health&nutrition
HIGHLIGHTS ON HEALTHY LIVING
inStore Buyer’s Healthful Top 10
The first step in capturing the attention of consumers who live a healthy ve lifestyle is to know what they’re eating. inStore Buyer has compiled a list of our top 10 foods for appealing to health and fitness lifestyles. See how you can apply ou health these in bakery and deli operations, and boost your hea factor.
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1. Chia seed. While most Americans associate “chia” with the novelty Chia Pet, this seed is gaining notoriety for being high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seed can be used in recipes and baking applications such as smoothies, cookies, breads and biscuits.
2. Egg whites. Looking for an easy way to snag breakfast business for the health-conscious shopper? Create an egg white omelet that is loaded with fresh veggies to cut back on the fat and calories. In baking applications, try two egg whites for every one whole egg.
3. Whole grains. The 2010 Dietary e Guidelines for Americans suggests ricans consuming at least h lf of all grains half f ll as whole grains and replacing refined grains with whole grains. Merchandise with this in mind, and consider following the guidelines’ proportions in your bakery.
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