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
Tacos are my partner Dave’s absolute favorite meal, so I’m always experimenting with new ways to make them. He loves buffalo wings but hates how messy they can be, so stuffing buffalo chicken into a tortilla with some ranch dressing is his idea of a perfect meal. These buffalo chicken tacos are a regular in … Read more
Today’s DietitianVol. 27 No. 8 P. 24 At the most fundamental level, diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a metabolic disease of the retina. When excessive glucose is present in the blood stream—as is the case with poorly controlled type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes—several metabolic pathways are upregulated to handle the hyperglycemic state. One of … Read more
Let’s talk pasta salad. I know we’ve done a few versions over the years together, but this one has been a go-to recently. It is a Mediterranean pasta salad. Ish. And it fires on all engines. It is flavor-packed, nutritious, and the leftovers are legit amazing. You start with a base of good pasta. Beyond … Read more
This easy Pumpkin Roll recipe is an absolute stunner. I’ve always seen those perfectly rolled cakes in the grocery store and thought they were too advanced for my kitchen. Let me tell you, this fall dessert is not only easy, but inexpensive, fun to make, and delicious. Sure, it takes a little finesse (and a … Read more