Archives for March 7, 2002

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Natrol supplements to help aid sleep

Natrol, the US-based manufacturer and marketer of branded dietary supplements, has launched Natrol Stress Complex, a supplement designed to help stressed-out insomniacs get a good night's sleep

Cheese should be on school menus

The ability of cheese to supply a significant daily allowance of vitamin A is being overlooked by the UK government, claims the British Cheese Board.

'Waxy wheat' produces low calorie bread

A new type of durum wheat allows bakers to make bread without the need for fatty shortening agents. Good news for those wanting to shed a few kilos without cutting out the odd sandwich.

Healthier teeth for coffee drinkers?

Coffee has had a lot of press recently, both good and bad. The latest research puts it firmly in the good camp, with Italian scientists discovering that coffee can help prevent some forms of tooth decay.

So Natural Foods fears the worst for 2001

So Natural Foods Australia, the country's largest producer of soymilk and other soya-based products, said it expected to record a full year loss for 2001, despite a profitable second half.

Scottish studies may lead to development of anti-fat drug

There is yet more evidence this week that the holy grail of over-eaters - a pill which can help them lose weight - may yet become a reality. Researchers from the University of Dundee in Scotland have discovered how the body burns off fat, a discovery...