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Soy

Soy Protein on Colon Cancer

Scientists have evidence that lifelong exposure to genistein, a bioactive component in soy foods, protects against colon cancer.
August 6, 2013
Chronic exposure to genistein, a soy isoflavone, reduced the number of pre-cancerous lesions in the colons of laboratory rats exposed to a carcinogen by 40%.
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Crispy Green Names National Sales Director

Crispy Green announced Mark McHale has joined the company as its new national sales director.
August 6, 2013
McHale is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategic sales plan, managing and directing its sales efforts, and building Crispy Green’s sales infrastructure throughout the country.
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Obesity

Healthy Foods and Overall Consumption

Greater exposure to healthy foods help dieters reduce their food intake.
July 31, 2013
The findings revealed that women who were dieting to lose weight ate 60% less of the chocolate after smelling fresh oranges compared to smelling chocolate.
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Abstracts

Non-GMO, Organic Beans

SK Food International offers organic, non-GMO azuki beans and black soybeans.
July 29, 2013
SK Food International is pleased to offer non-GMO and certified-organic azuki beans and black soybeans.
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Rice
Abstracts

Industrial Rice

Riviana Foods consistently delivers uniform industrial rice products for cooking ease and superior-quality flavor, aroma, color and texture.
July 29, 2013
Considering a new entrée or prepared side dish?
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Organic Vegetables

Extra Assistance to Improve Food Quality

Getting even a bit of extra money for buying more fruits and vegetables can help the poor improve their shopping habits and eat healthier foods.
July 25, 2013
People on food stamps who received such incentives ate 25% more produce than who did not.
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IFT Launches Traceability Initiative

Product tracing has emerged as a critical tool for increasing the transparency of the attributes and origin of food products -- from farm to processing to retail and foodservice.
July 18, 2013
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) board of directors has approved the launch of a new food traceability center designed to protect and improve the global food supply.
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cranberries

UTIs and Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice has the potential to fight urinary tract infections, says a study.
July 12, 2013
While it is not recommended to self-treat urinary infections, it is clear that cranberry juice may help in no small measure.
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Pomegranate fruit

EU: Prunes Benefit Digestive Health

Eating prunes is officially beneficial for digestive health confirms the EU Commission.
June 28, 2013
Prunes are now the only natural, whole and dried fruit to achieve an authorized health claim in the EU.
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