Inside BENEO’s new pulse plant: pioneering sustainable protein from faba beans
A team of US Department of Agriculture scientists have analysed the key nutrients in 25 different varieties of vegetable microgreens. The study results could be used to estimate levels of vitamins and nutrients in microgreens.“Microgreens”
Singapore Government’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has announced a $20 million joint-venture with National University Health Systems (NUHS) to conduct nutritional studies and research in areas such as nutrition in women, children
A study published in Nutrition Journal shows that adding one-half of a fresh avocado to lunch may help increase satiety the rest of the day. The study compared the effects of incorporating fresh avocado into
Endothelial dysfunction is one of the early prognostic markers of atherosclerosis, and may eventually result in cardiovascular disease. It has been reported that endothelial dysfunction occurs in patients with diabetes much earlier than the clinical
Consumers can’t tell the difference between regular bread and bread with 10% less salt, according to taste tests by Oregon State University (OSU).Researchers at OSU’s Food Innovation Center in Portland asked nearly 200 people to
Developing asthma is related to the amount of fruit and vegetables consumed. Gut bacteria ferment the dietary fibres contained in them and fatty acids enter the blood as a result, influencing the immune response in
Polyphenols found in tea manifest anti-cancer effects but their use is limited by poor bioavailability and disagreeable taste. A study published in the Journal of Dairy Science shows that when epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major
A new major study showed that people who ate a handful of peanuts daily increased longevity. Results were strongest when peanuts were eaten daily, reducing death from multiple causes by up to 20%, but benefits
A comprehensive review of the evidence suggests that low vitamin D levels are not a cause but a consequence of ill health, casting strong doubt on the value of vitamin D supplements to protect against
A clinical study on a patented Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) commonly known as amla, extract has showed that Indian gooseberry caused a significant decrease in platelet aggregation - a reason causing blood clots in arteries.