Blueberry powder may slow breast tumor growth: Mouse data
Extracts from blueberries may slow the growth of breast cancer at a level easily obtained in the human diet, says a new study with mice.
Archives for September 19, 2011
Hilary Clinton to tell United Nations to back nutrition interventions in NCDs
The UN is set to adopt a policy to tackle the growing problem of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) after meetings this week in New York City featuring Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.
Peanut protein: an untapped opportunity?
European food manufacturers have yet to wake up to the potential of peanut flour as an alternative source of plant protein and a value-adding ingredient in bars, cookies, breads and weight management products, according to a peanut industry trade...
Bayer HealthCare offers grants for leading women
Bayer HealthCare, the German- based subsidiary of Bayer AG, has given a $50,000 grant to support the Women’s International Leadership (WIL) Program at International House, New York.
QualiTech gets BRC certification for processing facility
Minnesota’s QualiTech has received A certification of its food processing facility under the British Retail Consortium (BRC) standard, as the company builds its safety standards.
FDA has ‘grossly underestimated’ NDI notification process, CRN tells OMB
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has told the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that FDA has ‘grossly underestimated the NDI notification process’ burden’.
Walnuts can boost “inferential reasoning” in young adults: Study
Antioxidant-rich walnuts won’t improve memory, mood or non-verbal reasoning abilities but can increase “inferential reasoning” according to new research published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Sprouts beat supplements for broccoli benefits: Study
Consuming broccoli supplements may not provide consumers with an adequate dose of the potential cancer-fighting compounds in the vegetable, says a new study with implications for supplement formulation.