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15 Trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show

How the Specialty Food World Continues to Change and Innovative

July 24, 2023

The Summer Fancy Food Show 2023 showcased an array of extraordinary brands with fascinating stories to tell. From innovative and healthy ingredients to nostalgic family legacies, here are some standouts.

WILDFARE Health Mediterranean Fare

June 8, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

WILDFARE is a healthy cuisine company specializing in Mediterranean fare made for the American kitchen.

Green-Medi Diet Associated with Lower Brain Atrophy in 18-Month MRI Study

February 2, 2022

Julia Peterman

A green Mediterranean diet may help slow age-related brain atrophy, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The DIRECT PLUS 18-month-long randomized control trial included 284 participants, who were divided into three groups according to diet: a healthy dietary guidelines group, a Mediterranean diet...

Cardiovascular disease on the rise

January 29, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major global health problem that substantially contributes to morbidity, mortality, and escalating health care costs. The American Heart Association estimates the prevalence of CVD is 48% in all adults and increased with advancing age1. Heart diseases ranked first as the leading cause of death1. Although...

Company Profile: Aslihan Koruyan Sabanci

July 18, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Since 2009, Aslıhan Koruyan Sabancı has dedicated herself to creating awareness of healthy eating and healthy living. In 2012 she wrote Gluten Free Mediterranean Cuisine – Invaluable Recommendations for a Healthy Immune System, which received “Best Health and Nutrition Cookbook in the World.” The 320 page book, enriched with photos,...

Supplements/Diet Ineffective for Cardiovascular Health? CRN Calls New Study "Wrongheaded"

July 8, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that nutritional supplements and dietary interventions have little to no effect on cardiovascular health. Experts are already pointing out that the study ignores all observational trials, which serve as the major basis for dietary guidelines—and the study itself notes that...

Making Mediterranean a Lifestyle

May 22, 2019

Julia Peterman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Mediterranean diet has been called the healthiest in the world, and has been named the easiest to follow by US News & World Report. In fact, out of eight categories, it was #1 in six of them, including Best Diets Overall and Easiest Diets to Follow (1). It can...

Study: Mediterranean Diet Reduces Overeating

April 26, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Winston-Salem, NC—New research suggests that a Mediterranean diet may help followers feel full on fewer calories. Researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine reporting in the journal Obesity found that nonhuman primates on a Mediterranean diet chose not to eat all the food available to them, and maintained a normal weight.

Mediterranean Diet Named Healthiest, Easiest to Follow

January 2, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

U.S. News ranked 41 diets in terms of effort it takes to follow, nutritional balance, heart health, and how well each diet delivered on its promises. Coming in at #1 was the Mediterranean diet, with a score of 4.2 out of 5; the DASH diet was a close second, scoring...

Food for Thought

August 14, 2018

Sebastian Krawiec

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone wants to stay sharp. As individuals get on with age and experience forgetfulness, they often turn to supplements meant to support memory and other cognitive function. While that may be helpful, it’s always more effective to engage in healthy habits before those vulnerable years. Having a healthy diet and...