Dark chocolate could be stress buster
Daily consumption of 40 grams of dark chocolate for two weeks can reduce stress and benefit metabolism and microbial activity in the gut, claims scientists based at the Nestle Research Centre.
Archives for November 16, 2009
Nutrition of lunchbox foods attacked
Consumer watchdog Which? is campaigning for strict rules on the sugar, salt and fat content in foods that appear to be healthy, following a study of foods commonly put in kids’ lunchboxes.
Calorie guidance could be too low, says SACN
Scientists advising the UK government have called for an increase in recommended energy requirement levels.
Risk of infant, foetal mortality from Listeria higher than believed
Listeria monocytogenes could present a high risk to unborn babies and infants at significantly lower levels than previously believed, new research has suggested.
Food firms should tap opportunities in developing countries
Investment and business opportunities for global food businesses can hail from developing countries, says the FAO's director general.
Diet rich in sulfur amino acids may aid bowel healing
A higher intake of sulfur-containing amino acids like cysteine following intestinal surgery might aid healthy intestinal recovery, claims a new study.
FDA examines caffeinated alcoholic drinks
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked nearly 30 beverage manufacturers to provide information showing that their caffeinated alcoholic drinks are safe.
IFT reviews food traceability
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has released a report examining food traceability, with the aim of reducing foodborne illness by making it easier to trace food along the entire supply chain.
Prevention is the best medicine for health care reform: Survey
The majority of Americans consider disease prevention the most important element of health care reform, according to a new poll from Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
FDA postpones raw oyster ban
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has back-tracked on its plans to ban the sale of raw oysters from the Gulf of Mexico during warm months amid mounting industry and political pressure.
Fortitech aims to develop Russian fortified foods market
Fortitech Europe said it has teamed up with distributor, KUK, to develop fortification opportunities with food and beverage manufacturers in Russia and Eastern Europe.