Danone to launch Senjà soy yoghurts
Danone will launch its newly developed, 100 per cent soy dairy brand 'Senjà' in France this February, giving new recognition to dairy alternatives.
Archives for January 16, 2006
More support for cancer protection from turmeric
Turmeric, a spice common to curries, prevented the spread of prostate cancer in mice, according to a new study from Rutgers University.
Modern food production and poor nutrition 'cause depression', report
Two charities have issued a stark warning that unless there is a major overhaul of UK food and farming policies, there will not be enough healthy and nutritious food to eat in the future.
Glucose linked to better memory, small study
Sugary drinks may have been vilified by health and nutrition campaigners, but a new study suggests that supplementary glucose can boost the memory.
High soy isoflavones intake might protect against breast cancer
Isoflavones from soy do not increase markers for breast cancer in postmenopausal women and could protect against the disease, suggests a new animal study.
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