Glycaemic Index 'unrealistic'
The glycaemic index, a current hot diet trend, "does not seem useful in understanding how diet impacts health," says the author of a new study.
Archives for March 1, 2006
Tesco launches cholesterol-lowering milk
Tesco, the UK's biggest supermarket, has launched a cholesterol-lowering milk, adding to its range being marketed under its own label.
New wheat variety could improve nutrition
CSIRO has developed a new experimental wheat variety with the potential to provide benefits in the areas of bowel health, diabetes and obesity.
Food labelling schemes a recipe for confusion, claims lawyer
Voluntary food labelling schemes could lead to greater confusion among consumers at a time when the EU is debating how best to harmonise regulations across the bloc, argues an industry lawyer.
Green tea could protect against Alzheimer's
Drinking more than two cups of green tea a day could cut the risk of dementia by half, claims a population-based study of elderly Japanese subjects.
Parmalat CEO points finger at creditors
Parmalat's chief executive Enrico Bondi has pointed the finger at the company's creditors, accusing them of having knowledge of the disgraced dairy giant's finances.