Articles by Kerry Hughes

Food & Mood

According to the American Psychological Association, 80% of US adults are stressed out over the future

May 12, 2021

Foods and food ingredients can affect our moods in myriad ways, both in the short-term soon after consumption and in the long term as part of our overall holistic physiology. What we ingest can have a positive impact on certain conditions, such as depression or anxiety, or, when simply quite pleasurable – think: chocolate or ice cream – give a quick burst of dopamine.

Trends & Applications for Botanical Ingredients

Plant-based protections and remedies are an undeniable part of consumer preference for natural solutions

Kerry Hughes

May 7, 2021

The recent explosion in consumer interest in health has led to a substantial jump in demand and sales of better-for-you foods and beverages. And, as consumers seek products with ingredients that can deliver added benefits for immune system health, they are expressing their preferences for natural solutions. Plant-based protections and remedies are an undeniable part of this trend.

2021 Predictions: BOTANICALS

Plants Used as Food and Medicine Continue to Intertwine

Assaults on physical and mental health are compounding the toll already taken on an aging yet active population

Kerry Hughes

December 17, 2020

Recent events have not only driven consumers to seek ways of staying healthy but pulled the mental health side of mind-body wellness to the forefront. The stress of having lives and routines (and incomes) disrupted, illnesses threatening or even invading the family, and social isolation has led to an unprecedented 40% of US adults reporting that they’re struggling with mental health problems.

Plant-Based Popularity is Making Better-For-You Botanicals Bigger Than Ever

Botanicals 2020: Today's botanical ingredients are inclusive of plants, fungi, and algae

Kerry Hughes

April 29, 2020

The opening of this decade is witnessing strong demand for botanicals that target better mood and active lifestyle.

2020 PREDICTIONS: BOTANICALS

Plant-Based Trends Are Growing Wild

Botanical Futures: Consumers seek natural answers to everything from everyday health and wellness maintenance to preventing serious conditions

Kerry Hughes

December 13, 2019

With the plant-based movement currently booming, both new botanicals and those that have long been used in foods or beverages are finding new market avenues and applications.

Emerging Botanicals

Consumers are moving out of their comfort zones to explore more bioactive ingredients

Kerry Hughes

April 3, 2019

Botanicals are big. The combination of health and flavor has proven irresistible to today's consumer, thrilled at knowing that the tikka masala dinner they bought contains turmeric, fenugreek, and ginger to help fight inflammation and balance blood sugar.

2019 Predictions: Botanicals

Botanicals Keep Growing in Food Product Development

Flavor and health are driving an herbal renaissance

Kerry Hughes

December 12, 2018

Last fall, the American Botanical Council (ABC) reported that annual herbal supplement sales grew past the $8 billion mark in 2017, effectively doubling since 2000.

Kerry Hughes

June 1, 2010

The prevalence of health conditions associated with the Western Diet leads many nutritionists to wonder, “Where did we go wrong?”

Kerry Hughes

May 6, 2010

Nutrition and government agencies around the world are hard at work trying to get people to eat fruits and veggies.

Kerry Hughes

February 1, 2010

There is a large gap between recommended and actual intakes of omega-3 fatty acids. Most dietetic associations, such as The Dieticians of Canada and the American Dietetics Association, recommend some

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Articles by Kerry Hughes

Food & Mood

Trends & Applications for Botanical Ingredients

Plants Used as Food and Medicine Continue to Intertwine

Plant-Based Popularity is Making Better-For-You Botanicals Bigger Than Ever

Plant-Based Trends Are Growing Wild

Emerging Botanicals

Botanicals Keep Growing in Food Product Development

Ancient Whole Grains Now Mainstream

The prevalence of health conditions associated with the Western Diet leads many nutritionists to wonder, “Where did we go wrong?”

Fruit Particulates' Benefits -- May 2010

Concentrated Omega-3s

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