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 […]
For almost as long as people have been losing their hair, innovators have sought wonder treatments to regrow it. The Ancient Egyptians tested a mixture of animal fats (drawing from hippos, serpents, and everything in between) to restore hair to a balding person’s head. And that’s one of the least revolting natural remedies their desperate […]
For those couples trying to conceive, the process can be a mixture of excitement, joy, and, at times, frustration. At least, that’s the case for the 12% of men and 13% of women ages 25 to 44 who struggle with fertility issues. Though modern medicine has pioneered an assortment of hormone treatments, fertility drugs and […]
Your heart deserves lots of TLC. Unfortunately, modern diets aren’t always designed with the health of our cardiovascular system in mind. Processed foods high in fat, sugar and salt can take a toll on the workhorse of our internal organs, reducing the overall quality and length of life of the average North American. We’ve put […]
Many of us fall into a sobering pattern this time of year. We vow to lose weight during the new year. We hit the gym hard. We cut carbs, sugars and fats for a few weeks. Then, we skip a day and start a spiral that ends with a return to the familiarity of the […]
Seaweed is an incredible natural resource. Coastal communities have witnessed its benefits for generations, but now the scientific community is finally catching up. In 2021, we discussed a variety of benefits for industries ranging from hair care, oral care and mental health to the brewing, food and beverage and CPG industries. If you missed any […]
Will your next straw outlast you? It’s very likely. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the average plastic straw takes about 200 years to degrade, creating choking hazards for animals and a time-released toxin guaranteed to harm the environment for two centuries. And that’s only one source of plastic pollution that’s doing major harm to […]