Nutrition

There are very few fruits out there that have garnered as much glory as the avocado. And, TBH, it deserves the obsession. Avocados add creamy texture to toast, can smash into a divine dip (guacamole anyone?), and make salads taste wayyyyy better. This green goddess, which hails from Central and South America, started popping up on the internet in recipes …

Olly, Thorne, and FullWell are among the best vitamins for hair growth and thickness. See what other products our nutritionists recommend. While factors such as age, genetics, hormones, and medication may affect your hair, nutrition is key for hair health throughout life. In particular, the vitamins B, C, and D plus iron and zinc play important roles. Some supplements are …

Photo by Lucas Tusinean | The Triangle With societal pressure of achieving the perfect diet, issues such as malnutrition, imbalanced diets, food insecurity and eating disorders impact the mental health of Drexel University’s students. Started in 2007, the Healthy Minds Study is an ongoing study of student mental health across universities throughout the United States. The study results state that …

Garlic is a staple ingredient in many diets. Fresh garlic and garlic powder are commonly used to season recipes like pasta and meat dishes, and garlic is also used medicinally to support the health of the immune system and heart. Because of its concentration of protective plant compounds, garlic may benefit health in several ways, including reducing markers of inflammation …

The demand for health, nutrition and deliciousness in food and beverage products has been on trend in APAC for several years now, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but in the more recent past the added element of affordability has also gained significant traction amidst rising economic and inflationary challenges. “What this means is that food and beverage firms now …

Flemmie Pansy Kittrell was a leader in the field of home economics, with a particular interest in the nutrition and holistic well-being of children from Black and low-income families. Born to sharecropping parents in North Carolina in 1904, Kittrell was the eighth of nine children. At just 11 years old, she started working as a cook and a maid, and …

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett institute have teamed up with a company seeking to revolutionise global nutrition through the development of scientifically advanced functional ingredients, to examine the health benefits of non-conventional crops and to develop ways of incorporating them into everyday food. UK-based company Perubien focuses on promoting the health benefits of these Peruvian crops to diversify …

Avocado oil’s high content of oleic acid has been associated with lower blood pressure levels Avocado oil is a type of edible oil extracted from the pulp of avocados, a fruit native to South Central Mexico. It is known for its mild flavour, high smoke point, and various health benefits. Avocado oil is considered healthy due to its high content …