Cardiovascular disease doesn’t happen overnight. A combination of factors contributes to this illness. According to the annual report from the American Heart Association, high blood pressure is among those most likely to result in death. Also known as hypertension, this condition worsens as the prolonged effects accumulate, turning unhealthy dietary choices today into disorders tomorrow. […]
We all know you are what you eat, but what about what you don’t eat? Deficiencies in key nutrients, mineral or bioactive compounds can result in undesirable health outcomes as well. The good news is consumers recognize the need to make up any shortcomings of their diets, hence the projected 8.9% growth rate of the […]
With flu season on the horizon, people are thinking about scheduling their annual shot (if they haven’t already). Vaccination can boost your natural immune response and reduce illness by about 40% to 60%, depending on how well the vaccine matches the specific flu virus spreading. Vaccination may also protect the people around you who may […]
From full-blown vegans to omnivorous flexitarians, consumers want far more plants in their diets. There’s a growing appetite for grub that puts a fast-food spin on plant-based eats, especially dishes that make people’s mouths water from the image alone. And the restaurant sector appears happy to oblige. For example, consumers saw a 1,320% increase in […]
With the holidays just around the corner, you want to find something special for everyone on your shopping list. Even if you’re ahead of the game and bought your fair share of big-ticket items, having a few extra surprises (or goodies) around is always a crowd pleaser. Whether you want some assorted items for a […]
Great food is a sensory exploration, bringing a person on a journey from first sight to the final bite. Yet sometimes, seeing a beautiful and lovingly prepared dish on the big screen is enough to make your mouth water. You know it when you see it. Watch Keri Russel pour her heart and soul into […]
Low sodium diets? Health officials think this change in U.S. eating habits is long overdue. Studies show the average daily sodium intake for an adult in the U.S. is 3,608 mg compared to the 2,300 mg recommended by the Department of Health & Human Services. Our fast-paced modern lives make cutting back on sodium tough—thank […]
If you run your own restaurant, profit margins are often in the back of your mind. In fact, the One Table 2022 survey shows profit margins have shrunken to 21% pre-COVID to 13% today. With heightened inflation, supply chain disruption, and as many as 80% of Americans dining out less, new inventory purchasing needs to […]
How beer looks to the naked eye plays a big part in its marketability. Even if the taste is exceptional, consumers might be turned away if the wrong style has a cloudy, hazy or opaque quality. Yes, beer culture evolves, but since the switch from tankards to glassware in the 19th century, there’s been a […]
Consumers are realizing that the sunscreen they grew up with isn’t all it’s cracked up to be for both the environment and their own health. As everyday knowledge about the harms of solar radiation expands, people are eager to find products that keep their skin safe from ultraviolet rays, reduce the signs of aging, and […]