Med-style diet may battle depression
Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, may prevent depression, according to a new study from Spain.
Archives for October 5, 2009
FTC issues revised guides on use of endorsements
Companies will need to disclose if they have sponsored a study discussed in an advertisement for their product under new guidance issued yesterday by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Consumer press highlights probiotic health claim failures
Last week’s European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim opinions have received a lot of mainstream media attention in the UK national consumer press, with the probiotic claim rejections gaining the most attention.
Boost vitamins with diet not pills, Harvard tells public
In light of the recent attacks on supplements both in the US and Europe, NutraIngredients-USA.com takes a look at the position of one of the most respected sources of nutritional advise for consumers: Harvard Medical School.
Recession not driving ethical spending underground
Tighter purses are not turning consumers away from ethical shopping with interest in all things sustainable or humane thriving despite the recession, according to market researcher, Packaged Facts.
Fibre may replace trans-fats for snack formulations
Inulin can replace trans-fatty acids in snack food formulations, turning it into a healthy snack with good consumer acceptance, says a new study from Brazil.
Positive selenium health claim opinion welcomed
Lallemand’s functional food group, Lal’Food, has welcomed the positive opinion issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on a variety of health benefits for selenium.