Immunity, Immune Health

Discussing the functional foods and beverages, GRAS (generally recognized as safe) ingredients, health claims, current research and case studies related to improving one’s immunity. Food manufacturers are increasingly adding immune supporting ingredients to functional foods and beverages that contribute to increased immune health, including probiotics, antioxidants from fruits and vegetables, superfruits, resveratrol (as found in red wine), fish oil, herbs and essential fatty acids (i.e., omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9).

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
Obesity, Chronic Liver Disease May Be Infectious

Obesity and chronic liver disease may be infectious, triggered by a family of proteins that alter populations of microbes in the stomach, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. ...More
February 2, 2012
Posted in News
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
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
New Test Detects Low Vitamin D Levels

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed new standards and technology to accurately detect vitamin D deficiency in the blood, according to a new study published in the journal Analytical Chemistry. The findings will lead to better ...More
January 30, 2012
Posted in News
Sugar Coating Helps Probiotics Survive

The outer polysaccharide coating surrounding probiotics plays a key role in their survival in the gut. ...More
January 25, 2012
Posted in News
Walnuts Contain Highest Antioxidant Levels Among Nuts

New research published in the journal of Food and Function reveals walnuts have the highest content, quality and potency of antioxidants among other nuts. ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in News, Fiber
Americans Embracing Healthy Foods

Despite the rising obesity crisis, food remains an affordable luxury for Americans. In fact, results of a recent consumer survey reveal 47% of Americans are embracing the healthy food movement and would like to see more healthy items on menus and on grocery shelves. So the ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal
Low GI Diet Reduces Inflammation

Overweight and obese adults who consume a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation associated with chronic disease, according to a new study published in the Journal ...More
January 12, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber, Nutraceuticals