Total polyphenol intake may determine blood pressure benefit of Mediterranean diet: study
Higher intakes of dietary phenolic acids, abundant in the Mediterranean diet, are associated with blood pressure, according to a new study in Nutrients.
Archives for September 27, 2017
When formulating probiotics for children, functional foods might not be the best delivery format, expert argues
As more brands incorporate nutritional ingredients into foods and beverages to meet consumer demand for functional foods, one probiotic expert discourages the practice for brands formulating for children and teenagers.
Should women on a paleo diet be taking iodine supplements?
The paleo diet may increase the risk of iodine deficiency, says a new study that calls for iodine supplementation for people adhering to the growing trend.
Taste, texture, nutrition: Formulating with plant-based proteins
Plant-based proteins are creeping into a dizzying array of foods and beverages, from dairy-free ‘milks,’ ‘cheeses’ and ‘yogurts’ to protein bars, chips, powders and meat analogs. But what are they like to work with? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with...
Demand for reference standards sends signal about industry's commitment to quality, exec says
The growth in demand for reference standards is a sign that the industry is gradually upping its quality game, a ChromaDex executive says.
Kellogg Company names Nature’s Bounty chief as new CEO
Kellogg Company has announced its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Steven Cahillane as its new CEO to replace John Bryant who is retiring.
Green tea power? Lowering caffeine may enhance anti-stress properties
Reducing caffeine in green tea could enhance anti-stress properties and aid sleep as theanine gains more prominence, Japan researchers claim.