Archive for the ‘Consumer Trends’ Category

It is taking a long time for diet culture to fade into oblivion. But we are well down that road when celebrity culture meets obesity science in a new book by Oprah Winfrey and Ania Jastreboff. It’s remarkable, really, that we have come to a time when one of the most iconic persons in the […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock this January, you have probably noticed that this is no longer diet season. U.S. News seems to have abandoned their longstanding annual ranking of “Best Diets,” perhaps because no one is paying attention in this age of drugs related to Ozempic. Now, more people are dealing with excess […]

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. yesterday announced muddled new Dietary Guidelines for Americans in which everyone can find plenty to love or hate – or both. These are the perfect guidelines for our era. TikTok nutrition influencers can spin them any way they want. RFK can tell everyone that he’s owning the so-called nutrition […]

A big change is afoot and the hype is cranking up. With the launch of Wegovy tablets by Novo Nordisk yesterday, we are seeing some very big expectations expressed for a new era in obesity care. The stock market has boosted the value of Novo stock by 15 percent since FDA approved these tablets. Yesterday […]

We do not feel any nostalgia for “diet season.” None. Its demise was apparent two years ago. But in its place, it seems we have a telehealth GLP-1 season. Rebel Wilson is screaming at us to sign up for microdosing with a GLP-1. Put those ads together with somewhat calmer advertising from Ro and Hims, […]

The slate is clean. All is forgiven. We have a fresh new year ahead. So that has us thinking about the trends that are likely to define 2026 in obesity, nutrition, and health. Here are five that floated to the top of our mind. 1. Healthy Weight for Life We have said it before. Weight […]

This has been quite a year that we are closing out on this New Year’s Eve. As we start another new year, we will be leaving behind an ample collection of curses we suffered and blessings we enjoyed in 2025. No doubt, you have your list. So here is our own brief list of the […]

Yet another careful study of shifts in spending on food and restaurant purchases tells us that yes indeed, GLP-1s will likely reshape markets for food. Food systems already feel it and are beginning to adapt. But truthfully, this is probably just a faint, flickering indication of what’s to come. A Careful Analysis of Food Purchasing […]

This was a year of great change in nutrition, physical activity, and wellness. RFK Jr. and his MAHA agenda came in with the new administration, “guns-a-blazing,” as our president might say. The result has been some very interesting cross-currents and attention-grabbing headlines. Here are five of the biggest stories we’ve been watching this year. 1. […]

This year is quickly winding down and with it, some unpleasant memories may, thankfully, fade. But for our interest in obesity and health, 2025 has been a very eventful year of progress, with five milestones that are particular standouts. So let’s pause and celebrate this progress. 1. Global Embrace of Obesity Care Perhaps the biggest […]