Upanishads, the ancient database of knowledge in the Indian subcontinent, says that food is the source of life. It further adds that not only life, but also nourishment of mind depends on nutrition. Ayurveda, the
The Indian nutraceutical industry is currently in its initial stages of growth and is still undergoing definition, both at the industry and regulator level. Market trends have shown a steady double digit growth rate for
Decrease in caloric intake is required for weight management, but recently researchers have turned their attention to the unique role that protein consumption can play in weight control and weight loss efforts. During weight loss,
Herbal medicines are often perceived by the general public as a ‘soft’ alternative to Western medicine, but the use of these substances can be risky since they can induce nocebo effect. In 1961 Walter Kennedy
With the advent of modern probes, analytic However where there is a generation to generation gap Call methods and purely borderless science of people in understanding new foods and new concepts of both food and
While the trend is undeniable and with many manufacturers already onboard, some are starting to see it as a chance to innovate rather than an additional, often costly, constraint. Capitalizing on Naturex’s extensive botanical expertise,
Chia, Orlando, FL, has added its first snack products to its growing line of chia-based foods. Chia Bites is a new snack with a chewy crunch, available in two flavors Cherry Chunk and Chocolate Chunk.Each
Healthy Food Ingredients (HFI) announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase Heartland Flax, a leading manufacturer of flax and flax oil. HFI plans to close the transaction this fall, adding to its current
A study published in Circulation shows that eating more whole grains may reduce the risk of premature death. The researchers reviewed the findings of 12 published studies as well as data from the National Health and Nutrition
General Mills has announced a strategic sourcing partnership with organic Valley, the largest organic cooperative in the U.S, to help about 20 dairy farms add around 3,000 acres to organic dairy production over the next