Low GI diet best for weight loss, suggests study
An Australian research team has reported that a low-GI carbohydrate-rich diet leads to weight loss of five per cent or more and reductions in 'bad' cholesterol levels.
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Low lutein, zeaxanthin levels linked to artery disease
Researchers from Sweden have reported that people suffering from coronary artery disease (CAD) have low levels of the antioxidant carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, and could respond to supplementation.
Health benefits of vinegar overlooked, says report
The US vinegar market is sagging, according to market researcher Packaged Facts, as marketers are failing to look beyond its commodity status to well-researched health benefits and other uses.
'Healthy' confectionery boosts market
New opportunities for health-focussed products in the confectionery industry have bolstered the market, which is estimated to increase by 16 per cent in the next four years to more than €115bn.
Alcohol heart protection may not be down to inflammatory markers
A new study indicates that light to moderate alcohol drinking may exert cardioprotective effects in some, but in elderly men at least the mechanism of action does not seem to be down to a reduction in inflammatory markers as previously thought.
Provexis enters into agreement to extend Fruitflow beyond juices
Provexis has entered into a 12 month exclusivity agreement with a major food company to take its Fruitflow heart health bioactive into food and dairy products.
FTC orders Seasilver makers to pay $120mn
The FTC has ordered the makers of 'cure all' Seasilver to pay almost $120mn for failing to comply with an earlier order to reimburse consumers - thereby signaling to infringing companies that it stands by its rulings.