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2013 is the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is educating and encouraging people to “Eat Right, Your Way, and Every Day”. They are also sharing 13 health tips for this year as well: • Don’t skip breakfast. • Fill up on fruits and vegetables • Be conscious…
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Recently attending the Nutrition Industry Update at the Natural Products Expo West, attendees heard the following quote about total transparency by Mr. Greg Page of Cargill: “In a world where nothing can be hidden, you better have nothing to hide” This statement is especially true when we think about media and consumer uproar over the…
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When was the last time you checked your Heart Health knowledge? If you like, here is a short quiz that could help save the life of someone you know. According to the CDC, “Every year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year—that’s…
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Ohly’s Prodry line of pantry flavors are made from food products and condiments that one can easily find in most homes today. Their concept was to convert wet ingredients into dry powder form to make these ingredients easier to handle, from shipping and warehousing to R&D and production. The hidden costs of using liquid ingredients…
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Emerald Packaging recently hosted the AACT for a plant tour, and we were lucky to be part of it! At the beginning of the tour, we were welcomed by Kevin Kelly, son of the founder. He told us about his family –run company and how they have been manufacturing and distributing flexible packaging for almost…
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A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition demonstrates the benefits of consuming a protein blend for muscle protein synthesis after exercise. This study is a first-of-its-kind, conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and utilizes the proteins from soy, whey and casein consumed after an acute bout of resistance exercise.…
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Did you know that losing weight is the number one resolution – every year? The US government, CDC and NIH in particular, try to manage our weight via the Body Mass Index. The BMI was developed in Belgium in 1830 (That’s right! 1830 – Nearly 200 years ago). It has been tweaked a little of…
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Cost savings projects are common to the meat industry. It is typical to chase opportunities that save pennies per pound. Projects that save dimes or quarters per pound are rare, but real. With a combination of WBS alginates, innovative processing, and under-valued trim, new grind materials are possible. The process of pre-blending meat has been…
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Research presented at The Obesity Society’s annual scientific meeting in Atlanta shows that eating high protein sausage and egg-based breakfasts curbed hunger throughout the morning, compared with a low-protein breakfast (pancakes and syrup) or skipping breakfast, in 18-55-year-old women. “Eating a breakfast rich in protein significantly improves appetite control and may help women to avoid…
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