Today’s DietitianVol. 27 No. 9 P. 34 Take this course and earn 2 CEUs on our Continuing Education Learning Library Suboptimal vitamin D status can potentially affect the development of diabetes. The function of vitamin D can be seen in the overall process of insulin secretion and beta cell function. The accumulating evidence suggests that … Read more

What is driving premiumisation in confectionery – key summary Premium confectionery market set to hit $68bn by 2033 Consumers seek affordable luxuries during economic uncertainty and rising costs Brands innovate with upscale flavours, formats and seasonal exclusives Younger generations expect more value, ethics and quality from brands Smaller amounts of high-quality chocolate preferred over larger … Read more

Miso Nikomi Udon is a type of Donabe that contains udon, chicken, kamaboko, mushroom, negi, deep fried tofu and egg served on a miso infused dashi broth. Unlike most udons where it is served on a clear broth this one is quite out of the norm since this Nagoya specialty uses Hatcho miso as its … Read more

Published November 12, 2025 03:06AM Diabetes runs deep in my family. One thing I’ve noticed about the relatives who live with it: they never let the diagnosis take the flavor or joy out of their meals. They also never let it stop them from getting outside and staying active. When I began researching blood sugar-friendly … Read more

Today’s DietitianVol. 27 No. 9 P. 28 The field of AI has existed since the 1950s, when scientists first posed the question, “Can machines think?” In the decades since, AI technology has quietly powered many of our everyday tools, from filtering our spam emails to generating product recommendations based on our past purchases. In 2022, … Read more

Few areas of food and drink manufacturing remain untouched by reformulation. From HFSS (High Fat Sugar Salt) restrictions in the UK to front-of-pack labelling systems like Europe’s voluntary Nutri-Score system, regulation is redefining how products can be marketed and displayed. Add to this growing consumer demand for lower sugar, healthier options, cleaner labels and sustainably … Read more

If you love pumpkin pie and want a low-stress dessert recipe, then these vegan pumpkin pie bars with graham cracker crust are for you! They feature a spiced pumpkin pie filling, which is made with vegan cream cheese, and an easy, press-in graham cracker crust. The bars are baked in a square pan and cut … Read more

Hapabapa/Getty Images Have you ever heard rave reviews about a restaurant only to realize that you’d have to drive hours just to try it? Well, for the chains on this list, the wait just might be over. We did a deep dive through financial reports, press releases, … Read more

While ultrasound has been widely used for medical imaging, it also has a variety of therapeutic applications. The technology could potentially facilitate the release of medication in precise locations for disorders and conditions that require drug treatment.  Ideally, a drug would be released only in specific regions of interest and at a high concentration, to … Read more