It’s the height of summer here in Sacramento, which means I’m just sweating all the time. When the heat wavers between 90ºF to 100ºF every day, all I want for lunch and dinner are light meals. Often, that translates to me grazing on vegetables, crackers, cheese, and dip. With the abundance of peppers showing up … Read more
Oreo Brownie Cake is a decadent treat with three layers! Starting with a brownie base and topped with two layers of white cake, this cake is covered with Oreo frosting and chocolate ganache! I’m obsessed with making layer cakes. But they have to moist, packed with flavor, and loaded with frosting. I love this chocolate … Read more
You may know that carrying extra pounds in your midsection, even if your overall weight seems fine, comes with risks for your heart health and metabolism. A new study investigated the question, how widespread is the issue, and how significant are the risks? New research suggests more than 1 in 5 adults around the world … Read more
Key Takeaways Introducing My Physical Activity Plate, an evidence-based, yet user-friendly graphic to help the general public make sense of exercise recommendations: The idea behind the redesign was to eliminate the hierarchical vision of the Physical Activity Pyramid and offer a more “harmonious approach” that helps people see … Read more
How are functional food claims regulated in the EU – summary Functional food claims in the EU must be pre-approved by regulators The European Commission authorises claims after EFSA’s scientific assessment Only 16 changes have been made to the approved claims list since 2012 Probiotic and fibre-related claims are often rejected due to weak evidence … Read more
What happens when you take thinly sliced vegetables, layer them in a dish, add a rich red sauce, plenty of herbs, and a cheesy topping? You get this insanely delicious oven roasted ratatouille, aka “the vegetable dish that vegetable haters won’t be able to get enough of.” While this interpretation of ratatouille isn’t exactly traditional, … Read more
A healthy breakfast doesn’t have to conform to traditional breakfast ideas — just aim to hit some key macronutrients.Credit: Unsplash Monika Borys If we’ve learned anything from covering health and wellness news for decades, it’s that our understanding of the effects of different foods on our bodies is in constant evolution. We’ve seen the metronome … Read more
No daily fluid intake recommendations apply to everyone with diabetic kidney disease. “Optimal water intake should be individualized, based on clinical assessment and risk factors rather than a universally recommended amount,” says Abbal Koirala, MBBS, an assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. “Both excessive and insufficient water intake may be harmful, … Read more
New clinical data suggests that Calanus oil supplementation may offer benefits for diastolic function in prediabetic women.1 Diastolic function can be an indicator of heart failure, the pilot study explains, and Calanus oil is a marine source of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, also containing antioxidants such as astaxanthin. The oil, previously studied for potential … Read more
ROSEMONT, IL – Registration is now open for the 2025 Food Safety Summit education program for scheduled for May 12–15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The highly anticipated educational experience for food industry professionals will feature over 20 interactive sessions, workshops, and certification courses designed to address the most pressing food safety challenges … Read more