The Secret Behind Diet and Gut Health
The tiny living creatures that reside in our gut can number in the trillions, are diverse in species, complex in their function, and can have a wide range of effects on human health. For this…
How To Eat Healthy To Achieve Better Odds Against Cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, out of every 100,000 men and women, about 439 will be diagnosed with cancer every year. The estimated total for the United States alone in 2018 was 1,735,350 new cancer cases.…
Natural Flavors- Added Flavor or Added Risk?
When we hear the term “natural flavors” we automatically think of healthy, natural food, but few people know what this term actually means. The truth is, natural and artificial flavors are actually extremely similar. They…
6 Food Trends to Look for in 2019
2018 is ending and restaurant industries are entering the busy holiday season but it’s never too early to start planning ahead. 2018 brought all different kinds of food trends that were new and exciting. According…
2018: A Recap of Nutrition Milestones
While 2018 is starting to wind down and plans are starting to be made for the new year, it’s hard to forget all the nutrition and allergy milestones the foodservice industry reached this past year.…
Eating "Clean": What are consumers really looking for when dining out?
The days of glazing over ingredients when purchasing food are coming to a close. Now, more than ever, health food stores and farm to table restaurants are popping up everywhere, and they are packed with…
Pick Your Poison: Anti-Caking Agents
With graduation season quickly approaching and Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s a good time to reflect on things you’ve learned from your mother – or even from her mother and her mother’s mother.…
Pick Your Poison: Preservatives and Additives
Easter is on its way and more than the Easter Bunny might be hopping in for a visit. It’s a time for family, friends, and food. You’ve got your Sunday clothes on, perhaps a nice…
Pick Your Poison: Artificial Colors
March is here, spring is near, and on the 17th some of us may imbibe in a green beer . . . or two. We’ve all heard of the health risks and even benefits of…
What’s the hysteria about Listeria?
By Jeffrey Weissinger, COO of Kitchens with Confidence You need not dig into the news today to read about Listeria and the dangerous effects that is has on people, especially those who are pregnant, elderly and…