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SNAC International testifies on role of snacking as part of healthy diet

Benefits of snacking must be considered in formulating Dietary Guidelines for Americans

August 21, 2020

SNAC International recently testified on the positive role snacking can play as part of a healthy dietary pattern at the final public meeting of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

Protein considered part of a healthy diet

Christine Cochran

May 8, 2014

It’s a confusing time to try and maintain a healthy diet and weight. There’s so much conflicting advice on what to eat and what to avoid. Things that once were forbidden are now encouraged.

A heart to heart about whole grains

March 11, 2014

As a dietitian and mom, I know first-hand that whole-grain breads and snack products have lots of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer.

Enduring Ingredients

Baked goods and snacks made with fruits, nuts and chocolate get a second look from consumers, as food manufacturers continue to introduce better-for-you products and tout these ingredients’ nutritional benefits.

Romy Schafer

May 18, 2012

As consumers’ interest in healthy eating continues to grow, so does their search for flavorful, prepared foods—including baked goods and snacks—with fewer calories and less salt, processed sugar and artificial ingredients. Products made with nutritious ingredients that have been around forever, such as fruit, nuts and chocolate, are more likely to find their way into the shopping carts of these concerned consumers.

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.