Weekly Comment
Some home-eating truths
As food manufacturers inch closer to the holy grail of low-calorie, trans-fat free flavor-fantastic products one has to ask how we veered so far from the common sense of fresh home-cooked meals.
Archives for August 27, 2006
Do antioxidants make tea healthier than water?
The antioxidant content of tea could mean that drinking three or more cups a day could reduce the risk of a wide range of health problems, ranging from cancer to heart disease, and may even be healthier than water, says a review from Britain.
Antioxidant-rich cider under the microscope
British researchers are starting a small trial to investigate if the antioxidant benefits of apples are passed on to cider drinkers, and could possibly lead to "functional" ciders.
More milk, cheese varieties needed to combat kid calcium deficiency
Children are not getting enough calcium in their diets, according to US dieticians, who recommend that more milk, cheese and yogurt products targeting kids would be one way to address the deficiency.
Pomegranate juice shows possible diabetes benefits
A new Israeli study suggests that pomegranate juice could offer health benefits for diabetics, despite the juice containing significant sugar concentrations.
Wassen's acquisition of Efamol expands omega-3 presence
Leatherhead-based British supplement manufactuer, Wassen International, is reported to have acquired Yorkshire-based omega-3 company Efamol, in a move that will boost Wassen's presence in the UK's omega-3 market.