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Walnuts can cut cholesterol, say Harvard researchers

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0200

A meta-analysis of walnuts by Harvard scientists has found diets rich in walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol levels, supporting growing evidence to suggest these popular nuts can improve healthy blood lipid ratios.

Vegetarians less likely to develop cancer, say researchers

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0200

Vegetarians will develop less blood, bladder and stomach cancer than meat eaters, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer.

EFSA says ‘no’ to probiotic health claims guidance

lorraine.heller@decisionnews.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0200

The European Food Safety Authority is unlikely to consider setting guidance for probiotic health claims, despite mounting pressure from industry and the scientific community stressing the need for a clear regulatory framework.

Brits neglect heart health (and don’t believe the hype)

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0200

Only one third of Brits pay attention to their heart health, and 45 per cent said heart health claims were untrustworthy, according to Datamonitor research.

Naturex named as top ‘green stock’

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0200

French based botanicals specialist, Naturex, has been named as one of the world’s top 20 sustainable stocks by SustainableBusiness.com.

Probiotics to boom despite trust issues, says researcher

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0200

Brits are responding to successful marketing from the likes of Danone and Yakult and embracing digestive health products such as probiotic yoghurts and drinks, but the market has plenty of room for further growth, according to a Datamonitor report.

Study backs diabetes benefits of Indian plant extract

lorraine.heller@decisionnews.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0200

A patented extract of the Gymnema sylvestre plant has been found to stimulate insulin secretion in lab tests, opening the way for further research into its diabetes benefits.

Chromium supplier welcomes EFSA chromium verdict

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0200

New York-based Nutrition 21, one of the world’s major chromium picolinate suppliers, has welcomed the European Food safety Authority (EFSA) positive opinion on the mineral form’s safety.

Sweeter fruit may follow melon genome completion

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0200

Scientists from Texas have completed the mapping of the melon genome, opening up possibilities for sweeter or more nutritious fruits.

Giving process cheese a healthy makeover

jess.halliday@decisionnews.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0200

Land O’Lakes discusses the latest development in process cheese, with 50 per cent lower fat and 35 per cent lower sodium.