Fat in diet boosts metabolism
Fat consumption in the diet can lead to healthy blood levels of sugar and cholesterol, say researchers.
Archives for May 11, 2005
SupplySide East educates industry on pertinent issues
Last week SupplySide East attracted more than 2,800 executives to the Baltimore Convention Center. More than the business opportunities thrown up by bringing together visitors and exhibitors under the same roof, also sought to heighten awareness of...
Australia attacks juice health claims
Allegations that Australia's booming fruit juice industry is misleading consumers by exaggerating health claims will be investigated by the country's competition watchdog, as the juice world looks on, reports Chris Mercer.
New data supports lignans' potential for men's health
Flax lignans may help treat benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a condition said to affect more than half of all men over the age of 50, according to a new animal study commissioned by Dutch firm Acatris.
Sodium, calcium absorption may be race related
Varying rates of hypertension and osteoporosis in African-American and Caucasian adolescent girls may be explained by the different ways in which their bodies handle sodium and calcium, according to recent research.
NSF grooms manufacturers for global commerce
NSF International is introducing a new quality certification program for manufacturers which is intended to help companies be competitive on a global scale, reports Jess Halliday.
Sterol maker working to expand applications
ADM has developed a range of sterol esters for low-fat or fat-free foods, giving it some edge over other sterol producers in a functional food category that is taking time to reach its forecast potential, reports Dominique Patton.