Improving and maintaining our health through our food choices has always been a topic of interest for many people, and at no point in recent history has…
Nutrients
Five Specialty Culinary Oils: Their Health Benefits and How To Use Them
The first article in our two-part series on culinary oils covered different types of popular cooking oils. Many popular oils have great utility in the kitchen due to their wide range…
IFIC Survey: Consumer Perspectives on Vitamins, Minerals, and Food and Beverage Fortification
Download the survey results here Highlights When deciding what to eat or drink each day, the majority of people say they consider the presence of specific vitamins and minerals…
What You Should Know About Plant-Based Alternatives to Meat
Download the Fact Sheet Here Vegetarian alternatives to meat are nothing new—veggie burgers, vegan deli meat and chicken-less nuggets have been around for decades. But while these products…
Consumer Surveys: A Continued Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Food Purchasing, Eating Behaviors and Perceptions of Food Safety
In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has been entrenched in our daily lives for the better part of one year. In the midst of its impact on the health of many and…
What is the DASH Diet?
Download the DASH Diet Fact Sheet Highlights The “DASH” in DASH diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet is promoted by the National Heart,…
What is Vitamin C?
Highlights Vitamin C is found in many foods and beverages, and can also be consumed as a dietary supplement. A variety of fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C, including citrus fruits…
Seven Common Cooking Oils: Health Benefits and How To Use Them
Our latest consumer survey on dietary fats found that most people report they are trying to limit their fat intake at least some of the time. And…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet
Download the Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet here It is well-established that dietary fats are an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. They add flavor and texture to foods and…
