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Adults need to double their current consumption of fruits, vegetables intake: Nutrilite study

Adults need to double their current consumption of fruits, vegetables intake: Nutrilite study

New research published in the September issue of the British Journal of Nutrition and featured in the just released Global Phytonutrient Report highlights a significant shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption in people’s diets around

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Chandramouli Venkatesan to take the role of MD of Mondelez India from Jan 2015

Chandramouli Venkatesan to take the role of MD of Mondelez India from Jan 2015

Mondelez International has announced that it will adopt a new globally consistent operating model across all regions of its business, including Asia Pacific. The model is based on a regional, category-led approach and focuses on

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Eating out may lead to higher calorie consumption

Eating out may lead to higher calorie consumption

A study published in Public Health Nutrition shows that people who eat out may consume an average of about 200 calories more a day than when they cook at home.The researchers examined the responses of

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Purdue creates soybean research center

Purdue creates soybean research center

Purdue University, Indiana is establishing a center that will combine the broad-based expertise of dozens of faculty and staff members coordinating research and education to advance the production and use of soybeans. The Purdue University

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Olive oil best for intestinal absorption of lutein, coconut oil next in line

Olive oil best for intestinal absorption of lutein, coconut oil next in line

A group of Indian researchers have studied the influence of dietary lipids on the bioavailability and antioxidant property of carotenoids in lutein deficient mice. Lutein is known to play a role in keeping the eyes

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Curcumin may protect against oxidative stress in muscles

Curcumin may protect against oxidative stress in muscles

A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition shows that curcumin may help decrease muscle soreness from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with continuous exercise. In this randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded

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Organic food may contain more antioxidants than conventional food

Organic food may contain more antioxidants than conventional food

A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that organic foods and crops may have more antioxidants and fewer, less frequent pesticide residues than their conventional counterparts. The study looked at 343 peer-reviewed

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Gluten-free labeling rule goes into effect

Gluten-free labeling rule goes into effect

As of August 5, 2014 all foods labeled gluten-free must meet all requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) gluten-free labeling final rule published in August 2013. The requirements apply to packaged foods

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Contribution of fast food to children’s diets

Contribution of fast food to children’s diets

A study published in PLOS ONE shows that 14% of children’s’ calories come from fast food. The study also examines what types of fast food children consume. The researchers used the first 24-hr recall for

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IDMA delegation meets Public Health Minister to bring in harmony

IDMA delegation meets Public Health Minister to bring in harmony

A delegation of the Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA), comprising of its members representing small and medium enterprises-manufacturers called on Union Public Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, on August 7 to express their grievances about