Archives for July 1, 2009

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Walnuts can cut cholesterol, say Harvard researchers

By Lindsey Partos

A meta-analysis of walnuts by Harvard scientists has found diets rich in walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol levels, supporting growing evidence to suggest these popular nuts can improve healthy blood lipid ratios.

EU scraps ban on misshaped fruit and veg

By Mike Stones

Less food waste and more choice will result from the EU’s decision to scrap completely its 20-year ban on misshaped fruit and vegetables.

US obesity rates ballooning, says report

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

American obesity rates have increased in 23 states over the past year and decreased in none, according to a new report from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Cerilliant releases new Reb A reference standards

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Cerilliant has introduced two new certified reference standards for assessing the purity of Reb A, the high intensity all-natural sweetener from the leaves of the stevia plant.