Coffee and tea might reduce liver disease risks
Drinking more than two cups of coffee or tea daily appears to cut the risk of chronic liver disease by half, reports new research from America.
Archives for December 6, 2005
Consumer scepticism of healthy food claims - another report
Food marketers face a major challenge in convincing consumers of the credibility of their products, as the second report in a month highlights a lack of trust in the health benefits of functional foods amongst both European and North American consumers.
Modified Atkins diet could help epileptic children
The Atkins diet may have fallen out of favor with those looking to lose weight, but new research suggests that a version of the low-carb, high-fat regime could help control seizures in children suffering from epilepsy.
Functional and health foods dominate 2006 predictions
Omega-3, superfruits, wholegrains and chocolate - four of the trends in packaged goods tipped by ProductScan Online to take the market by storm in 2006.
Crushed and ground flax seeds more bioavailable
Crushing or grinding flaxseeds makes the enterolignans more bioavailable to humans, indicates a new study, which could have some bearing on their use in food and supplement products.
Rice protein concentrate has advantages for food makers
UK-based AMC Chemicals says a new rice protein concentrate can offer food makers a non-allergenic alternative to soy and whey that is better absorbed by the body than other vegetable-derived proteins.
Vitiva launches concentrated rosmarinic acid
Slovenian rosemary extracts producer Vitiva has developed a highly concentrated form of the water-soluble antioxidant rosmarinic acid targeting dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals and food products.