Calcium may boost weight loss, but only if you’re deficient
Calcium supplements for obese people with low calcium levels could produce weight loss of up to six kilograms, says a new study from Canada.
Archives for March 16, 2009
EFSA rejects omega-3 antioxidant claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has turned down an article 13.5 health claim linking omega-3 consumption and boosted antioxidant activity in the body.
Danone gives weight to satiety sector
Weight management is a big issue at Danone as Shane Starling found out when he spoke to the French dairy group’s manager of sensory and consumer science, Alexandra Boelrijk, after a recent conference on the subject in Amsterdam.
Lack of vitamin D could lead to fatter teens: Study
Adolescents with high intakes of vitamin D may have lower overall body fat and lower amounts of abdominal fat, says a new study from the Medical College of Georgia, US.
Could sugar shake off its bad boy image?
Sugar could be shedding its bad boy image to take a surprise spot on the public’s list of trusted ingredients, as manufacturers look to appeal to more savvy consumers.