An estimated 20,000 cancers could be prevented if half of all Americans simply increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables by a single serving per day, according to a new peer reviewed study published this week in the journal of Food and Chemical
An estimated 20,000 cancers could be prevented if half of all Americans simply increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables by a single serving per day, according to a new peer reviewed study published this week in the journal of Food and Chemical
One of the secrets to happiness and mental health may be as simple as eating seven portions of fruits and vegetables a day, according to a new study set to be published in the journal Social Indicators Research.
Individuals who consume a diet high in magnesium-rich foods may reduce their risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 11% compared to those with low dietary magnesium intake, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
To cater to the changing dietary needs as one grows older, dieticians generally recommend a low fat, high protein and rich fibre diet for the elderly as the body mass and the metabolic rate in them reduces with age.
According to the “Global Market for EPA/DHA Omega-3 Products" report, North America currently accounts for 43% of these consumer sales, but Asia-Pacific is projected to jump to a close second-place position by 2016.
William Jackson Food Group, owner of the Aunt Bessie Yorkshire pudding brand, has acquired the online organic food delivery business Abel & Cole for an undisclosed sum.
Plant-derived proteins company Roquette says that it has strengthened its position in the development of plant-based proteins by creating a dedicated research programme called Proteov.
Vitamin and nutritional supplement manufacturer NBTY has revealed in a financial guidance statement that it will post sales of over $3 billion for the year ending 30 September.
The union health ministry will amend Item No. 1 of the Schedule K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules (D&C Rules) to control marketing of vitamin preparations as food supplements.
The Food Standards Agency's expert Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes has considered an application from a Canadian company for approval to market a carbohydrate, known as isomalto-oligosaccharide, as a novel food ingredient for use in a rang
As markets for probiotics in Europe and North America come under pressure, a new study from Giract opens the lid on the industry’s prospects for growth in Asia.
Mega-doses of vitamin D once per month did not reduce the number of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), compared to placebo, but would differences have been observed in people with lower levels?
Daily consumption of an apple or apple polyphenols could help to ‘keep the doctor away’ by lowering levels of LDL cholesterol by up to 40%, suggest researchers.
Low levels of vitamin D could be responsible for more severe multiple sclerosis symptoms and an increased risk of death in the elderly, according to the findings of two new studies.
