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Why the Ice Hack Diet is All Wet

by Janet Helm 1 Comment

Another diet trend on TikTok has gone viral. This time it’s the #icehack, which has amassed over 125 million views on the platform. While some ice hack videos show fancy ice cubes for cocktails or clever ways to de-ice your windshield, most are promoting the ice hack for weight loss. ... Continue Reading

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Trendspotting at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo

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New product innovations were in full force at the recent Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, which took place earlier this month in Denver. The expo was smaller compared with recent years, yet several new foods and beverages were introduced to the 8,000-plus ... Continue Reading

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The Truth Behind the Magnesium Madness on TikTok

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Magnesium is the latest obsession on TikTok. The hashtag #magnesium has amassed over 1 billion views, including videos focused on the best and worst magnesium supplements to buy. TikTokers are also enthusiastically extolling the benefits of magnesium – especially related to stress, anxiety, brain ... Continue Reading

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A Closer Look at the OMAD Diet

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Celebrity diets continue to be a source of fascination – unfortunately. The latest attention-grabbing weight loss trend is the one meal a day, or OMAD diet. It’s also become a big trend on TikTok, and the hashtag #omad has accrued more than 500 million views. Videos of “omaders” boast ... Continue Reading

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ABOUT JANET

Janet Helm, MS, RDN, is registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in nutrition and culinary communications. With over two decades of experience in marketing communications, she’s an expert in global food culture, culinary trends and consumer food shopping behavior. A frequent presenter at national food and nutrition conferences, Helm has also discussed the latest nutrition topics on Good Morning America, Today and CNN.

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