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Laser Etching Safe Alternative For Labeling Grapefruit
Laser labeling of fruit and
vegetables is used to "etch"
information on produce,
thereby eliminating the need
for common sticker-type
labels. The technology has
... > full story
Inexpensive 'Dipstick' Test For Pesticides In Foods
Scientists in Canada are
reporting the development of
a fast, inexpensive
"dipstick" test to identify
small amounts of pesticides
that may exist in foods and
... > full story
Eating Right -- Not Supplements -- Is Best At Keeping Your Good Bacteria Healthy, Dietitian Says
Healthy eating, not
supplements, is the best way
to keep the good bacteria in
your gut healthy, says a
dietitian and researcher. ... > full story
Phytochemicals In Plant-based Foods Could Help Battle Obesity, Disease
The cheeseburger and French
fries might look tempting,
but eating a serving of
broccoli or leafy greens
first could help people
... > full story
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Reducing Consumption of Glycotoxins From Heat-processing Of Foods Reduces Risk Of Chronic Disease
November 4, 2009 — Researchers report that cutting back on the consumption of processed and fried foods, which are high in toxins called Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs), can reduce inflammation and actually help ... > full story -
Breeding Better Broccoli: Research Points To Pumped Up Lutein Levels In Broccoli
November 4, 2009 — Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in the human diet and are considered to be valuable antioxidants capable of protecting humans from chronic diseases including macular ... > full story -
Fish Oil May Protect Against Stroke From Ruptured Carotid Artery Plaques
November 1, 2009 — Unstable carotid artery plaques -- those in danger of rupturing and leading to a stroke -- contain more inflammation and significantly less omega-3 fatty acids than asymptomatic plaques, according to ... > full story -
Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune Systems
October 28, 2009 — Insoluble dietary fiber, or roughage, not only keeps you regular, say scientists, it also plays a vital role in the immune system, keeping certain diseases at ... > full story -
Northern Brown Bears Discovered Feeding On Whitefish Runs
October 27, 2009 — It is well documented that brown (grizzly) bears prey on major runs of salmon, charr and trout. In 2007, researchers were surprised to spot a brown bear caching whitefish near a stream in the ... > full story -
New Method To Help Keep Fruit, Vegetables And Flowers Fresh
October 20, 2009 — A professor has developed an innovative new way to keep produce and flowers fresh for longer periods of time. The microbiologist's method uses a naturally occurring microorganism -- no larger than ... > full story -
Happy Flies Look For A Place Like Home
October 20, 2009 — A happy youth can influence where a fruit fly chooses to live as an adult, according to new research. The study provides new insight into how animals choose places to live and raise their ... > full story -
Culprit Compounds That Block Beans' Healthful Iron Probed
October 19, 2009 — Familiar beans like reds, whites and pintos are rich in iron, a nutrient essential for our health. But not all of the little legumes' treasure trove of iron is bioaccessible --- that is, available ... > full story -
Seaweed 'Super-Food' Flavoring Ingredients In Development By Irish Company
October 14, 2009 — A range of natural flavorsome food products that rely neither on added salt or monosodium glutamate may soon be available thanks to a Cork-based company exploring the food potential of a major Irish ... > full story -
Comfort Food: Chocolate, Water Reduce Pain Response To Heat
October 14, 2009 — People often eat food to feel better, but researchers have found that eating chocolate or drinking water can blunt pain, reducing a rat's response to a hot stimulus. This natural form of pain relief ... > full story
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