Tomatoes bred to contain extra antioxidant
US scientists have created purple tomatoes that include anthocyanins, the antioxidant pigments in red wine believed to prevent heart disease but not normally found in domestic varieties of the fruit.
Archives for February 20, 2004
New agreement swells Natural profits
Norwegian CLA company Natural has reported its biggest profits since first listing five years ago, thanks to initial payments from a major licensing deal last year, which significantly boosted first half revenue and reduced operating costs.
Red palm oil may be vitamin A supplement in Africa
Red palm oil could be an efficient and cost effective way of increasing vitamin A levels in the regions of Saharan africa, suggests new research.
Soy protein reduces heart disease risk factors in men too
Men at high risk of heart disease could consider adding soy protein to their diets to reduce their chances of developing the disease, the world's biggest killer, report researchers.
Phytosterol supplement reaches GNC shelves
Leading supplement retailer GNC will market a new heart health supplement containing the Cargill phytosterol ingredient CoroWise. The launch marks the expansion of phytosterols into new application areas, following approval from the FDA early last...
Turning the food pyramid on its head
Scientists in Denmark are to investigate whether a radical suggestion from the US about turning the 'food pyramid' on its head - and therefore eating more foods such as rice and bread than is traditionally considered healthy - is likely to lead to an...