(Washington, D.C., November 6, 2007) The holiday season is upon us and there will be food, family gatherings and fun times. In the midst of all the festivities, the International Food Information Council Foundation would like to help consumers get the most from their food-related Holiday activities and keep family and friends safe and healthy.
Features on IFIC.org include the following Holiday-related offerings:
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Grocery shop for health—Find out what healthful benefits are associated with your favorite holiday foods. Before heading to the grocery store, check to see if the items on your shopping list could potentially increase your vision, promote a healthy immune system and much more. - Bright and colorful holiday cookies and candy—This helpful brochure can help you find out what’s in your favorite treats. Get informed about food colors and additives by reading the IFIC Foundation/FDA Food Ingredients & Colors brochure.
- To Bake, or Not to Bake? That is the question!—Low-calorie sweeteners are a good alternative to sugar to keep those holiday-baked goods sweet, but light. Low-calorie sweeteners provide sweet, low-calorie options for those trying to avoid holiday weight gain, as well as for diabetics not wanting to miss the holiday tradition of baking cookies.
- How to Avoid a Trip to the Hospital over the Holidays Due to a Food Allergy Flare-Up—Tips for navigating the buffet safely at those Holiday parties, family dinners, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Don’t wait until the New Year to become more healthy. Check out the brochure, Your Personal Path to Health: Steps to a Healthier You! and jump-start those healthful News Year’s resolutions sooner rather than later.
For additional information on holiday related food safety and nutrition issues, or to schedule an interview with an expert please call the IFIC Foundation Media Team at 202-296-6540.
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The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation will effectively communicate science-based information on health, nutrition, and food safety for the public good. The IFIC Foundation is supported primarily by the broad-based food, beverage and agricultural industries.IFIC Foundation materials are available at http://ific.org/newsroom. For interviews with experts or for more information, call (202) 296-6540.
