Who would have thought the seeds I watered in the terra-cotta Chia Pet as a kid are now must-haves in breads, baked good, pancake mixes, cereals, snack bars and even beverages? Chia is one of the seven seeds featured in …
As a health professional, hydration is not a new topic. It’s been a focus and part of the healthy lifestyle strategy for years. Now in 2024, hydration is a top trend among consumers. Innova Market Insights identifies hydration as number …
I like using the change of seasons as motivation to check in on my lifestyle habits. This summer was a complex one for me for several reasons. My brother (and only sibling) died unexpectedly in the spring, as a result, …
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has declared 2023 the International Year of Millets. Millets have been grown in the Indian subcontinent for 5,000 years. The term millet is derived from the French word mille which …
Have you heard of sacha inchi seeds? You know I’m a big fan of seeds, with my book, The Need for Seeds: How to make Seeds an Everyday Food in your Healthy Diet published in 2016! However, sacha inchi weren’t …
As consumers’ interest in high protein plant-based ingredients become more popular, plant-based innovations continue to grow across all categories. Now, what the heck are lupins? Lupins known scientifically as Lupinus L., or as lupine. They are legumes grown in western …
There’s an increase in healthier puffed and crunchy snacks on the market. Traditional popped corn is getting competition from popped chickpeas, sorghum, quinoa and wait, lotus seeds. What the heck are lotus seeds? You know I’m a big fan of …
When it comes to the science of nutrition, it’s always evolving. Where better to learn about the high quality emerging research in nutrition science than four days at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) conference in Baltimore? From the microbiome …