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Functional Foods and Functional Ingredients: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

A balanced plate with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, salmon, eggs, and the words Functional Foods.

  You may have heard the terms “functional foods” and “functional ingredients” in health magazines, on social media, or on food labels. While they may sound complicated, the concept is actually quite simple. Functional foods and ingredients are foods that provide benefits beyond basic nutrition. In addition to supplying nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, […]

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