Increased leverage for soft herbal drink
A line of herb enhanced soft drinks will receive wider distribution in Canada with V-Net Beverage, the acquisitive supplier of Rush Cola, signing an agreement with natural foods marketer Tree of Life.
Archives for April 5, 2004
Health claims get stay of execution
The controversial debate over whether a fatty or sugary food can carry a health claim has stalled a Europe-wide regulation for health and nutrition claims and also brought down a proposed law on fortification.
Weight loss supplements largely unconvincing, finds review
Most dietary supplements do not have sufficient evidence to support claims for weight loss, according to two UK experts, who reviewed the evidence for a number of natural products including yerba mate, chromium picolinate, ephedra and garcinia camboga.
Cinnamon boosts brain activity
The commonly used spice cinnamon could see new applications in functional foods as findings from the US suggest that chewing cinnamon-flavoured gum could help the memory, reports Lindsey Partos.
Soy impact on heart health explained
Soy protein appears to lower risk of heart disease by increasing the size of LDL cholesterol particles and reducing dangerous cholesterol, shows a new study that further examines the mechanism behind soy's benefits to heart health.
Soy protein impacts cholesterol make-up, helps heart health
Soy protein appears to lower risk of heart disease by increasing the size of LDL cholesterol particles and reducing dangerous cholesterol, shows a new study that further examines the mechanism behind soy's benefits to heart health.
Higher protein levels for bone health
High protein diets may in fact boost bone health, shows new research, that contradicts fears by nutritionists that increasing protein intake could lead to calcium losses.