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2013-03-12
Milk provides superior protein to mixed diet protein, research says
A United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN FAO) report, ‘Dietary protein quality evaluation in human nutrition’, has found that protein from dairy is nutritionally&
2013-01-15
Most consumers would like clearer food origin info,survey finds
Most European consumers think origin is an important factor when making food purchasing decisions, according to a new report from The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC).Conducted in Sweden, France, Poland and Austria, the BEUC-commissioned survey aimed to evaluate consumers’ expectations and un
2012-12-05
Two cups of milk per day maintains vitD and iron levels
Two cups (500ml) of milk per day is enough to maintain adequate vitamin D and iron levels in children aged between two and five, a Canadian study has claimed.Researchers led by Dr Jonathon Maguire at St Michael’s Hospital in Ontario, Canada examined how the intake of cow’s milk affected body sto
2012-12-03
Researchers uncover vital details to explain how vitamin D prevents cancer
It is an undisputed, scientifically validated fact that vitamin D helps to prevent many chronic conditions ranging from heart disease to diabetes, stroke and dementia. Some of the most compelling work has shown that the prohormone can cut the risk associated with certain forms of cancer by as much a
2012-11-21
Trade marks with “healthy” or “natural” food connotations mislead consumers
An Australian survey by leading consumer advocacy group CHOICE has found that many food manufacturers are using a “trade mark law loophole” to label food as “healthy,” even if they are high in fat and sugar.CHOICE’S study of 200 products with “healthy” trade-marked brand names found th
2012-11-15
Fruit ripening gene discovery could improve food business yields
United Kingdom scientists at the University of Leicester have identified a gene that regulates fruit ripening. The discovery offers serious potential to aid food production by permitting more natural forms of food preservation.The gene found in the nuclei of plant cells is said to regulate chloropla
2012-10-31
Good Foods for Antioxidants
Antioxidants are compounds found in food that help to prevent damage from free radicals. Free radicals are damaged molecules that are believed to contribute to aging and degenerative diseases. Important antioxidants that have been identified include vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, selenium, lut
2012-10-18
Gluten and Lactose-Free Ingredient Substitute Found for Low-Fat White Sauces
18 Oct 2012 --- Consumers are increasingly demanding the development of ready-to-eat gluten and lactose-free food products that meet their needs and help improve their health. A recent study in Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), shows how new white sauce
2012-08-28
It's not just the U.S. - Food inflation will affect entire globe in 2013
Grocery prices in the United States have risen steadily for months now, but because of the drought here at home and other global market forces, food costs are set to skyrocket around the world as well, say experts.In addition to parched farmland throughout much of the U.S. and near the Black Sea, we
2012-08-14