Tag Archives: Nutrition

16May/25

Dr Glitter Launches at Urban Outfitters

May 16, 2025Food and DrinkChemical oceanography, Ecology, Edaphology, food, Nutrient, Nutrition, Probiotic, United States, Urban Outfittersadmin

Dr Glitter, a company that has developed edible nutrient crystals using patent-pending ActivCrystal™ Technology, has launched its product at Urban Outfitters. These crystals deliver vitamins, minerals, and probiotics in a colourful, sparkly, and tasteless format, designed to be sprinkled on food. The article highlights this innovation as a “world-first” and positions it as a fun, health-conscious product for Gen Z consumers. The partnership with Urban Outfitters is seen as a strategic move to reach the US market and beyond, reflecting a broader trend towards natural and preventative health solutions. Read more

27Jul/23

Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover How Mammary Glands Control Overall Energy Balance and Fat Metabolism

July 27, 2023ReasearchAdipose tissue, Breast, Breast anatomy, Breast reduction, Breastfeeding, Connective tissue, Icahn, Mammary gland, Nutrition, Obesity, Risk factors for breast canceradmin

An Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai study sheds light on the intricate interplay between mammary adipose (fat) tissue and breast health, and offers exciting possibilities for understanding breast development, lactation, cancer, and obesity and related metabolic disorders. Continue reading

07Nov/22

PISTACHIOS ARE A POWERHOUSE OF NUTRIENTS

November 7, 2022Food and DrinkAntioxidants, Antioxidative stress, Articles, Branches of biology, food, Health, Nutrition, Oxygen radical absorbance capacity, Vegetable, Vitaminsadmin

Foods rich in nutrients with antioxidant properties are regularly encouraged as part of a healthy lifestyle, and research suggests that a diet high in antioxidant-rich foods may even help to reduce the risk of premature death.1 While fruits and vegetables are often thought of as high-antioxidant foods, a new study conducted by Cornell University and published in the journal, Nutrients, produced surprising results2. Pistachios have a very high antioxidant capacity, among the highest when compared to values reported in research of many foods commonly known for their antioxidant capacity, such as blueberries, pomegranates, cherries, and beets. Continue reading

29Oct/22

Are butter boards bad for you? An expert view on the latest food trend

October 29, 2022Food and DrinkArticles, Butter, Colloids, Creative Commons, Dairy products, Duane Mellor, Food and drink, Ghee, Health, Lipids, Margarine, Nutrition, Saturated fat, SHUTTERSTOCK, Trans fatadmin

Duane Mellor, Aston University

In an unexpected twist, butter seems to be back on the menu. After years of being a maligned ingredient that many people shied away from, butter has now become the latest food trend on social media, thanks to the recent popularity of “butter boards”.

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