Grapes may protect against salt-induced hypertension: study
A diet rich in phytochemicals from grapes may reduce the blood pressure increases associated with high salt intake, according to a new animal study.
Archives for October 29, 2008
Could heart-healthy pistachios be the new pomegranate?
Pistachio growers in the US are hoping that as another study emerges highlighting the health benefits of pistachios, the nuts may gain the kind of consumer recognition pomegranates have achieved in recent years.
Whey protein and building muscle: the sum greater than the parts?
A supplement containing whey protein can boost the building of muscle in the elderly, with the effects beyond that of just the amino acid content, says a new study.
Kellogg’s ups ante on cholesterol campaign
Kellogg ’s in the UK has joined with one of the country’s leading heart health charities to launch a series of initiatives aimed at lowering cholesterol and reducing the incidence of cardio vascular disease (CVD).
EFSA opinion prompts Finland to reassess Valio health claim
The Finnish Food Safety Authority (Evira) will investigate an “arterial elasticity” health claim being made by Finnish dairy, Valio, about a peptide- and plant sterol-bearing dairy/juice drink after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) turned down a...
Exploring the sweet future for stevia
As regulatory approval for stevia and its extracts gathers pace in the US, Mark Blumenthal from the American Botanical Council gives his thoughts and inside knowledge on his nominee for ‘herb of the year’.