NIH Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods with Overeating & Weight Gain
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May 2019
How Textures Make You Want to Reach Out and Touch Miniature Art
By Chelsea Reed
Observing miniature art with the naked eye is remarkable in itself. Miniature artists often create their little masterpieces looking through a magnifying lens. The details behind the brush strokes are striking. Did you know that miniature art is also enjoyed through sense of touch? (more…)
Herbal ingredients growing in joint-health products
Guest article, by Sebastian Krawiec.
The joint health category is a healthy balance of old and new, continuing to evolve while also maintaining sales of ingredients such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, which have long had a good reputation in the dietary supplement industry. According to SPINS, in the conventional, multi-outlet retail channel during the 52 weeks ending November 4, 2018, the glucosamine and chondroitin combo, and glucosamine alone, still held the number one and two spots in the joint health category—at $135 million and $39 million, respectively—despite slight, respective sales declines of 8.2% and 4.2%, compared to the previous year. (more…)
Five brain health ingredients on the rise
Guest article, by Mike Straus.
Brain health supplements have rapidly gained popularity among the academic and professional communities alike, with everyone on the lookout for new ingredients that will improve focus, boost critical thinking skills, shorten reaction time, and extend mental endurance. (more…)
Sweet Potatoes Gain Favor as Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
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Global food companies are increasingly sweet on sweet potatoes as a flavor and ingredient, according to Innova Market Insights. (more…)
Today’s Miniature Art Trends in the World You Need to Follow
By Chelsea Reed
It’s an exciting time to follow miniature art! The traditional genre is growing at a steady rate from recent years. Unique trends, as a result, are surfacing around the world. We can’t wait to show them to you with a sneak peek from our 28th International Miniature Art Show! (more…)
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