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ITC Sunfeast is expanding its breakfast portfolio with the launch of a ready-to-drink breakfast smoothie aimed at delivering convenient morning nutrition for busy lifestyles. Positioned as a wholesome on-the-go option, the product reflects broader consumer trends toward health-forward, functional beverages that combine taste with nutritional benefits catering to time-pressed professionals, students and urban consumers seeking balanced starts to their day. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gDvm8i3W #FoodInnovation #BeverageTrends #Nutrition #Convenience #HealthAndWellness #ITC #Sunfeast #ConsumerGoods #MorningRoutine #ProductLaunch

Food trends often drive wider conversations about health and nutrition. The recent popularity of viral Japanese yoghurt cheesecake recipes has sparked renewed interest in the concept of “superfoods,” with searches for superfood examples increasing significantly over the past year. But according to nutrition experts, superfoods are often misunderstood. Many everyday foods — including vegetables, berries and whole foods — offer powerful nutritional benefits when incorporated into a balanced diet. In our latest Crave Magazine article, we explore the viral Japanese yoghurt cheesecake trend and what it reveals about the growing public interest in superfoods and healthy eating. https://lnkd.in/eTxdt256 #nutrition #foodtrends #wellness #healthyeating #superfoods #foodindustry

📘 Healthy Eating: A Guide to the New Nutrition — Key Takeaways I recently explored Healthy Eating: A Guide to the New Nutrition, and it reinforces an important truth: good nutrition isn’t about trends or strict diets — it’s about sustainable, science-based choices. Here are a few evidence-driven principles highlighted in the guide: ✔️ Focus on whole, minimally processed foods ✔️ Prioritize vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy proteins ✔️ Understand that food quality matters more than calorie obsession ✔️ Choose healthy fats instead of eliminating fats entirely ✔️ Build long-term eating habits rather than short-term restrictions As a nutrition professional, I appreciate resources that translate research into practical strategies people can actually follow. True health isn’t achieved through extremes — it’s built through consistency, balance, and informed choices. #Nutrition #HealthyEating #LifestyleMedicine #Wellness #EvidenceBasedPractice

The updated U.S. dietary guidance reinforces a shift the produce industry has been watching for years. Healthy fats are no longer viewed as optional. They are positioned as central to balanced eating patterns. Avocados stand out in this framework because they naturally deliver unsaturated fats alongside fiber and key nutrients. Their placement within the updated food pyramid reflects how nutrition guidance is evolving to emphasize the quality of fats rather than their avoidance. For retailers and category partners, this matters. When guidance aligns with shopper behavior, it creates a more straightforward path from education to purchase. PAC monitors these shifts closely and ensures that marketing and messaging remain aligned with how consumers are being taught to eat. When national guidance, shopper expectations, and retail strategy move in the same direction, category confidence grows, and performance follows. #foodpyramid #avocados #healthyfats

Whether it’s biohackers like Bryan Johnson tracking every glucose spike 🧪 or the rest of us just trying to “eat clean,”🥦 Diet and nutrition has become very... optimised But before we get fancy with swaps and hacks, let’s understand our staples properly. This week, let's talk about our favourite 😋 *Carbohydrates and Sugars* Starting with a term we use confidently : Glycemic Index 🍬 Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises glucose levels in our blood as compared to pure glucose. Glucose is assigned a value of 100. If a food has a GI of 70, it raises blood sugar 70% as much. (under controlled testing conditions) Here’s what most people miss: GI is measured using *50 grams* of available carbohydrate, not a typical serving. So GI tells you about speed, not portion impact. That’s where Glycemic Load (GL) becomes useful. GL accounts for: - How fast the food raises glucose (GI) - How much carbohydrate you’re actually eating GL = (GI × grams of carbohydrate in your serving) ÷ 100 Let’s compare. White rice GI ~70 Carbs per serving ~45 g GL = 32 → High impact Watermelon GI ~72 Carbs per serving ~6 g GL = 4 → Low impact Same GI category. Very different real-world effect. Also important: GI isn’t fixed! ☝🏼 It changes depending on: - Fiber content – more fiber slows digestion - Fat and protein in the meal – slow gastric emptying - Processing – whole grains vs refined flour - Cooking method – overcooked starch raises GI - Ripeness – riper fruits have higher GI - Food form – juice spikes faster than whole fruit - Your own insulin sensitivity!! Numbers are helpful. Understanding them is better. I hope I made Glucose godess proud with this one. 👑 #knowyoursugar #glycemicindex #glucose #sugar #food

🛒 Reading Food Labels: What You Should Look Out For Many people want to eat healthier. But very few people actually read food labels before putting products in their carts. Food labels are one of the most powerful tools for making informed nutrition decisions. Here are 5 key things to check before buying a packaged food: 1️⃣ Serving Size Always start here. The nutrition information listed usually applies to one serving, not the entire package. Many products contain multiple servings. 2️⃣ Added Sugar Watch for ingredients like: • High fructose corn syrup • Glucose syrup • Maltose • Sucrose • Dextrose High added sugar intake is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. 3️⃣ Sodium Content Look for products with lower sodium levels, especially if you consume them frequently. If you're hypertensive, it's advisable to steer clear of sodium-rich foods. 4️⃣ Ingredient List Ingredients are listed in order of quantity. If sugar, refined flour, or hydrogenated oils appear in the first few ingredients, the product is likely ultra-processed. 5️⃣ Fiber Content Fiber supports: ✔️ Gut health ✔️ Blood sugar control ✔️ Satiety Choose foods with higher fiber content, especially when buying cereals, bread, or snacks. 📌 A good rule of thumb: The shorter and more recognizable the ingredient list, the better. Healthy eating is not just about what we cook at home. It’s also about what we choose at the supermarket. — FromDNutritionist’sDesk #NutritionEducation #FoodLabels #HealthyChoices #PreventiveHealth #DietitianLife #WellnessEducation

Nowadays, the use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss is increasing rapidly. These drugs work like the GLP-1 hormone produced in the body by reducing appetite and slowing down the process of food leaving the stomach. This helps a person feel full for a longer time and supports weight loss. However, experts say that instead of relying entirely on medications, a balanced diet and regular exercise are safer and more sustainable solutions. According to doctors, several natural foods can also help increase the secretion of the GLP-1 hormone in the body. Fiber-rich foods such as fruits, green vegetables, and whole grains slow down digestion and help people feel full for a longer period. In addition, protein-rich foods like yogurt, dairy products, and beans play an important role in controlling hunger. Experts also point out that the way food is eaten is just as important as the choice of food. If protein and vegetables are eaten before carbohydrates, and meals are chewed slowly over 20–30 minutes, the body receives the signal of fullness more quickly. In this way, by adopting a balanced diet and proper eating habits, weight can be managed even without medications. #SANewsSikkim #GLP1 #WeightLoss #NaturalWeightLoss #BalancedDiet #FiberRichFoods #ProteinRichFoods #HealthyEating #WeightManagement #WellnessTips #Nutrition #HealthAndWellness

It was a pleasure speaking on the radio today about processed foods and the impact they can have on our health. One key message I emphasised: processing itself is not the problem. Food processing exists on a spectrum. Not all ultra-processed foods are inherently unhealthy. Some are fortified, contain fibre, or serve a practical role in supporting dietary adequacy. Many other ultra processed foods are high in fat, sugar, salt, preservatives, etc, etc. What truly matters is what is added, in what quantity, and how frequently these foods are consumed. Processing takes many forms. Extracting oil from an olive is also processing — yet without this step, we would not have extra virgin olive oil. Context matters. The same principle applies to products like crisps. In theory, they could contain just potatoes, oil, and salt. However, when we examine the ingredients list, we often find a much longer list of additives, flavourings, and enhancers. This is why reading the ingredients list remains an important consumer skill. A key takeaway from today’s discussion: in nutrition, nothing is demonised and everything has its place. Some foods should be consumed more frequently, others less so. It is the overall dietary pattern — shaped by our consistency and daily habits — that ultimately influences health outcomes, not the occasional intake of a single food. Balance, frequency, and dietary quality remain the foundation of good nutrition. #Nutrition #PublicHealth #HealthPromotion #ProcessedFoods

One thing I always say, nutrition is not complicated, its always readily available, the issue is do you know your macros and micros? do you know what to combine to make your meal nutrient dense? As a nutritionist, this is where we come in and where we guide you through the different phases of life.