The GWI Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative is introducing a series of blogs providing simple guidelines for changing food habits for vibrant health and wellbeing. For more content, we invite you to read the chapters of the book that the Initiative has just published. Processed vs. Whole Foods: The Science of Nutrition Processed and whole foods represent two distinct categories in our diets, with important positive or…
Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative 2023 Trends For centuries nutrition has been recognized as a cornerstone of health. The Nutrition for Healing Initiative takes a sharp look at the latest trends impacting this vital segment of the $4.4 trillion global wellness economy. TREND 1: Upcycled food Upcycled food is a solution to the problem of global food waste, which currently stands at over 30% of our…
Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: Self-Care People will make conscious choices to direct their own self-care to support their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, and there will be greater emphasis on natural solutions versus conventional medicine. Gut health, immunity and prevention will take a front-row seat. Self-care studies historically focused on those with an illness or chronic disease; we will start…
Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative 2022 Trends TREND 1: Buzz-less Spirits for Mindful Drinking Imagine a new line-up of drinks that provide the taste and sophistication of cocktails without the hangover. Mocktails are one of the newest dialed-down spirits without the buzz. Drinkers are opting to cut down on the alcohol by volume (ABV) they consume by purchasing non-alcoholic or low-alcoholic drinks free of sugars, sweeteners, additives,…
