American Chemical Society showcases cancer-fighting foods
The American Chemical Society (ACS) brought the cancer-fighting potential of food to the forefront Sunday as part of its national meeting.
Archives for March 26, 2007
Report is wake-up call for elderly nutrition issue - IADSA
Nutritionists and policy-makers have put the issue of healthy ageing way down the list of priorities, and the problem must be addressed sooner rather than later, says a new report.
Vitamin D, calcium, dairy linked to lower colon cancer risk
High intake of vitamin D and calcium from the diet and supplements may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by over 30 per cent, suggests a new study.
Grape seed extract may protect against skin cancer
Proanthocyanidin-rich extracts from grape seeds may prevent skin cancer by boosting the immune system, says a new study that used hairless mice to model human sun exposure.
DSM talks vitamin quality with Quali-C brand
DSM Nutritional Products is emphasising quality as the crucial point of differentiation between the vitamin C it produces in the green hills of Scotland - now known as Quali-C - and cheaper material from Asia.
Organic kiwis healthier than non-organic?
The nutritional profile of kiwi fruit grown organically is healthier than conventionally grown fruit, American researchers have reported.
Guest article
EC food labeling format: guide to conversion
Converting food and beverage product labels from US to EC format requires an in-depth understanding of European labeling legislation, which is more complex than it often appears to be, regulatory experts at consultancy firm Leatherhead Food...