Nuts and Seeds

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
Magnesium-Rich Diet Lowers Stroke Risk

Consuming a diet high in magnesium-rich foods, such as green leafy vegetables, beans and seeds, may reduce the risk of ischemic stroke by 8%, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. ...More
January 17, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Omega-3s Cut Diabetes, Heart Disease Risk

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids improves carbohydrate and fat metabolism, which can help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease, especially as people age, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism. ...More
November 3, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Study Obscures Benefits of Omega-3s on Heart Health

Results of a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition cast a cloud over the theory that consuming a diet rich in foods that contain fatty acids benefit heart health. ...More
September 13, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Q&A With Nutritionist Joy Bauer

Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares her thoughts on processed foods, sweeteners, nutrition labels and more. ...More
September 13, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal
Slide Show: Controlling Food Allergens

Developing an allergen control program for a manufacturing facility is critical to comply with federal regulations, and to ensure consumers are provided safe food products. ...More
September 6, 2011
Posted in Galleries
The ABCs of School Nutrition

The start of the school year has officially arrived, which of course leads to a host of questions as to what constitutes a healthy school meal. When I skipped off to school (back when Moses was a teenager), lunches were no big thing. You either brown bagged it from home or ...More
August 31, 2011
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber
Omega-3s Reduce Brain Damage After Stroke

Consuming a daily diet rich in foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce the severity of brain damage by 25% after a stroke, according to a new study published in the journal Stroke. ...More
August 25, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Plant-Based Ice Cream for Lactose-Intolerant

German food scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging have developed a new type of plant-based ice cream containing proteins from the seeds of blue sweet lupin. The new ice cream is completely free of lactose, gluten, cholesterol and ...More
August 24, 2011
Posted in News
Sunbutter Places Third in Mintel Taste Test

SunButter garnered third place in Mintel’s IFT 2011 taste test under the flavor and ingredient predictions for 2011 category. ...More
August 9, 2011
Posted in News