Articles Tagged with ''cholesterol''

Study Finds Eating Pecans May Blunt Negative Effects of Meals High in 'Bad' Fats

Findings show notable reductions in cholesterol levels with pecan consumption, as well as lower post-meal triglycerides

October 29, 2024

The study, conducted at the University of Georgia, compared the cumulative impact of daily pecan eating versus not eating pecans on changes in fasting cholesterol levels and responses to a meal higher in saturated fat (meeting 35% of total daily calories). Findings show notable reductions in cholesterol levels with pecan consumption, as well as lower post-meal triglycerides.

BENEO: Functional Fiber

BENEO’s new barley beta-glucans help heart health, blood sugar management

July 11, 2023

During this year’s IFT Food Expo in Chicago from July 17-19, BENEO will launch a barley beta-glucans product that offers unique health benefits including positive impacts on heart health and blood sugar management.

Cymbiotika Red Yeast Rice

Natural alternative to statin therapy available with micelle technology for maximum absorption

February 24, 2021

Cymbiotika, a nutritional supplement brand known for creating pure, clinically backed supplements, launched Red Yeast Rice. In the United states, Red Yeast Rice has been used as a natural alternative to statin therapy in treating people with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia by significantly lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, as well as total cholesterol.

Processors Get Creative to Add More Fiber

Fiber benefits are associated with gastrointestinal health as well as reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, high cholesterol, obesity, type 2 diabetes and even some cancers

Lu Ann Williams

November 18, 2020

Consumers increasingly understand and recognize the benefits of fiber and it’s influencing their “better-for-you” food and beverage selections.

Lycored: Cardiovascular Calm

Lycored research shows “cardiovascular calm” messaging has consumer appeal

May 7, 2020

The idea of “calm” resonates with consumers of products for cardiovascular wellness, research has shown. Lycored surveyed 505 men and women in the US and the UK All were over the age of 50, the age group most likely to purchase supplements for cardiovascular wellness.

Flatbread Egg Sandwich

Vitalicious’ new VitaEgg Flatbread Sandwich contains all the powerhouse nutrients of whole egg—without the cholesterol.

July 30, 2014

Vitalicious Inc., New York, N.Y., says its new VitaEgg Flatbread Sandwich contains all the powerhouse nutrients of whole egg—without the cholesterol.

Lower Cholesterol with Tea?

Earl Grey tea can lower cholesterol and reduce the chances of heart disease.

April 1, 2014

The reason is the extract of bergamot present in the beverage, which has been found to contain enzymes that can treat heart disease as effectively as statins.

Strawberries on Cholesterol

A team of volunteers ate half a kilo of strawberries a day for a month to see whether it altered their blood parameters.

March 5, 2014

At the end of this unusual treatment, their levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides reduced significantly.

Health Canada Approves Flaxseed Claim

Health Canada accepted a health claim linking ground whole flaxseed to cholesterol lowering.

February 12, 2014

The daily consumption of five tablespoons (40g) of ground flaxseed will help to reduce cholesterol levels.

Drawbacks to Skipping Breakfast

Skipping breakfast can increase the risk of a heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease by as much as 27%.

July 23, 2013

While the benefits of having a regular breakfast for daily energy levels and weight control are well known, researchers at Harvard University found that it was also crucial for good heart health.

Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging often comes with new challenges. This webinar will explore how an ovenable, fiber-based packaging solution can deliver the benefits of plastic with 90% less plastic usage.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers.