New review breaks down consumer perception of health claims
Health claims appearing on food and beverage products may not influence consumer purchasing behavior as much as price and taste, suggests a new review.
Archives for March 29, 2009
Flaxseed proteins may have blood pressure lowering potential
Proteins from flaxseed may reduce blood pressure and potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, suggests new research from Canada.
Obama’s veg plots point the way to healthy eating and more
“If you don’t plan to plant a garden in Lake Wobegon in the spring, it means you plan to be planted yourself.”
Omega-3 supply debate rages on
The marine versus plant-derived omega-3 debate continues in the wake of recent studies that found in favor of one or the other on environmental or physiological grounds.
Early soy intake may slash breast cancer risk later in life
High intakes of soy during childhood may reduce a woman’s risk of breast cancer later in life by 58 per cent, according to a new study.