Monthly Archives: February 2012

ADA: Consumers Eating More Healthy Foods (But We Still Have a Long Way to Go)

According to the American Dietetic Association’s (ADA) most recent survey, Americans are eating more vegetables, fish, chicken, and whole grain foods, while decreasing the amount of foods they eat containing trans fats. The ADA has been conducting "Nutrition and You" surveys since 1991. The objective of the surveys is to measure current attitudes and behaviors [...]

(Heart-Healthy) Foods Your Valentine Will Love

(Healthy) Foods Your Valentine Will Love Forget the roses and champagne. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, nothing says you care about your special someone’s health and well-being more than dark chocolate and red wine. Not only do these luscious foods delight the senses, they’re also heart-healthy! Both dark chocolate and red wine are rich [...]

What Your Customers Know About Nutrition

As consumers age, many are concerned with maintaining their health. According to a new survey† by the International Food Information Council (IFIC), cardiovascular issues (46 percent), weight (32 percent) and healthy aging (20 percent) are among the top health concerns Americans have today. Foods for Health One of the most positive results of the IFIC [...]