Seasonal transitions are always tough on our skin, especially the shift from winter into spring and summer—we’re going from chilly temperatures, into the heat, and back again with air-conditioning. We’re also naturally more social in the warmer months, which means more sun exposure in general. As a board-certified dermatologist and...
When it comes to eating for optimal health, certain choices are givens: People think fish for omega-3 fatty acids, nuts for plant protein, and yogurt for probiotics, to name a few. To support vision health specifically, carrots get all the glory, thanks to mainstream awareness of their Vitamin A and...
The research on prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics continues to expand as more and more information is uncovered about the positive functions that the human microbiome provides in supporting and maintaining human health. For the past two years, immune health took center stage as the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The world's population is aging rapidly, bringing extreme burdens to public healthcare systems. Frailty and premature death affect many elderly people, but not all. People age differently. FYI: Frailty has been defined as “a state of increased vulnerability to poor resolution of homeostasis after a stressor event, which increases the...
It was great to see new trends during the virtual event of ECRM Baking & Breakfast, Condiments, Sauces and Spreads Winter Program in February 2022. Categories included baking mixes, flour, frostings, oils, spices, seasonings, nuts & chips, breakfast syrups, cereals, granolas, pancake and waffle mixes, sauces and spreads such as...
Most people are beginning to understand that blockchain is not a cryptocurrency associated only with Bitcoin. Rather, it is a collection of technologies. This collection includes the following technologies: An immutable (unchangeable), distributed datastore A consensus validation mechanism Smart contract code Digital identities for participants and assets or products being...
Heart health awareness continues into March with Global Omega-3 Day, celebrated on the 3rd of March. This day recognizes the vital roles that omega-3 marine fatty acids have in health and wellness. Omega-3 fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) fatty acids, essential nutrients with important...
During the winter months, I always find myself gravitating towards comfort foods. Endless bowls of warm soup and baked chicken dishes have been giving me my fill but I've also been warming up to a new delicacy I never really grew up on—empanadas. In my youth, I always enjoyed the...
For the 85 million Americans that avoid purchasing certain foods due to allergies, the supply chain crisis and inflation only compound their stress around food shopping. If a consumer can’t find their preferred, allergy-free food in stock or they’re unable to afford it, their risk of allergy exposure increases. Without...
When you are a regional grocer these days, the landscape is tough. You have to worry about supply chain issues, big box stores, other local competition, and the growing giant competitor out there, Amazon. It feels like Amazon is putting its hand into every single category. It can be frustrating...
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