Health & Wellness
Americas: Eating whole grains improves gut microbiota, research finds
In a clinical trial, adults who consumed a diet rich in whole grains rather than refined grains had modest improvements in healthy gut microbiota...
Americas: More Millennials have snacks as meals, report
Most American Millennial snackers eat a snack in place of a standard meal at least once a week, a new survey reveals.
Researchers in the...
Asia Pacific: Fermented foods offer opportunities, says analyst
When PepsiCo bought small fermented drinks maker KeVita in late 2016, it signaled that fermented foods have reached a tipping point.
“Social media is buzzing...
Europe: Cornelius highlights alternatives for eggs amidst price hikes
European company Cornelius Group is urging food manufacturers not to panic over the continuing increase in egg prices and fall in supplies.
Wholesale prices of...
Europe: Vegetable curcumin gummies exhibit in Vitafoods
Israeli company Anlit launches vegetarian curcumin gummies as curcumin supplement alternatives.
Part of the Maabarot Products Ltd., Anlit will present this supplement and other...
Europe: Verifying health claims, Tüv Süd
Pineapple stimulates circulation in the legs.
Green tea helps the body to burn fat.
Vitamins added to pumpkin-seed oil encourage hair growth.
Before the Health...
Americas: Protein alternatives needed as more go meat-free
While not fully committing to a meat-free lifestyle, ‘Meatless Mondays’ seem to be catching on among Americans as a way to cut back, says...
Americas: Whole grains found to increase metabolism, calorie loss
A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and...
Americas: Prunes are found to be healthy for bones
More researchers are interested in the potential of prunes to restore bone and prevent bone loss in animal models of osteoporosis, states the International...
Americas: Sugar concerns in larger sized coffee drinks
Starbucks recently announced in the US the 31-ounce drink Trenta, which joins the ranks of other energy drinks that can pack plenty of caffeine...