Author: SPI Group

Scientific Literature Review: Protein-rich Breakfast Helps Curb Appetite Throughout the Morning

Research presented at The Obesity Society’s annual scientific meeting in Atlanta shows that eating high protein sausage and egg-based breakfasts curbed hunger throughout the morning, compared with a low-protein breakfast (pancakes and syrup) or skipping breakfast, in 18-55-year-old women. “Eating a breakfast rich in protein significantly improves appetite control and may help women to avoid…
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New Professionals – June 2013 summer mixer

Well, I just can’t stop talking about the New Professionals event in June hosted by Annie’s! I don’t know about you, but I have never been to an IFT event that included a make-your-own s’mores bar (featuring Annie’s graham crackers) and a Mac and cheese bar with toppings (bacon, peas, nuts, onions, and more –…
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Men's Health

Talking about men’s health week, which started June 10th, reminded me of the various aspects we need to watch to make the best out of our exercise sessions. We exercise regularly and need to watch what we eat or drink. Depending on each individual’s goal, it is helpful to know which foods and/or beverages can…
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June 2013-National Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month and a new campaign by the Dairy Industry is to “Rethink the Drink” asking us to consume more dairy products such as low fat(105 calories per 8 oz serving) or nonfat milk(90 calories per 8oz serving). Sugary drinks like a cola(138 grams per 8oz serving) or a sweetened bottled tea(135…
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A Modest Proposal: Increase Dietary Fiber in Processed Foods

Every day I am reminded to consume a baby aspirin to reduce the likelihood of a heart attack. Most of us have things that we consume regularly because of their health benefits such as omega3’s from fish oil or calcium supplements or a multivitamin. But what about dietary fiber? We have all been told that…
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What does the ideal supplement consumer look like to you?

What does the ideal supplement consumer look like to you? •Someone with a personal goal to win? •Someone who will go out of their way to shop at a store to buy a specific brand? •Someone who will research products so they buy the right product for their own goals? •Someone who will spend more…
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Food Tech Talks: Raising the "Bar"

SPI Group proudly announces our new seminar series, “Food Tech Talks,” a mini seminar series of technical topics for busy food professionals! Our first topic was “Raise the Bar.” This targeted presentation was designed specifically for people who are developing and marketing bars. The presentation included new research by DuPont Nutrition and Health on syrup…
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Addendum to Osteoporosis Month Post Blog – PROTEIN IS STILL KING!!

Because muscle mass can be improved with protein, and because bone strength can improve with muscle mass, low fat, low carb diets that are high in protein can improve bone strength. See this excerpt from the April issue of Food Technology, Nutraceuticals – Managing Muscle and Bone Mass: “Protein. According to the U.S. Dept. of…
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NCIFT New Professionals Brewery Tour

What questions are you thinking about when you drink beer? Are you wondering where the beer came from? When it was made? And what community do you support by buying the beer? These are the questions that the staff at Linden Street Brewery are focusing on as they brew their craft brews. The NCIFT young…
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Osteoporosis Month – In Memory of Ruth Ogles

My grandma turned 100 last October, and we celebrated with a big party for her. She is not stooped over and had never broken a hip, arm or leg in her later years. See how great she looks? Do you know an elderly person who has bad posture or breaks a lot of bones? Maybe…
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