Archives for October 7, 2004

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Yoghurts lead innovation in functional foods

Probiotic drinking yoghurt has been the fastest growing dairy product in the last five years, thanks to its health benefits and convenient format that even allows it to cross sector boundaries to compete with soft drinks.

Unsaturated fats may reduce risk of gallstone disease

A diet rich in polyunsaturated and monosaturated fats, such as those typically found in the Mediterranean diet, may not only protect heart health but could also reduce the risk of gallstones, according to a study out this week.