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Americas: Researchers see more nutritional benefits in organic milk

A team led by a Washington State University (WSU) researcher has found that organic milk contains significantly higher concentrations of heart-healthy fatty acids compared...

Americas: Canola oil may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, finds study

New research from the University of Toronto suggests canola should be one of the oils of choice for people with Type 2 diabetes. Dr. David...

World: Olive oil found to withstand frying heat, find researchers

Frying is one of the world’s most popular ways to prepare food such as fried chicken and french fries, as well as candy bars...

World: Reduce sugar intake for health, WHO urges adults, children

A new World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their...

Americas: Teens report positive effects on appetite after eating soy-protein snacks, find researchers

Although eating high-protein, afternoon snacks can aid appetite control in adults, little information exists to guide parents on what types of snacks might benefit...

Americas: Study finds children who drink less sugar-sweetened beverages have favorable HDL-C levels

Researchers found there was an inverse association between sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intake changes and HDL-cholesterol increases (HDL-C is the 'good cholesterol'). The study’s results also...

Americas: Study finds zinc supplement boosts immunity in the elderly

The immune system weakens as the body ages, making older adults more susceptible to infections. Low levels of zinc impair immunity, particularly in older...

Americas: Seafood intake slows cognitive decline

Eating a meal of seafood or other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week may protect against age-related memory loss and...

Europe: Seaweed is a promising salt substitute, find researchers

Brown algae could be used as a salt substitute and help to reduce the salt content of industrially processed foods, according to Fraunhofer IVV...

Asia Pacific: Liner bags found to reduce food waste during shipping

A European retail chain conducted a trial with Indian company Uflex's Flexfresh liner bags by shipping blueberries from South America to Europe. After a...