No more whining about it, researchers have found more evidence that the red wine compound resveratrol may prolong lifespan and health-span by boosting the activity of mitochondria, the cell’s energy supplier, according to a new study published in the journal Cell ...More
Research shows foods and beverages like cheese, wine, chocolate, beer, frozen yogurt and coffee actually have a number of healthful properties, elevating them to paradoxically healthful status. ...More
Red wine lovers have another reason to toast its benefits. Piceatannol, a compound found in red wine, grapes and other fruits, and similar in structure to resveratrol, blocks the pathways necessary for immature fat cells to mature and grow, according to a new study ...More
Consumption of antioxidant-rich foods typical of a Mediterranean diet, including fruit, vegetables, fish, nuts, low-fat dairy, whole grains and olive oil, has been found to prevent neurodegenerative disease in older adults with cardiovascular disease, according to a study ...More
Five key megatrends will shape the global beverage industry sector in 2012, according to a new Rabobank report that highlights issues making this year both the "best of times" and "worst of times" for industry players. ...More
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
It is a sad day for resveratrol, as a special review board at the University of Connecticut has determined a researcher falsified data in a number of studies on the grape and red wine ingredient. The board found Dipak K. Das, Ph.D., who directed the university's ...More
Healthy premenopausal women who drink red wine in moderation have a reduced risk of breast cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Women’s Health. The findings suggest red wine may provide a natural defense against the leading cancer in U.S. women. ...More
Children’s nutrition and local sourcing are predicted to be the hottest trends showing up on restaurant menus in 2012, according to findings from the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 American Culinary Federation member chefs. ...More
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