Functional Foods

  • 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
  • Green Tea Boosts Functional Abilities in Elderly
    Older individuals who drink more green tea have less functional disabilities, such as being able to dress or bathe themselves without assistance, compared to those who do not consume green tea, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical ...More
    February 7, 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
  • 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
  • Decaffeinated Coffee Boosts Brain Function in Diabetics
    Consuming decaffeinated coffee may improve brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes that increased the risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience. ...More
    February 1, 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
  • 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
  • Polyphenol-Rich Black Tea Lowers Blood Pressure
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    Individuals who drink three cups of black tea a day experience a 10% reduction the prevalence of high blood pressure and a 7% to 10% decrease in their risk for heart disease, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. ...More
    January 31, 2012
    Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
  • Yerba Mate Tea May Prevent Colon Cancer
    Drinking yerba mate tea may be a natural and inexpensive way to prevent the development of colon cancer, according to a new study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. The findings suggest caffeine derivatives in mate tea not only induce death in ...More
    January 30, 2012
    Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
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