Cardiovascular

  • Trans Fat Levels Drop 58% in Americans
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    Nearly a decade after federally mandated labeling of trans fats on food labels, a new study led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals blood levels of trans-fatty acids in Caucasian U.S. adults decreased by 58% from 2000 to 2009. The study, published in ...More
    February 9, 2012
    Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
  • Americans Still Consume Too Much Sodium
    The latest Vital Signs report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate the average American consumes about 3,300 milligrams of sodium per day, not including any salt added at the table, which is more than twice the recommended limit for about half ...More
    February 8, 2012
    Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
  • Pink Lady Apples Have Highest Flavonoid Levels
    Consuming a diet rich in apples, particularly the Pink Lady variety that contains the highest levels of flavonoids among apples, helps promote heart health, according to a study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine Journal. ...More
    February 8, 2012
    Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
  • Scientists Unlock Secret of Resveratrol
    Scientists have discovered how resveratrol, a naturally occurring chemical found in red wine and other plant products, may impart health benefits, a finding that may one day lead to resveratrol-based medicines, according to a study published in the journal Cell. ...More
    February 3, 2012
    Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
  • Study Links Diet Soft Drinks to Heart Attack, Stroke
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    Individuals who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and vascular death, according to a new study published in the Journal of General Medicine. There was no increased risk of vascular events associated with regular soft ...More
    February 2, 2012
    Posted in News
  • Diet Rich in Omega-3s Lowers Arrhythmia Risk
    Older adults who consume a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids found naturally in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts, and fish and fish oil are 30% less likely to develop arrhythmia compared to those who have lower blood levels of omega-3, according to a study ...More
    February 2, 2012
    Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
  • CSPI Attacks Juice Makers
    The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has launched an attack on juice manufacturers, claiming the companies are misleading consumers with ambiguous health and nutrition label claims. ...More
    February 1, 2012
    Posted in News, Fiber
  • Flax Research Database for Human Health and Nutrition
    The Flax Council of Canada and Glanbia Nutritionals unveiled the newly updated Flax Research Database for Human Health and Nutrition, which provides the industry, health professionals and scientific community with the latest information regarding the health benefits of ...More
    February 1, 2012
    Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
  • IFT Submits Comments on Sodium Reduction Initiatives
    The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) offering scientific perspective and practical insights on reducing sodium consumption in the United States. ...More
    February 1, 2012
    Posted in News
  • Health Canada OKs Barley Beta-Glucan Health Claim
    Cargill announced that Health Canada approved the use of Barliv™ barley betafiber (beta-glucan) as a novel dietary fiber in foods and beverages to help lower cholesterol. The approval was received in early January 2012. ...More
    January 31, 2012
    Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber
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