Weight Management/Weight Loss

RDNs Predict Diet Trends for 2022 and Beyond in 'What’s Trending in Nutrition' Survey

The study, conducted by Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitian, relied on input from 1,173 Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

01.06.22

Better Juice Reaches First Commercial Deal for Sugar-Reduction Technology in U.S.

A major U.S. fruit juice manufacturer signed a deal for an installment of the technology, following a European patent and self-affirmed GRAS status.

12.14.21

High Animal-to-Plant Protein Ratio May Contribute to High Waist Circumference, Fasting Glucose

A population-based study suggests that keeping plant-based protein intake high can improve these two key markers of metabolic syndrome risk.

12.06.21

Curcumin Extract Improves Inflammatory Markers, Mood Scores in Overweight Study Participants

The 12-week study also linked a turmeronol-rich extract to significant weight loss compared to the placebo group.

12.01.21

FrieslandCampina and AGT Team Up to Launch Plant-Based Protein Ingredients

The two new isolates are designed to overcome taste challenges to meet consumers’ high expectations for taste, texture, and performance, the companies said.

11.29.21

Plant-Based Pet Health Ingredient Targets Weight Management

Layn Natural Ingredients' TruGro, a complex of polyphenol-rich green tea extracts and compounds naturally occurring in green tea leaves, is NASC-certified.

11.08.21

FMCG Gurus Discusses Today’s Active Nutrition Market

At Vitafoods 2021, Mike Hughes, head of research and insights, provided a forward-looking profile of the active lifestyle consumer.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.18.21

Better Sleep May Translate to Healthier Snacking

Study ties less than the recommended 7 hours of sleep to higher intake of non-meal calories.

09.21.21

Once-Daily Herbal Complex Shown to Offer Weight Management Benefits

Sprunk-Jansens’ Weighlevel One has been linked to improvements in appetite, digestion, and metabolism in two clinical trials.

09.20.21

Sleep Quality Correlated to Diet Quality and Obesity Risk in Women

Men did not appear to have this same effect, likely due to different hormones involved in sleep-wake cycles, the authors of the study said.

09.16.21

Sustaining Healthy Weight & Body Composition with Nutraceuticals

The multifaceted causes and effects of being overweight continue to challenge consumers. But there are also many advanced solutions.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.09.21

Weight Management Solutions: Ingredient & Formulation Spotlight

From plant proteins and adaptogens to sugar reduction and blood sugar management, the range of weight wellness formulation options is expanding.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.09.21

Supermarket Layouts Can Improve Customers’ Food Choices, Study Finds

The location of healthy and unhealthy foods have a psychological effect on consumers’ shopping patterns, as quantified in a selection of stores.

09.08.21

Daily Avocado Consumption May Help Reduce Visceral Fat Among Women

While the same benefits weren’t seen in men, the ability to target visceral fat through a nutritious addition to daily meals is meaningful to metabolism.

09.08.21

Probiotic Shown to Offer Weight Management and Mood Health Benefits

The impact of Lallemand’s L. rhamnosus HA-114 on eating and mood-related behaviors could facilitate adherence to weight loss programs, the study found.

09.01.21

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Metabolite of Fructose Shown to Contribute to Obesity in Mice

Study focused on the effect of a high-fructose diet on villi, structures that line the inside of the small intestine and help absorb nutrients.

08.20.21

Stevia Extract Receives ‘No Questions’ Letter on GRAS Notice

This confirmation expands upon the FDA's previous No Objection Letters for Nascent's Reb A to now include all steviol glycosides extracted from the leaf.

08.13.21