Calorie Reduction

40% Of Youth Use Calorie Info At Fast-Food Restaurants

Girls and obese youth were most likely to consider their caloric intake, according to a study published in the Journal of Public Health. ...More
May 24, 2013
Posted in News
Menu Labeling Lowers Women's Caloric Intake

Menu labeling has raised awareness of calorie content in restaurant meals and slightly reduced women's caloric intake, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. ...More
May 24, 2013
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group Remains Bullish on TEN-calorie Strategy

The 10-calorie Dr Pepper must have shown promise because the concept has been expanded to other drinks, including 7 Up, Canada Dry, A&W, Sunkist and RC Cola. ...More
May 24, 2013
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Study Shows Subtle Health Effects of Vegetables

TNO researchers demonstrated the subtle health effects of vegetables for the first time, according to a study published in the May 2013 issue of Genes and Nutrition. ...More
May 23, 2013
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Eating Candy Doesn’t Increase Obesity, CVD Risk

Good news for candy lovers. Adults who consume candy at least every other day are no more likely to be overweight nor have greater risk factors for cardiovascular disease than people who eat candy once a week or even less than three times a month, according to a new study ...More
May 22, 2013
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Cargill Presents Functional Beverages at Healthy Beverage Expo 2013

Cargill will present functional beverage prototypes and finished products made with ingredients to help support joint health, provide balanced energy and promote wellness at the Healthy Beverage Expo 2013 June 7-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ...More
May 21, 2013
Posted in News, Flavor, Nutraceuticals
More Than A Sugar Issue: The Many Facets of U.S. Obesity

While Americans tend to focus on sugar when placing blame for the U.S. obesity epidemic, a recent article from NYTimes.com reports on several other aspects of this weight management issue. ...More
May 21, 2013
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Study, Pistachios Provide All Antioxidants During Digestion

Pistachios provide almost all of their polyphenols and antioxidants during digestion making them readily available to the body, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition. ...More
May 20, 2013
Posted in News, Colors, Fiber
Image Gallery: Fresh Fruit 2013 Culinary Trends

Innovative takes on fruit is the newest culinary trend in 2013 with fruit trends inspiring foodservice operators, as well as new food and beverage products. ...More
May 17, 2013
Posted in Galleries, Flavor
Small-Chain Eateries Serve More Calories

Research reveals the average meal at small-chain restaurants contains about two to three times more calories than it should. ...More
May 14, 2013
Posted in News