Items Tagged with 'health and wellness'

The words “fermented” and “dairy” have strong links to nutrition and health that have stood the test of time. But like many foods, we continue to discover nutritional properties found in fermented dairy products that benefit our health throughout life. 

Studies support the unique hydrating properties of milk, revealing that it may be more effective in rehydrating the body than water or traditional sports drinks. 

On April 8, something miraculous occurred in the United States that only happens every 18-plus years — a total solar eclipse. St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Waco, Texas, were among the prime viewing locations for the path of totality.

Like a powerful blizzard blasting the landscape, health and wellness is socking it to the dairy ingredients’ sector. But rather than snow, ice, and high winds pelting consumers, shoppers are facing a deluge of such positive elements as products that are low in sugar, high in protein, and those that contain prebiotics and probiotics.

With more than 50 years of expertise in the specialty bagged tea category, Celestial Seasonings, a brand of Boulder, Colo.-based Hain Celestial Group, announced it is adding two new Non-GMO Project Verified products with functional benefits.

As a trusted sports nutrition brand, Downer’s Grove, Ill.-based Optimum Nutrition is expanding its portfolio with six new flavors across product lines including Gold Standard 100% Whey, Gold Standard Protein Shake, AMIN.O. ENERGY and Micronized Creatine Powder.  

The dairy industry is on the cusp of a transformative era, driven by three major trends: artificial intelligence, sustainability, and functional nutrition.

I want to devote much of my editorial space this month to thank Sharon Gerdes, author of the “Health and Wellness” column, for everything she has done for Dairy Foods during the past 21 years. 

There’s a saying that there’s nothing permanent but change, and when it comes to science, that’s really true. At National Dairy Council, research and education are our responsibility (and our passion!). 

Zeal, a brand of Irving, Texas-based Zurvita, unveiled its new flavor, Peach Passion, a blend of sweet peaches and exotic passion fruit. The functional powder has been clinically proven to increase energy with health benefits.