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Biggest Upcoming Trend In Natural Products & Organic Foods
I’m sorry that I didn’t post yesterday. I had a very busy weekend so I took the day off from blogging.
I know that I gave you 3 of the upcoming food trends that you’re bound to see everywhere in my post here but do you want to know what will be the biggest trend will be in natural products and organic foods?
Socially responsible companies.
Image: Tom Raftery
Call it the Tom’s Shoes or the Ben & Jerry’s effect, giving back to the community or helping those in need was part of the mission statement and operations of many companies at ExpoWest. Many of these socially responsible companies are being founded by young entrepreneurs and this is definitely a trend that I admire and I’m certain many can and will get behind when making choices about products to purchase. […]
Sounds of Saturday – Corey Hart
In celebration of being invited to the Oakley Progression Session in San Diego, today’s Sounds of Saturday gives a little tip of the hat to sunglasses with Corey Hart’s “Sunglasses At Night”.
This Canadian was one amazing looking guy (and still is – see his website here) and his raspy voice certainly attracted my attention in the 80’s. “SAN” is not my favorite song by CH but today it is appropriate.
Enjoy and I’ll see you Monday.
3 Trends From The Natural Products Expo/Expo West
Do you want to know three of the upcoming trends from the Natural Products Expo?
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1. Trend 1: Gluten Free Everything
Poor gluten, the protein composite that comes from wheat, rye, barley and sometimes oats has really gotten a bad rap.
Gluten, causes intestinal damage and nutrient malabsorption for those 1 in 133 people that have Celiac Disease. As a dietitian, I’m all for more variety and tastier products being available for those who have Celiac Disease but it seems that gluten-free is now just the new buzz word for those looking for the newest diet fad.
If a product is delicious, I’m fine with eating it. I just hope that those who have Celiac Disease will still have some of these products available once the euphoria of the trend subsides. Interestingly, Joseph A. Murray, MD from the Mayo Clinic shares my view here: http://youtu.be/uB7IfC7rvE4 […]
The 80's Are Back – 2013 Tours
80’s Artists With 2013 Tours
The 80’s are back in a very big way! All of the above 80’s artists will be on tour in the very near future – some are limited places and dates but they will be out there nonetheless. […]
Keeping Kids With Food Allergies Safe – AllerMates
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Food allergies affect 1 in every 13 children under the age of 18*. According to a Center For Disease Control and Prevention Study in 2008, food allergies have increased 18% in the population from 1997 to 2007 but no determining factor has been found.*
As a dietitian, diabetes educator and a parent of an elementary school child, I know that education about food allergies and food sensitivities are important but for a parent of a child with allergies, it really can be a matter of life and death.
Every day activities like school lunches, birthday parties, camp, playdates and sleepover parties send children with allergies to the ER over 200,000 times per year*. Education is key but getting the child to be their own advocate may reduce parental fear and ultimately protect a child. […]