Vegetarian diets have been linked with reductions in risk for several chronic diseases, including hypertension, but a new study has claimed that they are also associated with reduced death rates.
June 5, 2013
The study noted that some evidence suggested that vegetarian dietary patterns could be associated with reduced mortality, but the relationship is not well established.
Technomic research shows that group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the foodservice channel continue to grow in size, scope and influence.
June 4, 2013
GPOs have benefited from the profitability challenges facing operators, who express strong satisfaction with the significant cost saving they are able to achieve via GPOs.
Eating probiotic-rich yogurt twice a day for a month could help relieve anxiety and stress by reducing activity in the emotional region of the brain, a small new study suggests.
June 3, 2013
A twice daily yogurt habit was linked with lower levels of activity in areas of the brain responsible for emotion and pain.
A new study has found certain groups are especially at risk when fast food restaurants are located near their schools.
May 31, 2013
Children in low income and urban schools have been found to have higher body mass index (BMI) than those students who attend schools in a more affluent area.