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The CPG giant’s nutrition strategy is no longer just removing sugar, salt and fat out of its products – it is also about adding more of what consumers want

Parents today are facing unprecedented levels of stress, with many reporting symptoms of anxiety, depression, burnout, and loneliness. The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2024 advisory calls parental mental health and well-being an urgent public health issue, sighting the effects of parental health on the health and development of children. In this discussion, experts examined the factors driving parental stress, explored…

Lost 20 kg and controlled diabetes: Can getting healthier lower your health insurance premium? Trending Topics

Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death, but its impact is experienced unequally across populations. Heart health disparities, defined as preventable differences in cardiovascular outcomes among populations, contribute to a disproportionate burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and related risk factors in historically underserved communities

Adding herbs and spices can improve the satisfaction of eating healthier foods that include less fat and sugar and have higher protein density, especially for older populations. The findings could be applicable to those on medically restricted diets but face some hurdles in adoption – including fewer at-home cooks with experience to know what herbs…

The state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will no longer be able to purchase items like candy, energy drinks, sodas and other sweetened beverages using SNAP benefits under a new pilot program that’s set to launch on August 31

For German households that have absorbed years of food-price inflation, a study published August 5 by food-systems campaign organization Madre Brava and analytics firm PATOS Solutions arrives with an argument that inverts the usual calculus: eating by the most rigorous science-backed dietary standard available is not a luxury — it is already the cheaper option.…

Urbanization is rapidly transforming food environments in many countries, with 68% of the global population expected to be living in urban areas by 2050. In Viet Nam, where the urban population is projected to expand from 19% in 2000 to 50% by 2030, this trend is expanding access to a wide range of foods, including…

A new study has shown that reducing protein intake may lower the risk of age-related diseases. Scientists urge personalizing protein recommendations

For those of us striving to make our homes more sustainable, the magnitude of the task can often seem overwhelming. Unless you’re able to live a fully off-grid lifestyle, it may feel like small design decisions don’t make a difference. In reality, the items you choose to bring into your home matter, and purchasing with…