Customers queue up at Star Market with their shopping for New Years Eve celebrations, Cambridge, … [+] Massachusetts, USA, 28th December 1977. (Photo by Barbara Alper/Getty Images) Getty Images This is the 30th annual The Lempert Report Trend Forecast; its focus is on the most important issues that the retail and food industries face. Our grocery and CPG leaders are confronting uncertainties. Consumers have witnessed supply chain shock, food inflation, out of stocks and most of all – the industry […]
One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten. Scientists, led by professor Anwesha Sarkar at the University of Leeds, are revolutionizing the sensation of plant proteins, transforming them from a substance that can be experienced as gloopy and dry to one that is juicy and fat like. Subscribe to our free Food Science Tools & Techniques newsletter. And the only substance they are adding […]
Maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing the calories you eat with the calories your body uses. The most important ways to help keep the balance is by eating a variety of foods and exercising regularly. Eat variety of foods Choose meals that include three to five of the food groups and snacks that include two to three of the food groups. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat or fat-free dairy all contribute to a healthy and […]
North Carolina is home to a number of great fast-food chains, including some that were recently named among the best in the country. Three N.C.-founded fast-food restaurants received top honors in a new report based on reader votes from USA Today. These restaurants that got their start in the Tar Heel State made the list of best regional fast-food chains. Bojangles Bojangles, which first opened in Charlotte in 1977, was No. 10 on the list for its all-day breakfast, seasoned fried […]
A pair of Roman-inspired pasta dishes. If you’ve never tried to make homemade pasta, it really couldn’t be easier than this recipe for pici – little pasta worms with a wonderfully bouncy texture. I’d usually serve them Padella-style with cacio e pepe, but, in a nod to getting one of my five-a-day into dinner, here they’re paired with an easy broccoli and walnut pesto. Pasta with chickpeas and rosemary is another Roman classic, which I’ve taken great liberties with, adding […]
A low carb diet typically has you limit bread, sweets, and starchy vegetables. Certain types of fruit may also be high in carbs. Carbs are an important source of energy and one of the three main macronutrients in our diets, along with fat and protein. Not only do carbohydrates fuel your brain and cells throughout your body, but they also regulate digestive health, appetite, cholesterol levels, and more. Still, many people choose to limit their carb intake. Researchers have linked […]
The rise of social media has paved the way for the rise (and fall) of endless viral food trends across the internet. With many of these originating as Youtube, Instagram, and Tiktok food videos reach peak popularity, these trends are ever evolving reflections of pop culture. While some sound genuinely delicious and may have changed appetites for the better, the vast majority are more than questionable. Below, we revisit some of the internet’s most memorable food trends. Challenge Trends The […]
Share on PinterestEating low-fat or healthy low-carb diets can help reduce risks from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and premature death. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images New research finds that low-carb and low-fat diets may help people live longer and healthier lives. Low-fat and healthy low-carb diets are associated lower rates of heart disease, various cancers, and premature death from all causes. Nutrition experts say following simple tips can help you adopt a low-carb or low-fat eating style. A healthy low-fat or low-carb diet […]
With 200 million hits, TikTok is going wild for a creamy super-protein that our grandmothers swore by: cottage cheese. Carb-conscious and keto dieters in particular are raving, saying cottage cheese allows them to enjoy everything from extra-fluffy eggs and pancakes to cheesy dips, creamy pasta and no-churn ice cream as they crush their nutrition goals. But does cottage cheese really help with weight loss? Is cottage cheese keto? And is cottage cheese ice cream anywhere near as good as TikTokers […]
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Tortillas have been a staple of Central and South American cuisine for centuries. Archaeological evidence indicates that they’ve been around since approximately 10,000 B.C.! These days, though, tortillas aren’t limited to any one culture’s food traditions. You’ll find these flat, carb-based foods in most grocery […]
