Have you ever heard the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Well it seems like the beneficial effects the fruit may have for your digestive system are due to the beneficial bacteria it contains. Research published by Frontiers: in Microbiology finds that an average apple contains at least 100 million bacteria. According […]
New analytics will enable study designs to determine if a unique structure is related to a health and nutrition function. Fruit d’Or, a leader in the cranberry industry, praised news of a validated, published test method for quantifying insoluble proanthocyanins (PACs) found in whole fruit cranberry powder. The newly recognized test could open doors for […]
The health kick among consumers presents both threats and opportunities to Europe’s modified starch market, a report predicts. The rising consumer trend for low fat and fat-free dairy products is fuelling strong global demand for modified starch, according to a report. The global modified starch market – worth nearly US$10,000 million in 2019 – will […]
A coalition of health bodies, farmers, MPs and environmentalists has called the amount of meat and dairy we consume to be halved by 2050. The Eating Better alliance of over 60 organisations has set out steps to stimulate a 50% reduction in meat and dairy consumption as well as a transition to ‘better’ meat and […]
The specific strain, Akkermansia Muciniphila, has also been linked to fighting other diseases. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – may be slowed by specific strains of gut microbes, according to researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. An ALS-like disease in mice showed slowed progression after they received […]
As people age, many experience changes to conceptual reasoning, memory, and processing speed. But a simple change in diet may be one of the keys to helping aging adults maintain a well-functioning mind, according to new research from the University of South Australia (UniSA). In a study of 4,822 Chinese adults aged 55-plus, researchers found […]
Collagen is a stand-out joint and bone health ingredient, but could eggshell membrane be next? Crushed eggshells combined with a hydrogel mixture could one day be applied to repair bones in patients with injuries due to aging, accidents, cancer or military combat, according to University of Massachusetts Lowell researchers. The high levels of naturally occurring […]
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois suggests that three of the phenolic compounds in cocoa bean shells may have powerful effects on the fat and immune cells in mice, potentially reversing the chronic inflammation and insulin resistance associated with obesity. The results are reported in a paper published in Molecular Nutrition […]
The rich profile of bioactive components found in tomato juice is the ‘likely’ link to its strong link to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, say researchers. The findings, outlined in a Japanese study, points to tomato juice as a practical, affordable and readily available nutritional intervention to prevent CVDs in people at risk. “To […]
Snack producers are right on cue when it comes to supporting consumer’s quest for balanced snacking, reports The NPD Group. According to the research company, Americans are giving themselves permission to enjoy indulgent snacks as long as they do it sensibly. Balance is key when it comes to harmonizing health and indulgence. NPD’s Future of […]
In a month-long study of 40 healthy volunteers, researchers at King’s College London discovered that daily consumption of 200 grams of blueberries resulted in improved blood vessel function and decreased systolic blood pressure, health benefits that may be due to the vascular effects of anthocyanins, which predominantly circulate in blood as phenolic acid metabolites. During the […]
The beverage market for children is a tricky business that requires a special approach to both innovation and marketing. While fun shapes, vibrant colors and character merchandising may garner the attention of children, formulation must appeal to the purchasing parent, and taste ultimately is what matters. Millennials represent a large constituent of the parent demographic, […]
Individuals who consume allium vegetables such as garlic, leeks, and onions have a reduced risk for colorectal cancer, according to research published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study, carried out by scientists at the First Hospital of China Medical University, took place in three hospitals from June 2009 to November 2011. The […]
From 2021, manufacturers in Europe will be required to curb the amount of industrially-produced trans fats in processed food to 2 g per 100 g of fat. Yesterday (24 April 2019), the European Commission adopted a regulation that sets a 2% legal limit to the amount of trans fats in processed foods. Per the legislation, processed […]
Dive Brief: Nestlé Health Science is partnering with Switzerland-based science company Amazentis and is taking an equity stake in return for global rights to use the company’s patented Urolithin A technology in foods and beverages, dietary supplements and medical nutrition products. The company described Urolithin A as a metabolite that is naturally produced when consuming […]
