Mushrooms may be more filling than meat when matched in terms of protein content, researchers have found. Previous studies have already suggested that mushrooms can be more satiating than meat, but this effect has never been studied with protein-matched amounts. In this study, which was funded by the Mushroom Council, US researchers gave a group […]
Yogurt is known as a rich source of calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, protein, branched-chain amino acids, bioactive peptides and probiotics – and all of these might contribute to musculoskeletal health, a study recently published in the Osteoporosis International journal has noted. Results of the 12-year Framingham Offspring Study showed that yogurt intake was associated with […]
How stevia controls blood sugar levels has remained a mystery until now as researchers think they have unravelled the natural, nocalorie sweetener’s action that results in its observed health benefits. Writing in the Nature Communications journal, the research team have identified a protein called TRPM5 that is activated by stevia. This protein plays a role […]
Burgers made from insects may not be to everyone’s fancy, yet a supermarket chain in Switzerland is going to introduce a food range made from insects. The bug burgers are made from mealworm larvae, which are produced to look and taste like beef as much as possible. Insects make healthy foods. Mealworms provide protein, vitamins […]
Protein pacing and calorie restriction can result in significant shortterm fat loss, and compared to a ‘hearthealthy’ low cholesterol diet can significantly improve longer term weight management, a study suggests. Researchers from the US, South Africa and Denmark looked at the effect a combined proteinpacing and calorie restriction (PCR) programme had on 43 healthy but […]
Foods carrying health claims have only slightly better nutrition profiles than products without, according to an Oxford University study. Publishing its findings in Nature the study found foods carrying health claims had, on average, lower levels, per 100 g, of energy (29.3 kcal), protein (1.2g), total sugar (3.1g), saturated fat (2.4g), and sodium (842mg) but […]
