Godrej’s Food and Microbiology lab drives consumer-centric innovation
The Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, a frontier plant research laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has published whole genome sequence of Ocimum sanctum, the wonder plant ‘Holy basil’
A study published in NeuroRegulation shows that dark chocolate may improve attention. The study, sponsored by The Hershey Co., is the first to examine the acute effects of chocolate on attentional characteristics of the brain
A new University of Florida study published online April 11 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition shows increased immunity in people who ate a cooked shiitake mushroom every day for four weeks.The
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that having low self-esteem related to one’s weight and keeping food visibly available around the house outside of the kitchen may be predictors of obesity.The
According to new analysis of data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that evaluated eating patterns of 3,647 children ages 4-13 years, skipping lunch is a common practice among children and
A study of peanut consumption showed that including them as a part of a high fat meal improved the post-meal triglyceride response and preserved endothelial function.“Peanuts are a healthy snack when eaten as part of
Something as easy as adding more spinach, kale, collards and mustard greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline, according to new research. The study also examined the nutrients responsible for the effect, linking
Scientists have recently discovered a link between inflammation and depression, which affects approximately 148 million people in the United States. A new study finds that resveratrol — a natural anti-inflammatory agent found in the skin
Treatment options for some of the most common food-borne infections are decreasing, as types of bacteria (called ‘isolates’) continue to show resistance to antimicrobial drugs. For example, multi-drug resistant isolates of Salmonella continue to spread
BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, announced the results of its latest research, which demonstrates consumer perception of fiber, its natural functionality and health benefits. The research produced by Health Focus International quantified insights