Tag: wellness
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...
Asia Pacific: Asians are keen on healthy eating, survey
Consumers in Asia are far more likely to be interested in healthy eating than those in the western world, according to a survey of...
Americas: Nutrition found better as a medical treatment
HIV-positive people who received healthy food and snacks for six months were more likely to adhere to their medication regimens, and they, as well...
Europe: Arla Foods Ingredients launch whey hydrolysates
Arla Foods Ingredients has unveiled a new generation of whey hydrolysates that are set to take these ‘gold standard’ proteins into the mainstream sports...
Americas: More consumers are skeptical of food brands, analyst
A report by Mintel has found that 42% of Americans consider their diet to be healthy, as 23% agree that the US Dietary Guidelines...
Americas: Report finds overweight widespread among children, women
Obesity and overweight are on the rise throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, and are particularly prevalent among women and children, according to a...
Americas: Foodservice menu for children remain unhealthy, researchers find
US chain restaurants participating in a National Restaurant Association initiative to improve the nutritional quality of their children’s menus have made no significant changes...
Americas: Government-support salt reduction drives are effective, finds report
A new global study projects that a government-supported policy to reduce salt consumption would be highly cost-effective across the world.
Based on costs and...