Vitamin C-rich foods may boost artery health
Increased intake of vitamin C-rich foods may reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries, and ultimately protect against heart disease, says a new study from Norway.
Archives for February 17, 2009
‘Whole grains’ popular kids’ health claim, says Mintel
Whole grains and fiber maintain a strong appeal for health-positioned food products marketed for children, according to new figures from Mintel.
Study hints at green-lipped mussel’s ‘original’ omega-3 action
Extracts from the New Zealand green lipped mussel may exert anti-inflammatory effects at a protein level, according to new results.
Consumers going off probiotic cheese
Probiotics have had a rapid rise to public prominence in North America since Danone launched probiotic drinkable and spoonable yogurts on the US market in 2005, but probiotic cheeses have won little favor, according to Euromonitor research.
Cyanotech increases productivity, boosts profit
Cyanotech, which produces nutritional ingredients from microalgae, has said its focus on increased productivity and cost containment has helped reverse its loss from last year’s third quarter.