolate Protein & Probiotics Powder Mix, and Madagascar Vanilla Bean Protein & Probiotics Powder Mix. They will be sold at Whole Foods Market, Kroger, Target and Walmart nationwide. [Image Credit: © thinkThin ] Michael Johnsen, "thinkThin Launches Line of Plant-Based Protein Products", Drug Store News, July 07, 2017, © Drug Store News

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Customized Dietary Supplements, Thanks To 3D Printing Technology July 3, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A company funded by the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund has figured out a way to use 3D printing technology to mix several ingredients and print customized dietary supplements. An example of the ingredient combinations – and one of the more popular among its test customers – is vitamin D, omega-3 and caffeine. The caffeine is released later in the day, “something a mass-produced pill cannot do,” one of the researchers said. The 3D technology permits small batches, which in turn permits personalization of a customer’s order after a dietary nutrient analysis. Other FDA-approved ingredients that the Multiply Labs technology can mix include calcium, iron, selenium, and zinc; vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, and folic acid. [Image Credit: © Multiply Labs ] Stephen Daniells, "MIT Spin-Off Gets Closer to Launch of 3D Printed Supplements", NUTRAingredients-USA.com, July 03, 2017, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Arthritis Patients Who Frequently Eat Fish Experience Reduced Symptoms June 26, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. clinical study involving 176 rheumatoid arthritis patients who completed food frequency questionnaires found that those who ate fish at least twice a week had lower disease activity, including fewer swollen or tender joints. In fact, the more fish patients ate, the lower the levels of disease activity were. The researchers believe fish consumption lowers levels of inflammation that lead to arthritis symptoms. Sara K. Tedeschi et al., "The relationship between fish consumption and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis", Arthritis Care & Research, June 26, 2017, © John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Study Warns That Too Much Vitamin D Can Be Harmful June 26, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Vitamin D supplements are beneficial for bone health, but a new study that analyzed data on more than 39,000 adults finds that Americans may be overdoing it. The number of U.S. adults taking daily vitamin D supplements between 1999 and 2014 increased by more than 17 percent, with three percent of the population exceeding the recommended upper dosage limit. Too much vitamin D poses a risk of adverse effects, including abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood and soft tissue, leading to vascular calcification. The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin D is 600 IU/d for adults 70 years or younger and 800 IU/d for those older than 70 years. Mary R. Rooney et al., "Trends in Use of High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements Exceeding 1000 or 4000 International Units Daily, 1999-2014", JAMA, June 26, 2017, © American Medical Association

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Olive Oil Protects Memory, Learning Ability June 26, 2017: 12:00 AM EST U.S. and Italian researchers have determined in an animal study that extra virgin olive oil, a major component of the Mediterranean diet, protects memory and learning ability and reduces the formation of amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Olive oil reduces brain inflammation but most importantly activates a process known as autophagy, the process by which cells break down and clear out intracellular debris and toxins. The researchers now plan to see whether olive oil added to the diet after the onset of brain disease will stop or reverse it. Elisabetta Lauretti et al., "Extra-virgin olive oil ameliorates cognition and neuropathology of the 3xTg mice: role of autophagy", Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, June 26, 2017, © John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Vegetarian Diet And Exercise Reduce Fat In Thighs June 18, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Researchers in the Czech Republic have determined that a vegetarian diet combined with exercise are more effective than a calorie-reduction diet at reducing subfascial fat in the thighs, a significant contributor to type 2 diabetes. Both subfascial and intramuscular fat are markers of insulin resistance in obesity. The study, conducted among 74 people with type 2 diabetes, found an association between changes in total leg area and subcutaneous fat and subfascial fat on the one hand, and markers of glucose and lipid metabolism on the other hand. Further research is needed to determine how different dietary interventions might affect fat in thighs. [Image Credit: © Whiteman Air Force Base ] Hana Kahleova et al., "The Effect of a Vegetarian vs Conventional Hypocaloric Diabetic Diet on Thigh Adipose Tissue Distribution in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Study", Journal of the American College of Nutrition, June 18, 2017, © American College of Nutrition

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Low-Fat Dairy Products Linked To Higher Risk Of Parkinson’s June 11, 2017: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers who analyzed 25 years of diet and health data on nearly 130,000 men and women found that three servings of low-fat dairy products a day were linked with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. No such association was found with whole milk or other full-fat dairy products. People who consumed at least three servings of low-fat dairy a day had a 34 percent greater chance of developing Parkinson's than people who consumed less than one serving a day. Consuming more than one serving of skim and low-fat a day was associated with a 39 percent greater chance of developing Parkinson's. The researchers acknowledged that early Parkinson's symptoms may have affected the dietary behaviors and questionnaire responses of study participants. [Image Credit: © Clover Sonoma ] Ali H. Rajput et al., "Baseline motor findings and Parkinson disease prognostic subtypes", Neurology, June 11, 2017, © Rajput et al.

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Zinc Could Provide A Simple Way To Prevent Liver Disease June 11, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Australian researchers have determined that adequate levels of zinc in the blood inhibit the inflammatory and antiviral effects of a protein associated with tissue damage caused by chronic liver disease, including infections like hepatitis C and influenza. Without adequate zinc in the bloodstream, the protein IFN-λ3 binds to the interferon lambda receptor, which results in decreased antiviral activity and increased viral replication. Zinc also blocks the inflammatory activity of IFN-λ3, which has been strongly linked to liver cirrhosis in viral and non-viral liver disease. The researchers said their findings support the use of zinc as a simple, effective preventative measure against acute and chronic inflammation in the liver. [Image Credit: © NIH ] Scott A. Read et al., "Zinc is a potent and specific inhibitor of IFN-λ3 signaling", Nature Communications, June 11, 2017, © Macmillan Publishers Limited

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U.S. Households Are Buying Packaged Foods/Drinks With Less Sodium June 11, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study has found that the amount of sodium households acquired from packaged food and beverages decreased between 2000 and 2014 by 396 mg/day per person, from 2,363 mg/day to 1,967 mg/day. In addition, the amount of sodium relative to the amount of food purchased also declined 12 percent (49 mg/100 g). The researchers analyzed data acquired from food and beverage barcode scanning from 2000 to 2014 among a sample of 172,042 U.S. households. The data are somewhat flawed because consumers did not report how much of the food purchased was actually consumed. So there is no way to tell if sodium intake was reduced as well. Jennifer M. Poti et al., "Sodium Reduction in US Households’ Packaged Food and Beverage Purchases, 2000 to 2014", JAMA Internal Medicine, June 11, 2017, © American Medical Association

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Vitamin K: Not Just Found In Leafy Greens June 11, 2017: 12:00 AM EST USDA nutrition researchers have shown that the relatively obscure vitamin K, once thought to exist only in leafy green vegetables, is also present in significant amounts in dairy products containing fat, including milk, yogurt, and cheese. Vitamin K, which helps the blood to clot, is found in two natural forms: phylloquinone, which is plant-based, and menaquinones, found in animal products and fermented foods, and produced by bacteria in the human gut. The researchers say more research is needed to determine the role of microbes used in production of dairy products, and their impact on menaquinone content. There is also a need to determine the bioavailability of all menaquinone forms, considering their abundance in the U.S. diet. Xueyan Fu et al., "Multiple Vitamin K Forms Exist in Dairy Foods", Current Developments in Nutrition, June 11, 2017, © Fu et al.

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Coffee, Herbal Tea Consumption Linked To Lower Risk Of Liver Disease June 11, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Dutch researchers have shown that drinking coffee and herbal tea could protect against the liver stiffness (fibrosis) associated with extensive scarring of the liver caused by unhealthy lifestyles. These include Western-style processed food diets and heavy alcohol consumption. However, coffee and herbal teas are popular, widely available, and inexpensive, and could become important in the prevention of advanced liver disease. The data were gathered on 2,424 adults in the Rotterdam study, a large population-based cohort study whose participants were 45 years or older. Louise J.M. Alferink et al., "Coffee and herbal tea consumption is associated with lower liver stiffness in the general population: The Rotterdam study", Journal of Hepatology, June 11, 2017, © European Association for the Study of the Liver

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Study Adds To Evidence Of Health Benefits Of Vegetable-Rich Diet May 18, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Spanish scientists who analyzed long-term questionnaire data from more than 16,000 study participants found that those following a vegetarian style diet reduced their risk of obesity by half compared to those whose diet was rich in meat and animal fat. The researchers concluded that a “pro-vegetarian” diet tends to shield its adherents from cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The researchers acknowledged, however, that their study was observational and, while it supports current recommendations regarding plant-based diets, does not confirm a cause-and-effect relationship. [Image Credit: © USDA,MyPlate.gov ] Miguel Martinez-Gonzalez, "Eating a Diet Rich in Fruit and Vegetables Could Cut Obesity Risk", News release, study presented at the European Congress on Obesity (Porto, Portugal), May 18, 2017, © European Association For The Study Of Obesity

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High-Protein, Natural Ingredient Spheroid Snacks Available In U.K. May 18, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A British company has launched a new natural food brand – Boostball – that features six high-protein spheroidal snacks made with only seven natural ingredients. The snacks are rich in fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, B, E, B12, calcium, iron and zinc. They are made with raw, cold-pressed ingredients such as natural sugars found in fruits and plants, and produced without baking or refining. The product range includes two vegan varieties. [Image Credit: © Boostball ] Leia Taing, "Boostball Launches New Range of Natural Protein Balls", The Food & Drink Innovation Network, May 18, 2017, © Food & Drink Innovation Network

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Osteoporosis Risk Drops When People Eat More Yogurt May 11, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A large study – 3,881 women, 2,053 men – by researchers at Trinity College Dublin has determined that people who eat more yogurt tend to have denser hip bones and thus a reduced risk of osteoporosis, a chronic condition leading to weaker bones and more bone fractures. The researchers looked at a wide array of possible risk factors, including BMI, kidney function, physical activity, servings of milk or cheese, calcium or vitamin D supplements, smoking, inactivity, and alcohol use. After adjusting for these, they found that a unit increase in yogurt intake in women was associated with a 39 percent lower risk of osteoporosis, and a 52 percent lower risk in men. Vitamin D supplements also helped reduce osteoporosis risk. E. Laird et al., "Greater yogurt consumption is associated with increased bone mineral density and physical function in older adults", Osteoporosis International, May 11, 2017, © International Osteoporosis Foundation and National Osteoporosis Foundation

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Compounds Left In Gut After Wine Digestion Protect Neuronal Cells May 5, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Scientists have known for years that drinking wine in moderation seems to delay the onset of brain disorders and cognitive impairment associated with aging. A multinational research team investigating the phenomenon has come up with some tentative insights into why this happens. They didn’t examine the wine itself, but took a close look at the compounds – they’re called wine-derived human gut metabolites – that remain after the wine exits the stomach and enters the gut. Wine metabolites with the right composition were found to protect neuronal cells from stress, but only if the composition of the gut microbiota (i.e., probiotic profile) was just right. A. Esteban-Fernández et al., "Neuroprotective Effects of Selected Microbial-Derived Phenolic Metabolites and Aroma Compounds from Wine in Human SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells and Their Putative Mechanisms of Action", Frontiers in Nutrition, May 05, 2017, © Esteban-Fernández et al.

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Alternate-Day Fasting Has No Advantage Over A Calorie-Restricted Diet May 3, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Dieters who switch to one of the popular alternate-day fasting schemes from a simple daily calorie restriction routine may be kidding themselves, a U.S. study finds. Researchers organized 100 participants into three groups for a year: one that tried alternate-day fasting (25 percent of calorie needs on fast days); daily calorie restriction (75 percent of recommended calories every day); or no diet at all. The trial showed that, compared to a simple calorie-restricted diet, alternate-day fasting did not keep people on the diet, did not result in better weight loss or weight maintenance, and did not improve risk indicators for heart disease.   [Image Credit: © Atkins ] John F. Trepanowski et al., "Effect of Alternate-Day Fasting on Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance, and Cardioprotection Among Metabolically Healthy Obese Adults", JAMA Internal Medicine, May 03, 2017, © American Medical Association

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Juice Maker Creates Profit From Waste May 1, 2017: 12:00 AM EST The problem for the high-pressure processed juice maker was, What to do with all that leftover pulp? The Forager Project came up with a profitable solution that also helps reduce food waste. Instead of dumping the pulp by-product, also known as pomace, into a landfill, it found a way to press it into different kinds of vegetable-based snack chips. It was a departure – actually quite a leap – for the juice company, but it has worked. It produces three chip varieties (greens, beets and roots). The most-popular green variety will soon be offered in three flavors: chipotle barbecue, (vegan) cheesy and wasabi. [Image Credit: © Forager Project ] Rachel Cernansky, "With expanding chip line, Forager Project proves food waste can be a valuable resource", New Hope, May 01, 2017, © Penton Media

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Looking For A Diet More Primitive Than Paleo? This One Promises The Moon April 28, 2017: 12:00 AM EST The latest fad in the dietary category of “primitive eating” is even more primeval than the popular Paleo diet, with its emphasis on meats, fruits, vegetables, and good fats. Moon eating has its origins in Hawaiian observance of lunar cycles in various aspects of life, including farming, fishing and eating. Not to be confused with the ”whack-a-doodle” Lunar (or Werewolf) diet, the moon diet preaches consumption of organic, unprocessed foods locally grown or foraged, including ancient grains. That part is in tune with global food trends. The new wrinkle: timing the eating according to the phases of the moon that theoretically govern the human body and behavior according to monthly loops (think menstrual cycle). Brandon Presser, "Tired of the Paleo Diet? Maybe it’s Time to Try 'Moon Eating'", Bloomberg Pursuits, April 28, 2017, © BLOOMBERG L.P.

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Two Smaller Breakfasts Fit Today’s On-The-Go Lifestyle April 25, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Food makers and restaurants have discovered an interesting consumer eating trend: one breakfast isn’t satisfying enough. It seems that people grab a bite to eat as they leave home in the morning, then gobble down a second small meal at their desks or in the car. These meals are generally small, e.g., a bagel, a carton of yogurt, a yogurt drink, a portion of fruit, or a hardboiled egg. But not all the time. Food companies have caught on to the trend, concocting small meals that can be microwaved and eaten while driving or typing. The Jimmy Dean brand (Tyson Foods), for example, offers a line of microwavable hash browns stuffed with sausage, cheese, bacon or veggies especially for the “midmorning meal occasion,” something more than an enhanced coffee break. Ellen Byron, "How Many Times Did You Eat Breakfast Today?", The Wall Street Journal, April 25, 2017, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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Protein-Rich Diet Contributes To Fatty Liver Disease In Obese People April 22, 2017: 12:00 AM EST About a billion people globally have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition most commonly associated with obesity. U.S. researchers who conducted a large epidemiological study found that an animal protein-rich diet is associated with a high risk of NAFLD, and that consumption of fructose may not be as harmful as previously supposed. NAFLD can lead to permanent scarring (cirrhosis) of the liver, cancer and liver malfunction. Sometimes the only solution is a transplant. The researchers said their findings jibed with other research indicating that a Western-style diet rich in animal proteins and refined foods may damage homeostasis and glucose metabolism. They also said their studydid not find a harmful association of fructose with NAFLD. Aybike Birerdinc, Zobair Younossi, "Can NASH lipidome provide insight into the pathogenesis of obesity-related non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?", Journal of Hepatology, April 22, 2017, © European Association for the Study of the Liver

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Starbucks Tests Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein Lunch Menu In The Windy City April 11, 2017: 12:00 AM EST One hundred Starbucks stores in Chicago are testing the new Mercato lunch menu targeted at diners looking for a vegetarian, protein-based lunch. The new menu items include salads, sandwiches, yogurt and fruit. Salad options, available at $8 or $9, include za'atar (Mediterranean spice blend) chicken and lemon tahini, green goddess avocado, seared steak and mango, and turkey and fire-roasted corn. Sandwiches ($5 to $8) include a Cuban, a burrata and basil pesto, and an almond butter with strawberries and jam. If the new lunch items are successful, the menu will roll out nationally. [Image Credit: © Starbucks ] Samantha Bomkamp, "Starbucks Debuts New Lunch Menu at 100 Chicago Stores", Chicago Tribune, April 11, 2017, © Chicago Tribune

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Family Meals Without TV Watching Are Linked To Lower Obesity Rates March 31, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study of data collected in phone surveys of nearly 13,000 Ohioans – a third of whom were obese – found that those who ate home-cooked family meals, regardless of how often, were less likely to be obese. More than half said they eat family meals on most days, 35 percent on some days, and 13 percent on few days per week. A third watched TV or videos most of the time during family meals; 36 percent said they never did. Especially important was what the families were doing during their dinnertimes. The odds of obesity were much lower among adults who never watched TV or videos during family meals, and who prepared their own dinners, at least a couple of times a week. [ Image credit: © USDA  ] Rachel Tumin, Sarah E. Anderson, "Television, Home-Cooked Meals, and Family Meal Frequency: Associations with Adult Obesity", Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, March 31, 2017, © Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Company Renovates Factory To Ramp Up Production Of Plant-Based Burgers March 29, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A company that makes plant-based burgers wants to place its product in a thousand restaurants by the end of 2017. To achieve that goal, Impossible Foods is rapidly renovating a former baked-goods factory in Oakland, Calif., to scale up production of the Impossible Burger, a plant-based patty that looks and tastes enough like the real thing that meat eaters and vegetarians will want to order it. The Impossible Burger is already available at 11 restaurants, but the company wants to supply 1,000 eateries, and has even signed a contract feature the faux burgers at the San Francisco Giant’s baseball stadium. [ Image credit: © Impossible Foods  ] Adele Peters, "In its New Factory, Impossible Foods Will Make 12 Million Pounds of Plant-Based Burgers a Year", Fast Company, March 29, 2017, © Mansueto Ventures, LLC

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Eight Servings Of Fruits, Vegetables Daily Is Better For You March 23, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Norwegian and British scientists report that nearly eight million deaths a year could be prevented if people ate eight servings of fruit and vegetables a day. The researchers scoured 142 publications from 95 population studies that examined the relationship between consumption of fruits and vegetables and the risk of chronic diseases. Each analysis included information on several hundred thousand people. They found that the risk of dying prematurely from all causes was reduced by almost a third, and the risk of cardiovascular disease by about a quarter in people who ate 800 grams of fruit and vegetables every day. The greatest benefit came from eating apples, pears, citrus fruit, fruit juice, green leafy vegetables, and fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C. [ Image credit: © Wikimedia Commons ] Dagfinn Aune et al., " Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality–a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies", International Journal of Epidemiology, March 23, 2017, © Oxford University Press

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