Food Distribution Giant Reveals Nutrition Trends

One of the biggest distributors of organic and natural foods, UNFI or United Natural Foods Inc., released its 3rd quarter roundup of trends, both existing and upcoming. The video below is geared at those that manage or own health food stores. Among the products hot listed are “super seeds,” non-dairy spreads and cooking oils, and [...]

Don’t Fear The Flavor: Gluten-Free Pasta

We’ve found gluten-free foods that don’t taste like paper or feel like a weight in your stomach. That’s important because gluten appears to be a no-go for more and more people, but not because of an intolerance or even a severe allergy to casein or actual gluten. More doctors and researchers are beginning to study [...]

Cereal Sans Sugar Overload: The Next Gen Breakfast

This week I tried three cereals from U.S. Mills and put them to the test for criteria such as flavor, sweetness, crunchiness, chewiness, and sogginess.  All three cereals contain low to moderate amounts of sweetener and are Kosher, Vegan Suitable, and contain no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Aztec Crunchy Corn & Amaranth Cereal (Organic, [...]

Nutrition & Health Trends FY10

Our third year at Expo East again revealed the health, wellness and nutrition trends for the coming year, with a continued focus on gluten-free and ayurveda-inspired wellness and beauty lines. While years ago organic was the go-to seal to attract new buyers, gluten-free continues to be the latest seal trend seekers search for whether they [...]

Health At The Cellular Level What:Fruits, greens and supplements make up this drinkable superfood dose that aims to energize and alkalinize.

The Dirt:Cell-Nique is the classic case of an enlightened former business executive who left steak dinners and boys’ nights out behind for a sophisticated back-to-basics approach. Dan Ratner, a former healthcare manager at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and General Electric Capital, left the corporate world in the stressful tri-state area when the diet and lifestyle began to take [...]

A Stimulant-Free Energy Drink

What: A caffeine-free drink that employs a natural protein for its energy source  This beverage is made from the gluten-free grain, quinoa, which is found in the Andes, in South America. Who: Teens, adults, mature The Dirt: Guinoa Gold is billed as a low-glycemic, natural energy drink that will boost energy via good carbohydrates and [...]