A new, butterlike extract from rice bran oil -- used as a partial butter replacement in a standard recipe for white bread -- does not detract from bread taste or texture.
April 9, 2014
Testers report the rice bran oil does not detract from bread taste or texture.
Researchers say low-fat, creamy desserts and sauces could be made as tasty and visually appealing as their full-fat counterparts simply by adjusting the calcium and acidity levels.
March 24, 2014
The researchers said that the method enabled them to successfully reduce the fat content in a model white sauce from 10% to 2% without compromising on the taste and texture of the product.
Eating food high in fish oils such as omega-3 does not reduce the risk of heart disease, a study contends.
March 21, 2014
The analysis of 72 previous studies showed insufficient support for nutritional recommendations that advocate high consumption of polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 and omega-6.
A study shows that the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are as effective in lowering blood pressure as some of the commonly recommended lifestyle changes.
March 12, 2014
Approximately 60% of the U.S. adult population suffers from elevated blood pressure.