Nutrition

Nutrition Strategies to Protect Muscle

Nutrition Strategies to Protect Muscle

June 1, 2018 — Recent advances in research show protein’s potential to improve health status in aging adults, according to Douglas Paddon-Jones, Ph.D., FACSM, Department of Nutrition and Metabolism; Center for Recovery, Physical Activity and Nutrition; The University...

Diverse Drivers of Protein Demand

Diverse Drivers of Protein Demand

ACROSS THE GLOBE, but especially in America, the drive to add more animal and plant protein to human diets continues unabated, even as consumers remain somewhat vague as to their reasons why. And, diverse drivers of protein demand pose marketing challenges. In his...

Paleo Diet, Overweight Women & Health

Paleo Diet, Overweight Women & Health

(Originally Posted January 18, 2018) Caroline Blomquist, researcher and doctoral student at Umeå Universitet, Sweden, studied the relationship between the Paleo diet, overweight women & health. Her findings revealed that overweight postmenopausal women who lost...

Proteins for Health

Proteins for Health

Proteins for Health: Issues, Updates and Opportunities University of Minnesota nutrition and food science Professor Joanne Slavin addressed the comparative qualities of plant and animal proteins by highlighting some stark implications for product developers and vegans...

Consumer Demand, Health & Proteins

Consumer Demand, Health & Proteins

  Consumer Demand, Health & Proteins Consumers are bringing nutrient-dense foods into their diets based on what they think will make them healthier. Kara Nielsen, Innova Market Insights, sees protein as a driving force in these product purchases. This is...

2017 Protein Trends & Technologies Seminar

2017 Protein Trends & Technologies Seminar

RELATED LINKS: Protein Trends & Technologies Seminar Sponsors & Exhibitors Directory Food Proteins R&D Academy All Global Food Forums Protein Trends & Technologies Events On May 23-24, 2017, Global Food Forums® held its 5th annual Protein Trends &...

Protein Labeling and Quality Presentation

Protein Labeling and Quality Presentation

The need of accurate estimations of protein quantity and quality has gained further importance because of a new trend of development of protein enhanced products. Kjeldahl and combustion (Dumas) methods are widely accepted for total protein estimation but they lack...

Food Health Survey Presentation

Food Health Survey Presentation

Americans’ food values are shifting. With these changes comes a new importance for understanding where consumers stand on important food and nutrition issues. The IFIC Foundation Food & Health Survey provides over 10 years of insights into American protein trends...

Proteins for Health Presentation

Proteins for Health Presentation

As both a source of calories and essential nutrients, protein is the most important macronutrient. Most U.S. consumers have an adequate intake of protein, however trends such as the move towards plant proteins and an aging population means optimal dietary protein...

Formulating with Milk Proteins Presentation

Formulating with Milk Proteins Presentation

Even as media buzzes with news on proteins from insects and an emerging array of plant materials, milk proteins remain at the cornerstone in many food and beverage applications. The main reasons include better flavor, nutrition and functionality. The milk proteins are...