Almonds are a ‘snack choice for a healthy diet’
A mid-morning snack of almonds may decrease food intake at lunch and dinner, making the nuts a ‘snack food choice for a healthy diet’, according to a new study from England.
Archives for September 15, 2014
Australia
Scientists develop healthier spaghetti while increasing wheat yield
Researchers in Adelaide believe they have found a way to increase yield of the wheat central to pasta production, while their colleagues have discovered how to make a bowl of spaghetti more healthy without compromising its taste.
Global hunger is falling, but malnutrition still a big issue, says UN report
The number of hungry people has fallen by more than 100 million over the last decade; however 805 million people around the world are still chronically undernourished, according to a new joint UN report.
Age is just a number: Huge potential for protein in aging market, says DuPont
The rising aging population in the US presents an underexploited opportunity for food and beverage marketers—particularly in the already massive protein market, as older consumers are just as desperate for sustained energy as their younger counterparts.
New bacterial source of vitamin B12 identified
Researchers from the UK have identified a new group of microorganisms that may be responsible for much of the world’s vitamin B12 production in the oceans.
Study compares 8 probiotic products' efficacy
Empty stomach: Probiotics professor clarifies findings of efficacy study
A soon-to-be-published UK study has questioned the efficacy of several on-shelf probiotic products after testing eight including giants Yakult and Danone – but the lead author tells us its key findings have been distorted in the press.
Special focus: Curcumin goes mainstream as science and consumer awareness build momentum
It has been a good year for curcumin and turmeric with market growth of 26%, new studies supporting its potential health benefits, and increasing consumer awareness. In this special focus on curcumin, we look back at some of the hottest developments and...