Tag: health
Americas: Optimal maternal folate levels may reduce child obesity risk
Proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers, according to a...
Food That Heals
Food That Heals aims to broaden the knowledge of food and healthcare professionals on the healing power of food. We all know some foods...
Americas: Eating more greens found to lower type 2 diabetes risk
Consuming a plant-based diet—especially one rich in high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes is linked with substantially lower...
Americas: Eating more whole grains found to prolong life
Eating more whole grains may reduce the risk of premature death, according to a new meta-analysis by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of...
Europe: DSM releases global omega-3 status map
Adults in most regions of the world have a low to very low status of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)...
World: F&B companies to phase out trans fat
Members of the International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA) have commitment to phase out industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFAs) in their products globally.
They...
Americas: Ganeden to crown next probiotics idea
Ganeden's Innovation Jumpstart program, which encouraged the development of new probiotic food and beverage ideas, has received submissions for three months.
After deliberation, the...
Europe: Sidel receives accreditation for safe practices
For the fifth year in succession, Sidel has been awarded accreditation for its commitment to achieving excellence in the management of health and safety...
Americas: NattoPharma gets patent approval for vitamin K2
NattoPharma ASA has been awarded a patent that claims that MK-7 inhibits or reduces the incidence of age-related hardening of the arteries in individuals...
Europe: Research confirms better sugar for diabetics
The type of sugar used makes a significant difference to the blood glucose management of people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study...