Multi-strain probiotic could aid gut health – even if you’re healthy
A daily dose of multispecies probiotic could help improve intestinal health even in healthy people, according to new observational data.
Archives for December 19, 2016
Underwater shockwaves improve antioxidant levels in yuzu juice: study
Underwater shockwave pre-treatment improves the antioxidant functionality of yuzu fruit juice, confirming its potential for use in a wide-range of food applications and leading to the possible establishment “of a new field of industrial technology,” a...
Stop CETA: Trans-continental coalition fights trade agreement
A coalition of over 450 civil society groups from Europe and Canada has signed an open letter pleading legislators to vote against the deal, fearing it will erode public power over the dietary and environmental impact of the food industry.
How the fall of the Soviet Union changed the face of Antarctica's krill fishing
Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth. But while it may be isolated, it is far from insulated and use of its resources like krill has mirrored global political flares from the fall of the Soviet Union to the rise of Chinese state-backed industry.
Review supports metabolic benefits of EGCG from green tea
Supplements containing epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) from green tea may increase energy expenditure and impact metabolic rates, and help with weight management, says a new meta-analysis.