Nutritious or Fictitious?

The internet abounds with conflicting food and nutrition content which is difficult for many health care professionals, let alone consumers, to make sense of. My blog explores food and nutrition related trends, current events, ongoing debates, media headlines and research to help navigate the barrage of available information, misinformation and grey area on this wide topic, and to focus on nutrition information based on current scientific evidence.

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Diet and supplements can play a key role in promoting better health.

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People spend billions of dollars annually in an attempt to look beautiful from the outside-in; and as evidenced by the booming global “nutricosmetic” business, they are now embracing the concept that outer appearance is also reflected by how well they support wellness from within.

Nutricosmetics refer to products in the form of dietary supplements, functional foods or beverages marketed specifically for beauty benefits, and it appears this trend is on the rise. According to Nutrition Business Journal, sales grew 6% from 2012 to 2015, with supplement sales for this sector reaching more than $884 million in 2015. As the beauty from within concept continues to blossom, it may be somewhat of a challenge for consumers and retailers alike to sift through the marketing hype. Read more

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