Get ready to be bowled over! Innovation in cereals and bar products was robust in 2025—despite tariffs, inflation, GLP-1’s and more. Overall cereal launches grew 28% last year per the Innova Database of new products. Raising the bar were cereal and energy bars, which led the innovation parade and addressed consumer demands for portable protein. … Read more
Today’s DietitianVol. 28 No. 2 P. 8 During a fascinating webinar on the future of global food systems, I recently learned that, according to the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization, 75% of the world’s food is generated from just 12 plants and five animal species. I smiled when I heard this, thinking about Iceland’s … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. There is caramel ice cream and then…there is my caramel nice cream. And not to brag, but WOW! I use frozen bananas, Medjool dates, and vanilla for a smooth, creamy dessert that tastes way too decadent … Read more
Mumbai: For the world’s most populous country, the very suggestion of hidden infertility can appear almost heretical and challenge the consensus of boasting world’s largest demographic dividend. However, the data suggest otherwise. Rising infertility prevalence, a steadily falling total fertility rate, and emerging concerns over population replacement together pose significant long-term challenges to one of … Read more
I first wrote about red light therapy more than a decade ago, long before it became trendy on social media. At the time, I was deep in my own healing journey with Hashimoto’s, trying to understand why my body felt so depleted and what I could do to support it at the root level. Red … Read more
This comprehensive list of the best instant pot recipes includes everything from delicious shredded chicken to breakfast oatmeal to soups to mashed potatoes to pasta! Let your Instant Pot do all the work for super easy dinners (and breakfasts!). So many of these recipes are ultra-easy, set-it-and-forget-it meals meant to make your life easier. If … Read more
Pan-searing a steak is a 20-minute process, but most of that is resting time. The actual cooking is about 4 minutes per side in a smoking-hot skillet with high-heat oil, then basting with butter, garlic, and thyme for the last minute. Two things matter more than anything else: the steak needs to be dry before … Read more
Decadent. First adjective that came to my mind after the first bite. It is not a sourdough, relies on commercial yeast, but I would not consider it a bread fit for beginner bakers. The high hydration level makes it very tricky to handle. However, if you don’t mind a little challenge, go for it. Absolutely … Read more
The samosa is arguably India’s most beloved snack. It shows up at every tea break, every party, and every street corner. But most people have no idea what two samosas actually do to their bodies. As a nutritionist, I see patients every week who snack on samosas without realising they’re eating the calorie equivalent of … Read more
Friday night. 9:45 pm. Your kid is burning up, won’t settle, and your GP’s phone goes straight to a recorded message telling you their next available appointment is Tuesday. So you do what everyone does. You Google it. You read four conflicting forum posts, convince yourself it’s either nothing or something very serious, and then … Read more