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Walnut consumption lowers total cholesterol levels as well as LDL or 'bad' cholesterol. This may be due to the walnuts rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which can also improve vascular function, aiding the prevention of heart disease and stroke.
A substance found in soybeans may reduce the risk of colon cancer, the third most common form of cancer in the world. Soy glucosylceramide has been found to be effective in reducing the formation and growth of tumour cells in the gastrointestinal (GI)...
A mother-to-be who eats fish during the later stages of pregnancy is less likely to have a very small baby, according to researchers from the University of Bristol in the UK. However, the research has also shown no link between fish consumption and...
A massive survey of vending machines in American schools finds that 75 per cent of the drinks and 85 per cent of the snacks sold are of poor nutritional value, says the active consumer pressure group the Center for Science in the Public Interest...
The UK's food watchdog will inject millions of pounds into a new landmark study that aims to shed light on specific foods that could reduce heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. The findings could pave the way for a raft of new food formulations.
A mother-to-be who eats fish during the later stages of pregnancy is less likely to have a very small baby, according to researchers from the University of Bristol in the UK. However, the research has also shown no link between fish consumption and...
Galaxy Nutritional Foods, a producer of plant-based dairy alternatives has reached an out-of-court settlement in a lawsuit filed by Schreiber Foods against Galaxy, which alleged various acts of patent infringement.
The challenge to launch an original product in an already saturated health food market was accepted by Herbalife International, which announced the introduction of ShapeWorks, a personalized approach to weight loss complete with nutritional...