Tag: IFR
Americas: Salmonella ‘microevolves’, find researchers
Research led by Dr Rob Kingsley from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) has shown how Salmonella rapidly 'microevolves' during an epidemic.
It highlights how...
Europe: People need to consume for selenium to boost immunity, say...
A more thorough evaluation of selenium supplementation is needed, to better understand its benefits to our immune system, and the risks, according to a...
Europe: Research quantifies Clostridium botulinum spores in raw food materials
A study from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) has provided new evidence on the background levels of spores of Clostridium botulinum in raw...
Europe: Broccoli specie found to lower bad cholesterol
A variety of broccoli has been bred to contain higher levels of a compound called glucoraphanin.
This broccoli, called Beneforté, is now being grown commercially in...
Europe: Understand context on food classifications, says IFR
The International Agency for Research on Cancer's (IACR) announcement that processed meat is a cause of cancer, and that red meat is a probable...
Europe: Eat less sugar, more fiber, says committee
In order to maintain better health, most people should reduce the amount of sugar in their diet, and increase the amount of fiber, according...
Americas: Broccoli variety found to lower LDL cholesterol levels, say scientists
Including a new broccoli variety in the diet reduces blood low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol levels by around 6%, according to the results of human trials...
Americas: Compounds in fresh produce found to lower disease risks, finds...
Scientists from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) have found evidence for a mechanism by which certain food compounds could help protect our health.
Dietary...
Europe: Green tea, apples found to prevent damage in blood vessels,...
Scientists from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) have found evidence for a mechanism by which certain food compounds could help protect our health.
Dietary...
Europe: UK consumers experience diet-linked poor health, finds committee
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Commons Select Committee has recently published its report into Food security, focused on demand, consumption and waste.
The report...