Articles Tagged with ''comfort food''

Early Stress and Comfort

A new study suggest that exposure to stress in the first few days of life increases stress responses, anxiety and consumption of palatable "comfort" foods in adulthood.

July 31, 2013

Hormonal responses to chronic stress in adulthood seem to play a role in the increased preference for this type of food, especially in women.

Culinary Creations

A Flair for Comfort

When it comes to “comfort foods,” manufacturers strive for authenticity so end-products taste, smell and look homemade.

Kathy Saldana, Contributing Editor

David Feder , RDN

April 11, 2013

Those old-fashioned comfort foods—pot pies, pot roasts, chicken and stuffing, brownies, mashed potatoes, etc.—carry strong emotional attachments.

To Your Comfort and Health

Creative food processors and ingredient makers are teaming up to bring all the components together as seamlessly as macaroni and cheese.

David Feder , RDN Kara Nielsen, Trendologist, CCD Innovation

February 14, 2013

Every day, people are admonished to eat more healthfully. However, they also are bombarded with the coupled force of stress, plus advertisement images of tasty treats that purportedly relieve that same stress. Today’s palates are sophisticated and demanding.

The Migration of U.S. Ethnic Foods

Ethnic may seem like solely the domain of foreign foods, but Technomic’s Darreen Tristano explains that America has a number of regionally ethnic cuisines finding their way to menus and grocery aisles.

Darren Tristano

February 13, 2013

When one thinks “ethnic,” it usually refers to international foods, not homegrown cuisines. But, the U.S. is an ethnic melting pot in its own right.

Sun-ripened Tomato Soup

November 8, 2012

Campbell is continuing to evolve its Tomato soup with Sun-Ripened Yellow Tomato soup.

Healthy and Baked

October 10, 2012

Freshly-made pastas, flavorful sauces and blended cheeses take center stage in the six recipes in the Healthy Choice Baked Entree line.

For the Soul

August 27, 2012

Chicken Soup for the Soul has created a line of foods that will soon be available in supermarkets and food retailers across the country.

Campfire-inspired Cooking

Allison Rittman

January 10, 2012

Grilled and smoked flavors, beans, other legumes and corn bread are typical elements of one of the ultimate examples of comfort cuisine—American campfire fare.

Emerging Technology Tackles Taste

Julia Gallo-Torres

July 20, 2011

When salt or sugar tastants are non-homogeneously distributed in a food, taste intensity can be increased. This can lead to increased acceptability of sodium- and/or sucrose-reduced foods and beverages.

Fully Cooked Meats: Safety and Versatility

July 20, 2011

Especially in tougher economic times, consumers want and crave comfort foods. Items such as tacos, chili and meat-topped pizzas are enjoyed by many, because they are tasty and easy on the pocketbook.

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Articles Tagged with ''comfort food''

Early Stress and Comfort

A Flair for Comfort

To Your Comfort and Health

The Migration of U.S. Ethnic Foods

Sun-ripened Tomato Soup

Healthy and Baked

For the Soul

Campfire-inspired Cooking

Emerging Technology Tackles Taste

Fully Cooked Meats: Safety and Versatility

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