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Study lays focus on low nutritional quality in many vegetarian meat substitutes

Study lays focus on low nutritional quality in many vegetarian meat substitutes

Nutritional limitations of switching from animal protein to plant-based protein The availability of foods based on plant proteins to substitute for meat has increased dramatically as more people choose a plant-based diet. At the same

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Green tea extract may harm liver in people with certain genetic variations: Study

Green tea extract may harm liver in people with certain genetic variations: Study

A new analysis showed early signs of liver damage from high-dose green tea extract predicted by genetic variations Long-term use of high-dose green tea extract may provide some protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and

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Scientists design low cost powerless system to heat food in remote areas

Scientists design low cost powerless system to heat food in remote areas

Lack of heating sources at remote places with no access or uncertain access to power sources is an inconvenience faced by many, especially in remote areas like the North East A new low-cost heating system

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Scientists identify link between higher vitamin K intake and lower bone fracture risk late in life

Scientists identify link between higher vitamin K intake and lower bone fracture risk late in life

Vitamin K1 can help reduce the risk of fractures in older populations Breaking bones can be life-changing events, especially as we age, when hip fractures can become particularly damaging and result in disability, compromised independence

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Scientists develop new healthy vegetable snack

Scientists develop new healthy vegetable snack

For supporting sustainability in the agri-food sector    A new healthy vegetable snack, drawing on innovation from Australia’s national science agency Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) together with startup Nutri V, will see

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Study finds link between almond consumption & weight loss

Study finds link between almond consumption & weight loss

Almonds might assist with weight management in the long term Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds could keep extra kilos at bay, according to new research from

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Scientists add ‘invisible fibre’ to foods for healthier diet

Scientists add ‘invisible fibre’ to foods for healthier diet

Converting native starches to dietary fibre that can be added to food to make it healthier Researchers at RMIT University, Australia have worked with Microtec Engineering Group, a technology-based engineering company that supplies starch processing equipment,

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Dietary change could be key to enhancing colon cancer treatment

Dietary change could be key to enhancing colon cancer treatment

Laboratory research finds a low-protein diet can enhance standard treatment for colon cancer Cancer cells need nutrients to survive and grow. One of the most important nutrient sensing molecules in a cell is called mTORC1.

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Excess of salty food contributes to increased stress levels: Study

Excess of salty food contributes to increased stress levels: Study

A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new study shows Scientists from the University of Edinburgh in the UK have found in studies of mice that a high-salt

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Honey improves key measures of cardio-metabolic health: Study

Honey improves key measures of cardio-metabolic health: Study

Raw honey drove many of the beneficial effects in the studies, as did honey from monofloral sources Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that honey improves key measures of cardio-metabolic health, including blood