Functional Healthy Foods

Protein Combo Fuels Sports Performance
03/18/2010 - A published review by Solae’s global director of sports nutrition concluded consuming a blend of protein sources, including soy, whey and casein, provides nutritional and functional advantages in sports nutrition compared to using a single protein source. ...

Ocean Spray Expands to Thailand
03/18/2010 - Ocean Spray Ingredient Technology Group (ITG) extended its partnership with Spectrum Ingredients to develop the market for cranberry ingredients in Thailand. ...

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Unveiled
03/18/2010 - U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln unveiled the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which provides $4.5 billion in new child nutrition program funding over ten years. ...

Book Sheds Light on Organic Farming, Foods
03/17/2010 - Rodale, Inc. announced the release of “Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe,” a new book that examines why chemical-free farming holds the key to better health for people and for the planet. ...

Cloves Ranked Best Antioxidant Spice
03/17/2010 - Researchers from the Miguel Hernández University identified cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) as the best antioxidant spice because they contain high levels of phenolic compounds in addition to other properties. ...

Stevia for Heart Health, Diabetes
03/17/2010 - A recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity found stevioside treatment was associated with improved insulin signaling and antioxidant defense in both the adipose tissue and the vascular wall, leading to inhibition of atherosclerotic plaque development and inducing plaque stabilization.    ...

Blood Orange Reduces Fat Accumulation
03/17/2010 - Italian researchers found Moro, a blood orange juice, exhibited an anti-obesity effect on fat accumulation, possibly via its anthocyanin content. ...

Global Opportunities for Functional Drinks
03/16/2010 - Over the past few years, functional drinks has experienced the most dynamic growth out of all the soft drinks categories. Euromonitor International's recently released "Global Functional Drinks Opportunities" report identifies markets and brands for functional drinks that offer the greatest growth opportunities and examines ways to accelerate trends where functional drinks are growing the fastest. ...

The Organic Center’s 2010 Predictions
03/16/2010 - The Organic Center, a leading research institute focused on the science of organic food and farming, revealed today its seven predictions for 2010 regarding food safety, agriculture and nutrition ...